2011年5月24日星期二

The 19th Times Champions

What a week for Manchester United fans as the Red Devils has lifted the English Premier League title for a record 19th times and overtook the previous 18th times record that held by Liverpool. The trophy presentation was held in Old Trafford after a 4-2 win over league strugglers Blackpool, the result has send Blackpool down to 19th place that will be relegated from the Premier League. Man United skipper Nemanja Vidic stated that the team are jubilant with this title and they are looking forward to lift the next title which is the UEFA Champions League final against Spanish Champions Barcelona in Wembley next Saturday.

This Premier League medal will be the last league medal for United's Dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar as this will be the last season of football for the experienced goalkeeper. Edwin Van der Sar was the captain of the day for the final game against Blackpool and he sincerely appreciated the chance given by United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson. Apart from that, 32 year old striker Michael Owen was content enough to collect his first Premiership winners medal in his career. Owen thanked his manager Sir Alex that he was given more chances in the last few Premiership matches to ensure him a winner's medal and he hoped that his performance in late can secure a new contract for next season.

United's hotshot Javier Hernandez a.k.a "Chicharito" is excited about his prospect with the newly-crowned English champions. "I'm very happy about my debut season with the team and I hope that I can be a better player next season", added Chicharito.

While the Red Devils are still celebrating their Premiership victory, UEFA Champions League finalist Barcelona are preparing for the biggest game of Europe against Manchester United. Barca's starlet Lional Messi is ready to upset Sir Alex Ferguson again this time after both sides were also in the UCL final in year 2009. "We know that United is strong side and star players like Rooney, Giggs and Scholes will cause us a lot of problem but we know how to cope with it", said Messi.

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