The ‘Battle of Britain' will kick-off Tuesday night at Old Trafford as Rangers Glasgow bid to upset Champions League regulars Manchester United. The Red Devils are just off a disappointing draw at Goodison Park after a 2 goal lead was overturned in the final 3 minutes of play. Turmoil in his personal life caused
Wayne Rooney to miss out on the match but Sir Alex has stated he will include his star striker against Rangers.
The Gers have put up a perfect record in their first 4 SPL matches as victories over Kilmarnock, Hibernian, St. Johnstone and Hamilton will have boosted the players' confidence for this match. Manager Walter Smith will fight for a draw here as United have not lost at the ‘Theatre of Dreams' in the past 25 European matches.
UEFA Champions League, Group C: Manchester United vs. Rangers Glasgow
Date: 14 September, 2010 - 20:45 CET
Venue: Old Trafford - Manchester
Referee: Olegario Benquerenca (Portugal)
Manchester United: Goalkeeper: Van der Sar
Defenders: Ferdinand, Vidic, Rafael, Evra
Midfielders: Fletcher, Valencia, Scholes, Park
Forwards: Rooney, Berbetov
Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson
Injured: Owen Hargreaves
Booked: -
Rangers:
Keeper: McGregor
Defenders: Weir, Bougherra, Whittaker, Papac
Midfielders: Edu, Lafferty, McCulloch, Davis
Forwards: Miller, Naismith
Manager: Walter Smith
Injured: Broadfoot
Booked: -
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Last meeting: 04.11.2003 Manchester United - Rangers 3:0
Wins Manchester United: 2
Wins Rangers: 2
Draws: 0
United are big favorites and no surprise. Though Rangers are undefeated in the SPL, the quality gap between top teams from Scotland and England is substantial. With Rooney back in the line-up, expect United to cover the handicap.
Tip: Manchester United -2 (Asian Handicap)
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