^^United dont have to convince nobody.. we are having defending problems due to Rio being injured and i know we'll have to on top form to beat porto in the return leg.. dont forget United have played more games then any team in the europe and have used 32 players this season so let the haters do their thing so sit back and enjoy the run-in..

boy.. what can i say.. when i saw the back four for united i knew we would let goals so our attack had to be spot on but without rooney, berbatov and scholes i thought we could just win it somehow with the likes of ronaldo, giggs and tevez.. The boy wonder got me jumping up and down like madman..lool.. its hotting up and i feeling this ride..

^^i swear Lennon has been linked to liverpool this season.. is that true saxib??

its nice to see the league so tight and liverpool are starting to fight for it now.. its good to see them finally mount a serious challenge and may the best team win.. personally. i think Arshavin is fantastic player who has shown moments of quality and hasnt reached top gear yet so wait and see lads..

boi.. talk about eating my own words lool.. what a shocker.. i guess this give hope to the rest and chelsea losing too.. at least i can feel comfort there until liverpool play tomorrow..

Originally posted by QuadYearUnited: the draw is friday, does anyone know who will be seeded or which teams that will not face eachother in the quarters? i dont care who united yet but i do prefer porto..lool.. What did i tell you?? I'm happy with the draw and possible Man Utd Vs Arsenal in semi's man its kool.. i cant wait..

lol.. whats up guys.. sorry to dash your hopes but its not gonna happen.. fulham picking up points is laughable.. sometimes i wonder what league table you guys look at when you say "we're back in there".. four points and a game in hand is a good lead and i dont see that slipping anytime soon..

the draw is friday, does anyone know who will be seeded or which teams that will not face eachother in the quarters? i dont care who united yet but i do prefer porto..lool..

lol.. congradulations to liverpool once again.. the barging rights are yours til next season but thats as far it goes.. we dont do draw unlike some teams but i tell you now its gonna get serious and i dont see any teams getting anymore points of us.. including arsenal and man city which are both at home..

well, well.. if i'll be dammed.. liverpool played very well and gerrard torries show was classic.. i was impressed with those two by far.. but i'm not fazed one bit.. that 18th title is coming to old trafford even if we lose two more games.. this just makes the run-in more exciting and heartbreaking for some.. those stats dont lie and this defeat could be a blessing in disguise..

i would love to just watch the game at anfield as a neutral and feel the atmostphare.. good luck liverpool, because i would love nothing other then a Man Utd vs Liverpool final.. yes, another all english final would do me nicely..

Originally posted by Oz: Winger, Don't you think Fergie is a little Cautious saying that. "I'd give my right arm for a draw". Come on you Geordies, the country is counting on you !! cautious is needed at times and we got three points.. back to 7 points and a game in hand.. check..

what are you smiling about?? we got two games in hand and we are 4 points ahead.. i wouldnt be smiling.. rather keep your fingers crossed mate..

they need a new manager, team, stadium, and some cheerleaders.. any requests lads ..

looks like some teams picked up maximum points tonight, i was hoping you guys would keep up and not make the league so boring.. Man Utd v Newcastle tomorrow night.. big gunns should be back in the starting line up.. peez..

lool.. some useless facts.. i hope your not banking on that system to get you the european cup and remember.. we are catching liverpool up on that front too..

Date: Sunday 1st March Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Referee: Chris Foy (Merseyside) Assistant Referees: Peter Kirkup (Northamptonshire), Andy Butler (Lancashire) 4th Official: Andre Marriner (West Midlands) The 49th Carling Cup Final sees Sir Alex Ferguson once again go head to head with his good friend Harry Redknapp in a cup competition. While United have already eliminated Redknapp’s side from this year’s FA Cup, Harry only has to look back to last season at Portsmouth when, having eliminated United from the competition, he held the cup at Wembley and became an instant hero on the south coast. Beat his old foe next week and Harry will be carrying silverware around Wembley for the 2nd successive year. With both managers struggling with a hugely congested fixture schedule they will nevertheless want to win this one and bag the first major domestic trophy of the season. The game has an added edge for both teams. As the defending champions Spurs will want to retain the trophy which could add some gloss to an otherwise trying season. For United it will be the first shot at bagging the much hyped ‘quadruple’ and Sir Alex will not want to fail at the first hurdle. History While the Carling Cup lost some of its glamour in the earlier part of this decade it now seems to have firmly re-established itself as a trophy worth winning. There was much criticism of the ‘bigger’ teams when they went through a phase of playing their 2nd string in this competition, a sign that they considered it more of a nuisance in the calendar than anything else. In the last 5 years, however, of the 10 finalists involved (including this year) all but 3 (Spurs twice and Wigan) have been ‘Top 4’ teams. That’s not to say that a good number of reserves and youngsters are not still on show from the ‘big’ teams but the balance has been better and results have shown that. Starting in 1961, the League Cup has gone through many format changes as well as name changes driven by sponsorship. For a brief but thorough history of the competition click here. United and Spurs have both been in the final 6 times, Spurs coming-off better with 4 wins to United’s 2.

The big guns are still in there and its looking good for united.. Swansea or Fulham in the next round.. Its an away tie but it will be fun.. The Magic of the FA CUP is still part of United season.. Sweet..

Its all over this section boys.. United for the 18th league title and i can't wait to reach that milestone trust.. its been a long time coming.. United are looking good at all fronts.. I expect nothing less from the worlds finest club.. Bless..

United will finish Inter at Old Trafford boys.. Come on, did you see the way we controlled the game and didn't get that killer goal or two.. Jose had he's tail behind he's back after the game and didn't even shake hands with fegie.. that mad disrespect and those sort of game will back fire in your face.. bless..

it feels good to have 7 point lead.. now, Inter next and the carling cup final.. its all good..

looks like we still top.. i smell another title.. no doubt..

^^lool..hands down did you say.. say no more..

^^lool.. Peter Beardsley was good but i still got to go with Johnny Boy.. that goal against Brazil was magic..