Aalborg 0 - 3 United

Dimitar Berbatov got off the mark with a double strike as Manchester United cruise to UCL' Victory against Aalborg in Denmark.

Wayne Rooney slid home a pass from Ryan Giggs to open the scoring after 22 minutes.

Berbatov opened his goal account when he took advantage of a defensive mix-up to score 10 minutes after half-time.

He then volleyed in Cristiano Ronaldo's cross for his second after 79 minutes.

Scholesy was left on crutches, while Rooney limped off in some discomfort just before the hour mark.

United suffered a blow after 16 minutes when Scholes was stretchered off with a knee injury following a challenge by Thomas Augustinussen.

A job well done by United - but at what costs in terms of injuries remained to be seen as the players prepared to fly back to Manchester.

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United line-up:

Van der Sar, R Da Silva (Brown 66), Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo, Scholes (Giggs 16), O'Shea, Nani, Berbatov, Rooney (Tevez 59).

Subs not used: Amos, Anderson, Park, Evans.

Goals: Rooney 22, Berbatov 55 & 79.

Booked: Rafael Da Silva.

Attendance: 10,346.

Referee: Olegario Benquerenca (Portugal).

Man-of-the-Match: Wayne Rooney.

Source: BBC News.

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United 2 - 0 Bolton

Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney combined to good effect against a tough Bolton defence.

United got their first Home win of the season, with 1 goal of C. Ronaldo and other from W. Rooney.

Ferguson said about the match: "We would have won the game OK, but when teams are defending the way they did, with determination. They are difficult to break down and you need a little break like that."

Ronaldo put United ahead after Referee Rob Styles awarded United a penalty because of Jlloyd Samuel's tackle, which was a fair one. Wayne Rooney curled in United's second after a Ronaldo back-flick as Bolton were left seething over the penalty.

The incident could spark renewed debate about video technology but in all honesty the official should never have given a penalty. 

Sir. Alex Ferguson rotated his side ahead to the UCL's trip to Aalborg in midweek. United could have doubled their lead in the closing stages and the only talking point afterwards was that incredulous penalty decision.

United line-up:

Van der Sar, Neville, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Ronaldo (Nani 80), Fletcher, Anderson (Scholes 71), Park, Tevez (Rooney 71), Berbatov.

Subs not used: Amos, Giggs, O'Shea, Evans.

Goals: Ronaldo 60 pen, Rooney 77. 

Attendance: 75,484

Referee: Rob Styles

Man-of-the-Match: Cristiano Ronaldo

Source: BBC News.

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Pogatetz regrets Possebon tackle

Middlesbrough Emanuel Pogatetz has apologized to Rodrigo Possebon for the tackle that left the United player needing hospital treatment. 

Pogatetz was sent off during Manchester United's 3 - 1 Curling Cup win for a challenge that infuriated Sir. Alex Ferguson. 

Possebon was stretchered off  but has not broken his leg as was first feared.

Pogatetz said: "Misjudged the challenge" and wishes Possebon "a speed recovery".

"I am going to speak to Rodrigo by telephone and I will apologise for hurting him. I hope that he'll make a quick recovery and that he won't be out for long," added Pogatetz

A statement on United's website read: "We can confirm that Rodrigo did not suffer a break to his right leg. He was kept in Hospital overnight for observation and to assess whether there was any ligament damage to his knee."

Pogatetz will miss Middlesbrough's next three matches.

Source: BBC Sports.

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United 3 - 1 M'Boro

Late goals from Nani and Giggs put United into The Carling Cup fourth round.

United dominated and Cristiano Ronaldo, who back to action from injury, headed United to win this match.

Ryan Giggs finished coolly and Nani made sure of the win in injury-time. 

United playing in front of 53,000 crowd and started with a strong lineup, which included to Vidic, Brown, Giggs and Ronaldo. Along the youngster such as 18-year-old goalkeeper Ben Amos and 19-year-old striker Danny Welbeck. 

The portuguese put United ahead after 25 minute with a header from a Giggs corner which bore close resemblance to his goal in the UCL Final against Chelsea FC in May.

And Nani put a gloss on the scoreline when rounded stranded Jones to slot into an empty net.

United Line-up:

Amos, R. Da Silva, Vidic, Brown, O'Shea, Nani, Possebon (Gibson 72), Anderson, Giggs (Manucho 84), Welbeck, Ronaldo (Tevez 61).

Subs not used: Zieler, Cleverley, Grey, Eckersley.

Goals: Ronaldo 25, Giggs 79, Nani 90.

Attendance: 53,729

Referee: Andre Marriner.

Source: BBC Sports.

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Ferdinand in Clear over Challenge

The FA will take no further action against United after 

seven of their players picked up bookings 

on Sunday's 1 - 1 draw at Chelsea.  

United were already expecting an automatic 25,000 pound of fine for more than six cautions, but Referee Mike Riley raised no more concerns in his reports. 

Riley did not take issue with Rio Ferdinand's challenge on Didier Drogba in the final second of the match.

And there was no mention of any incidents following the final whistle. Some United players, had reacted aggressively at full-time, but Riley's report makes clear he was happy with his handing of the game.

The incident was the last of the match - Riley blew the whistle for full-time after the pair collided in the air.

The incident is now in the hands of the police. 

Source: BBC Sports.

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Chelsea 1 - 1 United

Barclays Premier League

Sunday 21, September 2008

Stamford Bridge 

Chelsea 1 (Kalou) 

United 1 (Park)

Kalou's late equaliser let Chelsea follows unbeaten in home and win a point against United.

Ji-Sung Park scored his goal to put United ahead 1 - 0 in the 18th minute, after Petr Cech fumbled Berbatov's shot.

Edwin Van der Sar left the game for injury in the first half, allowing Tomaz Kuszczak could make his debut in the Premier League. 

Sir Alex opted to leave Ronaldo on the bench, where he was joined by Carlos Tevez, as Berbatov and Rooney were paired up front. 

Van der Sar had a knee injury after an  accidental clash with Florent Malouda. Then, He was limped off  and replaced by Tomaz Kuszczak after 31th minutes following another fumble. 

Rooney was booked for a crude lunge at Ashley Cole, and the punishment was doubled when Kalou headed Mikel's obi free-kick beyond a static Kuszczak. And later, it took a desesperate block from Gary Neville to deny Kalou, deflecting his shot over the top as United hung on for a point. 

United line-up:

Van der Sar (Kuszczak 32), Evra, Ferdinand, Evans, Neville, Hargreaves, Scholes (Ronaldo 55), Park (O'Shea 75), Fletcher, Berbatov, Rooney.

Subs not used: Giggs, Tevez, Brown, Nani.

Goal: Park (18th minute)

Booked: Scholes, Ferdinand, Neville, Berbatov, Rooney, Evra, Ronaldo.   

Attendance: 41,760

Ref: Mike Riley

Man of the Match: Ji-Sung Park

Source: BBC Sports

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Preview: United v Chelsea

Cristiano Ronaldo and Dimitar Berbatov could start up front for United's first team against Chelsea on Sunday. 

Berba has recovery from a knee injury, while Ronaldo made his comeback against Villarreal last Wednesday in the 1st match of the UCL 2008/2009.

Alex Ferguson has revealed that Cristiano is desesperate to play against The Blues on Sunday.

"Cristiano is nibbling in my ear all the time. He is bursting to play," said The Scot

The United boss also said that Ronaldo has made a good recovery and trained very well.

Jonny Evans could be in the team, because of  his good play v Villarreal on Wednesday.

Nemanja Vidic won't play with United because he was suspended with a red card on last weekend.

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Ref: Mike Riley

Venue: Stamford Bridge

Date: Sunday, 21 September

Kick-off: 14:00 BST

Source: BBC Sports

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