Manchester United are placed right on top of the log in the Champions League group F after a late Cristiano Ronaldo goal earned United a 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon.

The Portuguese captain’s injury-time free-kick deprived his former club of a point after a battling effort that had the hosts struggling for much of the match.

On his return to the starting line-up Ronaldo soon reminded Sir Alex Ferguson of what he had been missing with a neat back-heel that unlocked Sporting’s defense but was squandered by Louis Saha. I wonder if his recent injury is still in the back of his mind. (Read More…)

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Can you believe it, Rooney is back in training for Manchester United and has recovered and is expected to be fit for the Premier League match against Fulham next Monday.

The Old Trafford striker injured his ankle whilst training earlier this month resulting in him losing out on England’s final group match in the Euro 2008 championship qualifiers.  England went onto lose that game 3-2 and are sure that Rooney’s absence was key.

Rooney has also missed United’s last two Premier League games against Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers, which ended in one victory and one defeat, as well as last night’s Champions League fixture against Sporting Lisbon. (Read More…)

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