Manchester United : Premiership Champions - It's Official!
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Relieved Fergie hails 'special' title win
Sir Alex Ferguson admitted he was 'in agony' watching the end of Chelsea's 1-1 draw at Arsenal which confirmed Manchester United as Barclays Premiership champions.
United have a seven-point lead over second-placed Chelsea with two games remaining after they beat Manchester City 1-0 yesterday and Jose Mourinho's side could only draw in north London.
It means Ferguson can take his team to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night having already reclaimed the title from the Blues, who had won it for the last two seasons.
There were few chances at the Emirates Stadium today before Chelsea defender Khalid Boulahrouz was shown a red card for hauling down Julio Baptista on 42 minutes and Gilberto converted the resulting penalty.
Michael Essien's close-range header with 20 minutes left gave the Blues brief hope - but a draw was not enough and United were champions again for the first time since 2003, their ninth Premiership crown.
Asked how the triumph rates with the previous eight, Ferguson said 1: 'All of them were good.
'Maybe the fact that for two years Chelsea dominated the Premier League and we had a big job to do to catch them (makes this one special).
'The key was a good start to the season and we did that very well. It gave us momentum and from that moment on we did not lose it.'
Ferguson yesterday vowed to avoid today's game but admitted he ran out of things to do to keep him occupied.
'I went to see my grandson play this afternoon; they won their league and we won ours!' he said.
'I was twiddling my thumbs. I watched the last 15 minutes at the Emirates and was in agony.
'My heart was in my mouth.
'It's a great effort by Chelsea, we've got to give them great credit.'
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After Robben heard the news...
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I don't think he played in 10 games (either in full or in part) - the minimum pre-requisite to qualify for a medal...Originally posted by Dead_Man_Inc:dong fang zhuo counted?
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do i see a guard of honour coming at stamford bridge?
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Congrats....Well done Lads...
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mourihno promised to return man u the gesture.Originally posted by R3SsH|n:do i see a guard of honour coming at stamford bridge?
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a big congratulations to SAF and his men..we have done it guys... our ninth under his reign..We have stood by our team here in this forums amidst crappy talks of kelong and incessant torment of insults by 2 people whom we love to hate dearly.. Nice work guys...Let's embark on a whole new campaign next season with new signings and drama 
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Wow!!! This thread has already been flooded with well wishes from both Utd and non-Utd fans!!
Sorry I'm late...but YEAH!! WE WON!! WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!!
I fell asleep and missed the match..but woke up at 4am worrying bt the outcome and quickly on my comp then saw the good news!! Had a really good sleep after that 
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HOORAY!!!!!!
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King of stretford end says hell yea.
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nice siggyOriginally posted by Master -_-:
a big congratulations to SAF and his men..we have done it guys... our ninth under his reign..We have stood by our team here in this forums amidst crappy talks of kelong and incessant torment of insults by 2 people whom we love to hate dearly.. Nice work guys...Let's embark on a whole new campaign next season with new signings and drama -
Allright, 3 seasons have passed without it and now it'll be in our hands!
Hope it stays there for many seasons to come!
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Well done United. You made us fans proud with scintillating displays and breath-taking football this season. Let's hope for better things to come as like always, each season will be harder to compete than the previous one.
Glory Glory Man United.
Mourinho, are you listening?
Keep that trophy glisnin'.
Cos we'll be back in May, to take it away.
Walking in a Fergie Wonderland.
Cheers.
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Poor Park - still in crutches
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We deserve to win this season..hope SAF will strengthen the squad next season so we would have cover when there are injuries.
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anyone has the video of manutd players clapping for chelsea players after they won the league ?
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MEDALS FOR SMITH AND LARSSON
ALAN Smith and Henrik Larsson could still end up with Premiership winners' medals.
The two players fall short of the official 10 Premier League appearances, with Smith missing most of the season through injury and Larsson only playing seven games during his three-month loan spell.
But United will be asking the League for special dispensation which would allow Smith - set to make his ninth appearance against West Ham United on Sunday - to receive a medal.
The Premier League has confirmed that their rules allow for extra medals to be struck at the request of the champion club.
Smith is set to retain his place in the United side for the final league game of the season against the Hammers, but might have to stand to one side when the medals are dished out. -
Originally posted by omgukilledkenny:
Ehhh, i hope larsson can come back for next season
[b]MEDALS FOR SMITH AND LARSSON
ALAN Smith and Henrik Larsson could still end up with Premiership winners' medals.
The two players fall short of the official 10 Premier League appearances, with Smith missing most of the season through injury and Larsson only playing seven games during his three-month loan spell.
But United will be asking the League for special dispensation which would allow Smith - set to make his ninth appearance against West Ham United on Sunday - to receive a medal.
The Premier League has confirmed that their rules allow for extra medals to be struck at the request of the champion club.
Smith is set to retain his place in the United side for the final league game of the season against the Hammers, but might have to stand to one side when the medals are dished out.[/b]
Nokia football crazy is like rubbing salt to wound to chelsea lol
shiek hikel sang this:
glory glory Man United,
glory glory Man United,
glory glory Man United,
Manchester is better then Chelsea -
Glory glory Man Utd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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look at park, poor thing -
Question: Will they be lifting the trophy and receiving the medals after today's game right? Will ot be shown live on CH 24?
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