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UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Nobody: 7:02am On Sep 19, 2012
Man United will be motivated by their shock exit in last season's group stage. Already, Sir Alex Ferguson has pledged to field a strong side in order to guarantee a result at Old Trafford. Any predictions?


Sir Alex Ferguson acknowledges a settled defence will be crucial for Manchester United in Europe this season.

The memories of last year's embarrassing group stage exit were fresh enough for Ferguson to leave Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa out of his starting line-up for the weekend win over Wigan in the Barclays Premier League.

Both should be involved against Galatasaray at Old Trafford tomorrow night, providing the firepower needed to shoot United to an expected victory in the opening game of their latest Champions League quest.

However, it is at the back Ferguson knows his side must improve.

Rarely have United been able to field a regular defence during a three-season period of group stage matches on home soil that has secured a paltry total of three wins.

Already this term, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones have been ruled out for extended periods, forcing Michael Carrick into service as an emergency central defender.

Even allowing for Rio Ferdinand missing the odd game, such measures should not be required again now that Jonny Evans has recovered from an ankle injury.

But Ferguson realises the position is precarious - and of huge significance.

``At the moment with Smalling and Jones long-term, I'm left with three centre-backs, (Nemanja) Vidic, (Rio) Ferdinand and Evans,'' said the United boss.

``If I was guaranteed two of those being fit for the rest of the season I'd take that gladly right now.

``It's not been the case in the last two or three years, when we have had a really rough ride.''

The situation is not helped by a goalkeeping power battle between Anders Lindegaard and David de Gea.

Twelve months ago, Ferguson responded to mistakes from De Gea in his first few weeks as a United player by insisting the Spain youngster was his number one.

But with errors continuing to be made, that situation is no longer certain.

Lindegaard was selected against Wigan and though De Gea may return tomorrow, the odds must be against the former Atletico Madrid man retaining his place for Sunday's crucial trip to Liverpool, where he was blamed for United's FA Cup exit last term.

``The most important thing I'm trying to achieve is experience of the English game,'' said Ferguson.

``They are both young and don't have the experience of an Edwin van der Sar or Peter Schmeichel so alternating is not a problem for me.''

Galatasaray head to Old Trafford hoping to emulate rivals Fenerbahce and Besiktas, both of whom have beaten United away from home in European combat.

``They are our big rivals but I remember Fener and Besiktas both did a fantastic job,'' said coach Fatih Terim.

``We have drawn at Old Trafford in the past, but now we hope to follow them. We want to achieve something exactly as our rivals did.''

Galatasaray will have a few familiar faces helping them too.

Johan Elmander, Emmanuel Eboue, Milan Baros and Albert Riera are all well known to Premier League supporters.

It means a quartet of Terim's squad will be familiar with such a grand stage, unlike so many of Galatasaray's travelling party.

Indeed, Terim wonders whether a team making their return to the competition after a four-year absence would have been better meeting one of the lesser lights.

``It would have been better to play against Cluj or Braga,'' he said.

``Then we could have gained more experience.

``Instead we have to play against one of the best sides in the world immediately.''

For that is how Terim still regards United, even though Sir Alex Ferguson's men were unceremoniously dumped out at the group stage of last season's competition.

``Manchester United have been so successful in the Champions League for many years,'' he said.

``I was there when they beat Bayern Munich in the final and they have won many more important games apart from that.

``What happened last season was a surprise but maybe it will just make them even more motivated.''

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Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by megxo(m): 9:34am On Sep 19, 2012
a typical work over 4 Man U>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.#comin 4rm a chelsea fan#

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Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by EzePromoe: 9:38am On Sep 19, 2012
This Galastaray coach sef, you don't want this food i'm eating to digest properly in my body, abi?
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by stagger: 9:39am On Sep 19, 2012
Make Man U no fall my hand o!

I watched in disbelief as Gala eliminated us in the 93/94 season on the away goals rule (0-0 in Turkey, 3-3 in Old Trafford), and Eric Cantona went haywire on the field.
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Nobody: 9:41am On Sep 19, 2012
it's a win for my darling united.

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Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by emenim(m): 9:45am On Sep 19, 2012
Man U, i have always been supporting you from the onset, but if you decide to "fomble" and "womble" well........anything can happen
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Odinaka00(m): 10:11am On Sep 19, 2012
Rooney might even play tonight as I'm seeing it
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by megxo(m): 10:32am On Sep 19, 2012
Odinaka00: Rooney might even play tonight as I'm seeing it
u're seeing tinz cheesy
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by SirElaw(m): 10:35am On Sep 19, 2012
Ferguson abeg Lindegaard is d man...we gat no room 4 mistakes.
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Serginho(m): 11:04am On Sep 19, 2012
Odinaka00: Rooney might even play tonight as I'm seeing it
rooney arn't playing 2nite, he's working on getting fit 4 the liverpool match in the weekend, i bet van persie will score 2nite; if not another hatrick, its 3points 4 manutd 2nite,... ONE UNITED!!!

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Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by seaktoks: 11:11am On Sep 19, 2012
Serginho: rooney arn't playing 2nite, he's working on getting fit 4 the liverpool match in the weekend, i bet van persie will score 2nite; if not another hatrick, its 3points 4 manutd 2nite,... ONE UNITED!!!
I dont expect anything less than this.
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by SamMilla1(m): 11:47am On Sep 19, 2012
Now RvP has a chance to win ucl
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Santi222(m): 11:49am On Sep 19, 2012
Man U vs Gal.. Ends 2-0 or 3-1 in favour of Man U.
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by EBEREOBIDIKE: 12:19pm On Sep 19, 2012
man united will surely ride over,no doubt, the quetion here is with what margin. up united!!!
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Soundmind(m): 12:23pm On Sep 19, 2012
Abeg who won giv man u gala to chop?
Any way, man u 3 gala 1
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by genboy: 1:16pm On Sep 19, 2012
Serginho: rooney arn't playing 2nite, he's working on getting fit 4 the liverpool match in the weekend, i bet van persie will score 2nite; if not another hatrick, its 3points 4 manutd 2nite,... ONE UNITED!!!
hope rooney gets fit for the anfield clash. United make us proud dis night
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by mastermind8162: 2:02pm On Sep 19, 2012
one united....this is my team for tonights game

DEGEA
RAFAEL VIDIC FERDINAND EVRA

VALENCIA SCHOLES CARRICK NANI

KAGAWA
RVP

thanks!!!
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by kenkruse: 2:11pm On Sep 19, 2012
Indifference undecided
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by DidiLove1: 4:02pm On Sep 19, 2012
kenkruse: Indifference undecided

In that case, take your indifferent sorry butt off this thread! Thread is purely for Man U fans.
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by DidiLove1: 4:08pm On Sep 19, 2012
mastermind8162: one united....this is my team for tonights game

DEGEA
RAFAEL VIDIC FERDINAND EVRA

VALENCIA SCHOLES CARRICK NANI

KAGAWA
RVP

thanks!!!

My guess, Kagawa may drop back a bit and play in place of Carrick. They will be all out for goals tonight so i think Wellbeck may pair RVP upfront. My greatest worry is that defence line. Ferdinand appeared flustered against Wigan and dont know if Evra has fully recovered to fitness.
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Sadmin(m): 4:50pm On Sep 19, 2012
4get about gala, we will cane them well... My prediction: manutd 3 - 0 gala UP MANCHESTER UNITED

Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Maidamma: 6:03pm On Sep 19, 2012
Soundmind: Abeg who won giv man u gala to chop?
Any way, man u 3 gala 1
A dry joke there u think say Gala cm buy beans abegi review ur predictions to goaless draw or 1-1
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by mukina2: 7:46pm On Sep 19, 2012
game on!
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Nobody: 7:52pm On Sep 19, 2012
Evra will score hatrick today
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by mukina2: 7:54pm On Sep 19, 2012
united goal
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Nobody: 7:56pm On Sep 19, 2012
Mukina are u sure? because na three zero now!
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by EzePromoe: 8:01pm On Sep 19, 2012
gooooal
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by EzePromoe: 8:03pm On Sep 19, 2012
so early
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by babe4chi(f): 8:04pm On Sep 19, 2012
#teamUNITED# all d way......
Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Nobody: 8:10pm On Sep 19, 2012
Only gentlemen are in man utd. See how their forum is free from encumberances and noise. Man utd all the way, chelsea thread don read 400 empty posts.

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Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by EzePromoe: 8:10pm On Sep 19, 2012
That was a nice goal from Carrick

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Re: UCL: Manchester United V Galatasaray (1 - 0) On 19th Sept 2012 by Nobody: 8:36pm On Sep 19, 2012
Why is this thread this dry?! Abi we no get Man Utd fans for hia?

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