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Carrick the hero against Wolfsburg

Carrick the hero against Wolfsburg

A lively European night at Old Trafford saw Manchester United, the English champions, taking on Vfl Wolfsburg, the German champions, in an encounter that was billed to be an exhibition of attacking football. Before the game, Armin Veh, the Wolfsburg manager, had promised an attacking approach to the game. And for once, an opposing manager did not disappoint. Unlike a number of visiting teams before them, Wolfsburg took the game to United and arguably had the better of the first half. However, in the end, Manchester United’s class and determination proved too much for them to handle and inspite of all their bravado, Wolfsburg will be going back to Germany empty handed after suffering a 2-1 defeat in Manchester. [Keep Reading…]

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Wolfsburg's strking duo: Edin Dzeko and Grafite

Wolfsburg's strking duo: Edin Dzeko and Grafite

After nicking three valuable points on a volatile opening day fixture at Istanbul against Turkish champions Besiktas, Manchester United now turn their attention to the champions of Germany on another European night at Old Trafford tonight. While largely defensive tactics were adopted in Turkey, I would expect a more attacking approach playing at home. With VLF Wolfsburg in free-scoring form themselves, a thoroughly entertaining encounter looks to be in the offing. [Keep Reading…]

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