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Sir Alexander Chapman "Alex" Ferguson, CBE, (born 31 December 1941 in Govan, Glasgow) is a Scottish football manager and former player, currently managing Manchester United F.C., where he has been in charge since 1986. Considered to be one of the best football managers in the history of world football, he has also won more trophies than any other manager in the history of English football.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Badges, protesting against the Glazers, current owners of Manchester United, on sale outside the ground before the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England. Manchester United
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: John Mikel Obi of Chelsea beats Cesc Fabregas of Arsenal to the header during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on February 7, 2010 in London, England. Arsenal Football Club
Manchester United's Dimitar Berbatov, right, is congratulated by teammate Wes Brown after scoring against Burnley during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday Jan. 16, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS. Dimitar Berbatov
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 31: Singer Fergie arrives at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Fergie
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 07: John Terry of Chelsea looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on February 7, 2010 in London, England. Barclays Premier League
LEEDS, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Jermaine Beckford of Leeds United looks dejected during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON fourth round match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on February 3, 2010 in Leeds, England. Leeds United
Manchester City's Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates scoring his teams second goal during their English Premier League soccer match against Bolton Wanderers at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-datco.com FOR DETAILS. Manchester City
Chelsea's John Terry reacts at the end of their English Premier League soccer match against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, London, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS. Chelsea F.C.
BOLOGNA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 07: David Beckham of Milan competes with Roberto Guana of Bologna during the Serie A match between Bologna and AC Milan at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on February 7, 2010 in Bologna, Italy. David Beckham
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Marouane Fellaini of Everton tangles with Javier Mascherano of Liverpool during the Barclays Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on February 6, 2010 in Liverpool, England. Everton F.C.
MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 06: Kaka of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Espanyol at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 6, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid
MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 24: Cristiano Ronaldo (L) of Real Madrid is tackled by Ivan Gonzalez of Malaga during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium on January 24, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, right, celebrates his goal against Arsenal with teammate Nani during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, Jan 31, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS. Wayne Rooney
Everton manager David Moyes, left, and Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez during their English Premier League soccer match at Goodison Park, Liverpool, England, Sunday Nov. 29, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS. Liverpool F.C.
Manager of Belarus Bernd Stange (C) talks to Fabio Capello, Manager of England (R) and his asstant Franco Baldini before kick off during their final Group 6 World Cup 2010 qualifying match at Wembley Stadium, London, on October 14, 2009. England won the match 3-0. England national football team
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, center, battles for the ball with Everton's Sylvain Distin, left, and Jack Rodwell during the English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Saturday Nov. 21, 2009. Manchester United won the game 3-0. ** UNITED KINGDOM OUT. Jack Rodwell
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Emmanuel Adebayor of Manchester City celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mate Carlos Tevez during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Portsmouth at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 31, 2010 in Manchester, England. Carlos Tévez (footballer)
Manchester United's Nani, left, reacts after creating his team's second goal against Portsmouth during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday Feb. 6 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS. Nani (footballer)

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson signs autographs during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson signs autographs during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson reacts as he watches his team play against Arsenal during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium, London, Sunday, Jan 31, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson reacts as he watches his team play against Arsenal during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium, London, Sunday, Jan 31, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Sir Alex Ferguson (R) the manger of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on January 30, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Sir Alex Ferguson (R) the manger of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on January 30, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Sir Alex Ferguson (R) the manger of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on January 30, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Sir Alex Ferguson (R) the manger of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on January 30, 2010 in London, England.

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Manchester United's Manager Alex Ferguson looks on ahead of their English League Cup second leg soccer match against Manchester City at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United's Manager Alex Ferguson looks on ahead of their English League Cup second leg soccer match against Manchester City at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson, left, shakes hands with Hull's manager Phil Brown following their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday Jan. 23, 2010. Manchester United won the game 4-0. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson, left, shakes hands with Hull's manager Phil Brown following their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Saturday Jan. 23, 2010. Manchester United won the game 4-0. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on before the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Hull City at Old Trafford on January 23, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on before the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Hull City at Old Trafford on January 23, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 19: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on during the Carling Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 19: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on during the Carling Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on as Manchester City Manager Roberto Mancini gestures during the Carling Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on as Manchester City Manager Roberto Mancini gestures during the Carling Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on as Manchester City Manager Roberto Mancini gestures during the Carling Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on as Manchester City Manager Roberto Mancini gestures during the Carling Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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Manchester City's manager Roberto Mancini, left, stands alongside Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson during their English League Cup soccer match at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester City's manager Roberto Mancini, left, stands alongside Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson during their English League Cup soccer match at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson gestures during the Carling Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson gestures during the Carling Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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Manchester City's Carlos Tevez, centre left, is seen with his manager Roberto Mancini, after being substituted during his team's English League Cup soccer match against Manchester United at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. On the right is Tevez's former manager Sir Alex Ferguson. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester City's Carlos Tevez, centre left, is seen with his manager Roberto Mancini, after being substituted during his team's English League Cup soccer match against Manchester United at The City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. On the right is Tevez's former manager Sir Alex Ferguson. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 19: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on during the Carling Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 19: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on during the Carling Cup Semi Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the City of Manchester Stadium on January 19, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, left, and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson watch on during their English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, left, and Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson watch on during their English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester City's Carlos Tevez, left, leaves the field as Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on during their English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester City's Carlos Tevez, left, leaves the field as Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson looks on during their English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reacts before their English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match against Manchester City at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reacts before their English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match against Manchester City at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reacts before their English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match against Manchester City at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reacts before their English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match against Manchester City at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, England, Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson looks on before the English Premier League soccer match against Birmingham City at St. Andrews stadium, Birmingham, England, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-datco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson looks on before the English Premier League soccer match against Birmingham City at St. Andrews stadium, Birmingham, England, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-datco.com FOR DETAILS.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson reacts to a missed chance during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON 3rd Round match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on January 3, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson reacts to a missed chance during the FA Cup sponsored by E.ON 3rd Round match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on January 3, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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"We are keeping our feet on the ground"


Feb 09 2010 9:02 PM from Times Online

"Walter, Archie Knox and myself were coaches in Mexico with Alex Ferguson — so we have shared the knowledge of the master ... I think Walter, like all of us, absorbed a lot from a guy like Alex, as well as, of course, from Jim..."


Feb 09 2010 9:02 PM from Times Online

"With his achievement at Rangers, and to a lesser extent with the Scotland team, I put Walter along with the great Scottish legends like Jock Stein, Alex Ferguson and Jim McLean"


Feb 09 2010 9:02 PM from Times Online

"If I’ve never played against Walter, then I’ve certainly trained him"


Feb 09 2010 9:02 PM from Times Online

"There are few coaches in Scotland who are fit to lace Walter Smith’s boots"


Feb 09 2010 9:02 PM from Times Online

"Everyone knows the talent he has got and sometimes the fans get frustrated because they know what he can do"


Patrice Evra Feb 09 2010 8:24 PM from The National Newspaper

"We’ve got to keep the momentum going"


Alex Ferguson Feb 09 2010 8:24 PM from The National Newspaper

"Hopefully we are now seeing him mature into the centre-forward we always thought he would be"


Alex Ferguson Feb 09 2010 8:24 PM from The National Newspaper

"He's playing brilliantly and as I said he's a brilliant footballer and has been for quite some considerable time now"


Martin O'Neill Feb 09 2010 6:39 PM from Goal.com

"The games are coming thick and fast, but when you are on a run where you are not losing games your confidence is up and you look forward to playing them."


Luke Young Feb 09 2010 1:46 PM from Sport.co.uk
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson signs autographs during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 06: Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson signs autographs during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Portsmouth at Old Trafford on February 6, 2010 in Manchester, England.

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Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson reacts as he watches his team play against Arsenal during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium, London, Sunday, Jan 31, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United's manager Alex Ferguson reacts as he watches his team play against Arsenal during their English Premier League soccer match at the Emirates Stadium, London, Sunday, Jan 31, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Sir Alex Ferguson (R) the manger of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on January 30, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Sir Alex Ferguson (R) the manger of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on January 30, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Sir Alex Ferguson (R) the manger of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on January 30, 2010 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Sir Alex Ferguson (R) the manger of Manchester United looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Fulham and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on January 30, 2010 in London, England.

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Manchester United's Manager Alex Ferguson looks on ahead of their English League Cup second leg soccer match against Manchester City at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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Manchester United's Manager Alex Ferguson looks on ahead of their English League Cup second leg soccer match against Manchester City at Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.

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