Despite having little to play for, Manchester United collected a point at the Emirates.
Without Olivier Giroud, Arsene Wenger used Lukas Podolski as his main forward. Jack Wilshere was only on the bench.
Sir Alex Ferguson named a strong starting line-up, with Rio Ferdinand returning to the defence alongside Jonny Evans.
This was all about Arsenal’s strategy...
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Manchester City produced a fine performance to record a rare victory at Old Trafford.
Sir Alex Ferguson played two attack-minded wide players, with Ryan Giggs in the centre and Tom Cleverley only on the bench. Phil Jones continued alongside Rio Ferdinand in the centre of defence.
Roberto Mancini left out Sergio Aguero, favouring Carlos Tevez as...
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Juan Mata and Demba Ba combined for a brilliant goal in an otherwise quiet match.
Rafael Benitez made various changes from the side that lost at Southampton on Saturday – he fielded his three exciting creators together behind Demba Ba.
Sir Alex Ferguson left out Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa, while Wayne Rooney was injured,...
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Manchester United’s starting strategy nullified Real Madrid’s main threats, but Jose Mourinho reacted quickly after United went down to ten.
Sir Alex Ferguson left out Wayne Rooney and Shinji Kagawa, favouring Nani and Ryan Giggs on the flanks. Tom Cleverley started in place of Phil Jones, while Jonny Evans dropped to the bench as Ferguson...
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A headed goal for either side – and all to play for the in the second leg.
Jose Mourinho chose Rafael Varane at the back, and Karim Benzema upfront – elsewhere, his side was as expected.
Sir Alex Ferguson named a very positive starting XI, with four outright attacking players in the side – Danny Welbeck...
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