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Carlo Ancelotti has urged his Chelsea troops to build on their impressive 2-0 defeat of FC Copenhagen away from home in the Champions League this week. The Italian is keen for the beleaguered Blues to use the momentum harnessed by the victory to improve further as next week’s Premier League clash against league leaders Manchester United grows ever nearer.

The globally renowned Manchester United are set to lose their veteran goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar as he pushes 40 years old. The Dutchman is considered one of the best keepers in the world and has won some of the toughest competitions in the world such as the Champions League and Premier League.

After a spate of recent horrific and possibly career ending injuries in football, an investigation is taking place into the likelihood of the injuries being caused by the football boots a player wears. The inquest is to focus on the connection to the modern ‘blades’ fitted on some boots as opposed to the regular studs.

Historic rivals Manchester United and Liverpool have been drawn together for what will undoubtedly be a blockbuster of an FA cup third round. The draw was conducted by Noel Gallagher of Oasis and Serge Pizzorno of Kasabian and the match will take place on the first weekend of January.

Star player Wayne Rooney has made clear his intentions to leave Manchester United when his contract expires after 2012’s campaign. The move was unexpected as manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been in talks over a pay rise for Rooney. The 24 year olds motivations to leave and his future plans are uncertain.

Serbian Captain and Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has dashed rumours that he plans to leave the club. He has been repeatedly linked to big money moves abroad to Barcelona, Real Madrid and AC Milan.

Kings of the sports industry, Nike, have recently released the new Manchester United Club Kits to showcase a new design approach. The aim of the kits was to maximise performance while minimising environmental impact. The design of the kits reflects the traditional graphics unique to United while made of lightweight recycled fabric.

With the spectacle of the World Cup gone by many of us are left with a somewhat bitter taste and a jaded feeling of disbelief at our countries inability to deliver what was so concretely promised. What bitters the taste even further is that each of the players and our manager seem to come back home with a dismissive ignorance borne out of oversized paycheques and a secure prominence in their home squad.

The current title race for the English Premier League is perhaps the closest ever seen for over a decade. Fans have often had to endure the usual two horse race or another season dominated by Manchester United, with Chelsea and Arsenal only the two teams consistent enough to challenge them. The three usual suspects are once again involved this season, but with few signs indicating which of them have a greater advantage compared to the other two. The battle has now stoked public imagination with no one knowing which club will become champions in May.

You must have known by now that getting Manchester United tickets for home venue, The Old Trafford, is not an easy task.