Europa League Games 17th march 16(page 72)

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Thursday 10th March 2016 This table charts the fixtures during Thursday 10th March 2016

UEFA Europa League - Round of 16


Bor Dortmd V Tottenham

18:00

Basel V Sevilla

18:00

Fenerbahçe V Sporting Braga

18:00

Shakt Donsk V Anderlecht

18:00

Ath Bilbao V Valencia

20:05

Liverpool V Man Utd

20:05

Sparta Prague V Lazio

20:05

Villarreal V Bayer Levkn

20:05
 
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Rio Ferdinand won the Champions League in 2008 with United along with six Premier League titles

After defeat by Wolfsburg in December condemned United to the Europa League rather than the knockout stages of the Champions League, former captain Rio Ferdinand said the club should be "embarrassed," while ex-striker Michael Owen claimed they had gone backwards under Van Gaal.

But the United boss insists it is inevitable that the two clubs' fortunes change after a period at the top of the European game.

"It's not normal that one team dominates for 20 years in a row as champions," he added.

"You are talking about Manchester United and Liverpool, and we are happy to play in the Europa League, but City, Chelsea and Arsenal are still in the Champions League," he said.

"Six clubs are representing the Premier League. You have to be very proud of that because not many countries have so many clubs participating at that high a level."

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says those who criticise their demotion to the Europa League from the Champions League are "living in the past".

United, who play Liverpool in the last 16 on Thursday, are in Europe's second-tier competition for only the second time in the past 20 seasons.

"It was another time. You live in the past," said Van Gaal of United's regular recent appearances in the Champions League knockout stages.


"It happens in football. It's normal."

Manchester United have won three European Cups - most recently in 2008 - while Liverpool have lifted the trophy on five occasions.
 
Hoping for two 0-0 draws over both legs of the rags and dipperpool, followed by extra time and a hefty dose of injuries to both sides. Hopefully Pellers rotates in the champs league so we are fresh and rags are knackered.
 
I see after the rules where ignored to alter the kick off time, they have done it again so that the rags can train at home and stay at their usual hotel which are both outside a 27 mile radius UEFA stipulates a visiting team must be within a day before a game.

No real biggie but when you get teams having huge fines imposed for being a minute late out after half time or fans not allowed at games whilst those supposedly banned attend it does annoy a little.
 
blueinsa said:
I see after the rules where ignored to alter the kick off time, they have done it again so that the rags can train at home and stay at their usual hotel which are both outside a 27 mile radius UEFA stipulates a visiting team must be within a day before a game.

No real biggie but when you get teams having huge fines imposed for being a minute late out after half time or fans not allowed at games whilst those supposedly banned attend it does annoy a little.
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My thoughts exactly after seeing this news on SKY. Can you imagine them changing the rules for City. No Way! It really stinks.
 
So here we have the mid table history derby in the Europa whilst we could be potentially the only English side left in the CL. What a time a be a blue eh?
 
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