Source: Daily_Mail
One kick from Rome: We’re on the brink, says United boss Fergie as he gambles on Rio
Sir Alex Ferguson last night told his Manchester United players they are 'only one kick away from Rome' as he prepared for tonight's titanic clash with Arsenal.[LNB]Ferguson leads his players into battle at the Emirates with a 1-0 lead from the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. [LNB]And as he prepared to throw defender Rio Ferdinand back into action despite problems with a rib injury, the United manager insisted a second successive finalappearance in Rome three weeks tomorrow is well within their grasp.[LNB][LNB] Delighted to be back: Rio Ferdinand was able to train for United yesterday[LNB]Knowing that a goal tonight would leave Arsenal needing three to getthrough, Ferguson said: 'We have a lead and we are just one kick awayfrom Rome. If we score one then Arsenal have to get three. But I stillthink it will be close.[LNB]'There is no question that of all the clashes we've had in the past with Arsenal, nothingreaches the proportion of this one.'[LNB]Tonight in north London, the Scot knows that Arsenal will throweverything at his team as they look to atone for a disappointingperformance in the first game in Manchester.[LNB] Sir Alex handed huge boost as Ferdinand returns to training for United after rib knockThe smart money's on Arsenal to dump Manchester United, says Gunners skipper FabregasArsenal winger Walcott taunts United: We'll be spot on if it goes to penaltiesObsessed? Not me, claims Wenger ahead of United showdownRobin van Persie passed fit for Arsenal's Champions League date with UnitedMANCHESTER UNITED FC
