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• Nickname:Red Devils
• Founded:1878
• Manager:Sir Alex Ferguson

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Fergie expects perfect tussle

29 Apr 2009 - 09:02:41

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Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson thinks that his side's Champions League semi-final with Arsenal could be a perfect encounter.

The Red Devils have home advantage in the first leg on Wednesday evening, with Ferguson all too aware that his side must avoid conceding on their home turf.

He said: "There will be more vigilance in terms of an awareness from both teams in not losing a goal, particularly at your own ground. That will be the key.

"We need to win without conceding a goal. I'd be delighted to win 1-0 and take that to the Emirates.

"It won't be decided on Wednesday, I feel sure of that. I think that there is a lot of football left at the Emirates.

"Looking at the tie and the players on view you almost think this is a perfect semi-final. It is full of terrific footballers and both teams play good football and it could be that way. It has an appetising look about it.

"I hope it is a really good game of football, I hope we play fantastic football and we win.

"I respect Arsenal's ability to play good football too and it could be a cracker."