Nicholas Anelka
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The Diamond
he fallacy surrounding Manchester United in recent seasons has been that of the diamond, which is a tactical concept, and a strategical structure, deriving at Manchester United from the way in which Bobby Charlton was deployed in the 1960s, as a deep lying center forward, alongside hard-tackling midfield creator-destroyers, such as Maurice Setters, Paddy Crerand, David Sadler, or Nobby Stiles.
Barcelona edge out Chelsea
FC Barcelona march into the finals of the Champions League after defeating Chelsea in a thrilling encounter, thanks to an Andres Iniesta thunder drive in the dying minutes of the stoppage time. Although luck favoured Chelsea reducing Barca to ten men, their perseverance paid off in the end.
Grant: Chelsea will return
Chelsea manager Avram Grant was understandably in a disapponted mood in the wake of his side's 6-5 defeat on penalties to Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League final on Wednesday but held onto the optimism that his club will play in a Champions League final once again.
Toure and Tomas wrap up win
Arsenal grabbed another three points to stay at the top of the league. The goals came from Kolo Toure and Tomas Rosicky. Both goals came in the second half and Arsenal have further consolidated their position at the top of the league.
