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5/24/11

Soccer - Champions League Final: Manchester United ready for Barcelona in final, says Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United are ready for Barcelona in the Champions League final, says manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images
Sir Alex Ferguson does not believe Barcelona's status as favourites ahead of this weekend's Champions League final offers them any advantage, insisting his players "will be ready" regardless.

Manchester United find themselves in the rare position of being underdogs for Saturday's Wembley showpiece, even though they have just claimed a record 19th title. However, with memories of the one-sided encounter in Rome two years ago when the Catalans eased to victory, it is Barça who are still expected to win.

For more: Manchester United ready for Barcelona in final, says Sir Alex Ferguson | Football | guardian.co.uk

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