A 24 Member Team has been announced for the upcoming games

1. Friendly against Slovenia on 5th Sept 2230 IST

2. World Cup qualifier against Croatia 10th Sept  0530 IST

Both of which is going to be held in Wembley Stadium, London

United keeper Ben Foster returns from injury and straight away picked for national duty after brilliant keeping in the second half against Arsenal.

Spurs duo Lennon and Crouch both goal scorers in Birmingham City match also been selected for the upcoming two games.

United Wes Brown who returns after an year long struggle with injuries.

The Entire squad is listed below along with their home kit

All top notch English premier league side enjoy a relatively weaker opponents in group stage. The match days are

GROUP STAGE MATCHES

• Match day 1 15 - 16 September 2009
• Match day 2 29 - 30 September 2009
• Match day 3 20 - 21 October 2009
• Match day 4 03 - 04 November 2009
• Match day 5 24 - 25 November 2009
• Match day 6 08 - 09 December 2009

The top two clubs from the respective group will participate in the knockout round draw to be held on 18th of December.

The club finishing third in each of the group will entertain other teams in UEFA Europa League Round of 32.

FIRST KNOCKOUT ROUND

16 Feb - 17 Mar 2010

QUARTER FINALS TO BE PLAYED ON

30 Mar - 07 Apr 2010

SEMI_FINALS  SCHEDULED ON

20 - 28 April 2010

and THE ULTIMATE SHOW DOWN @  SANTIAGO BERNABEU STADIUM

will be witnessed  on 22 MAY 2010 (0010hrs of 23rd MAY IST)

Have fun and enjoy the season of UCL to be aired on ZEE SPORTS and TEN SPORTS in INDIA.

SOURCE: manutd.com

ANOTHER CHEER FOR UNITED FANS IN INDIA

Bharti Airtel, Asia's leading integrated telecom services provider, today announced a five-year partnership with Manchester United.

This partnership will enable Airtel customers across India, Sri Lanka and the Seychelles will get exclusive access to rich and exclusive United content on their mobile phones.
In addition, Airtel users will get opportunities to participate in training sessions with Manchester United Soccer Schools coaches, to attend matches at Old Trafford and travel into Europe with United to UEFA Champions League games.

The announcement was made at Old Trafford by Sanjay Kapoor, Deputy CEO, Bharti Airtel in the presence of United's David Gill (CEO), Richard Arnold (Director of Commercial), Sir Alex Ferguson and players Darren Fletcher, Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez.
“We are very excited to partner with Manchester United, a powerful global brand with huge following across the world and in India,” said Sanjay Kapoor, Deputy CEO, Bharti Airtel.
“Football is definitely seeing a growing interest amongst the young population in India. Therefore, we are making a pioneering effort to bring to them rich football content on their mobiles, a fantastic opportunity to be part of the world’s leading football club through participation in Soccer Schools, and also an opportunity to watch matches across Europe.”
David Gill said: “Manchester United is delighted to announce the partnership with Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecommunications company and one of Asia’s emerging global brands. This partnership demonstrates the enduring strength of the Club internationally.

It was another day….. Sir Alex and his Fall back woes continued and so did the magic of Italian striker Macheda that helped Manchester United regain the top spot after Liverpool’s emphatic four goal clean sheet. This happened twice over the couple of week and chelsea are also trying to pull themeselves out of the blues. The tension is mounting at Old Trafford. With very few games left and three games of MU  getting rescheduled and crucial champions league match to do the almost impossible task of winning at porto.

Talkin about Sunderland match:Inclusion of Berbatov raised few eyebrows and he couldnt do much. Once he was subbed tv clips showed his ankle being treated with Icebags not so good considering the porto match. But the magical run of macheda once again helped MU regain the top spot. In the villa match he was subbed at 72nd minute and scored in ET this time Sir alex subbed him at 74th minute just to the amazement of his side scoring a goal in the next few minutes. Scholes pass to Carrick . Carrick aiming the Far post and Macheda purposely deviated the ball to near post, to which Gordon couldn’t do anything but stand and see. Although we regained the top spot but the lack of center fall back Rio is clearly seen on the field Evans inexperience was clearly prominent in the game. Ben foster misjudgment to the cross resulted in Sunderland goal. Rooney’s brilliance could only help MU take the early lead. Later his brilliant play created only chances after chances surprisingly he started from RM where Ron used to play and his crosses where no doubt but of pin point accuracy.

The one thing that’s still hurting Sir Alex is to get back to the ruthless form. It must be a disgruntled feeling running through every MU fan. “So close yet so far”.

But then “No mountain too high, no river too deep”

Once A Red

Red Forever……..

United are looking for a third win in five weeks against Roy Hodgson's side…
Form Guide: Fulham go into the game on the back of an impressive 3-1 win away at Bolton, but the Cottagers' recent home form is slightly worrying. Struggling Blackburn Rovers came from behind to win last weekend; seven days earlier, Hull City also scored late to nick a surprise point. Sandwiched between those two results was United's last visit, which ended in a comprehensive 4-0 win for Sir Alex's men. Meanwhile, United are aiming to bounce back from last weekend's 4-1 defeat at the hands of title rivals Liverpool.
Ins and Outs: Roy Hodgson has a full squad to choose from, with no known injuries or suspensions in the Fulham camp. As for United, Sir Alex will have to do without the suspended Nemanja Vidic and the injured Wes Brown and Owen Hargreaves. Rafael and Gary Neville could both be available for selection after recent niggles.
Star Man: Danny Murphy's been a thorn in United’s side more than once before and he’d love the opportunity to help his former club, Liverpool, reel in the Reds at the top of the table. If United concede a penalty, Dan's the man to step up to the spot.
What are the odds? Fulham 11/2, Draw 11/4, United 4/9 (ManUtd.com/bet)

Vs

In the UCL draw for the build up to Quarter, Semi’s and Final’s Home team draw, Champions of the Europe, World are elated to see FC Porto as their opponents . Nostalgia of famous Mourinho run to the touchline when costinha scored the away goal at Manchester is what comes in mind first, that one goal that lured us from championship that season.

But this time around we are the defending champions and they are underdogs and we are going to give them the sweet taste of their own treatment.

Here’s the video I’ve found in youtube where Jose first came into picture in international arena.

Although Porto has a great pedigree of but we are equally wary of that said Sir Alex in post UCL draw comments.

Well, United’s defense may have been breached in the last two games but a miserly run of form in 2009 has proved key to the club’s continued chase for success on all fronts.

The Reds' solid backline is arguably the most enviable in Europe and

Indeed the Coveted trophy

Will surely be the taking for MU.

United we are
United we stand
The greatest by far
The best in the land

Visit Goal.com on Friday March 20 at 15:30 IST for all the build-up and all the matches drawn at the Champions League and UEFA Cup draws...

At 16:30 IST (11:00 GMT) the draw proper begins to take place, and we'll bring you each individual match drawn the minute it happens.

Defending Champion MU

A quick look at the teams involved.

ARSENAL

The Gunners have stuttered their way through this season but may be hitting form at just the right time. Arsenal have players of the quality of Theo Walcott, Cesc Fabregas and Eduardo coming back from injury and seem to have struck a better balance in Europe this season. Arsene Wenger will probably want to avoid English opposition and they will need to rediscover their scoring touch if they are to make the last four.

BARCELONA

The Catalan giants are tournament favourites based on their blistering attacking play to date, disposing of Lyon 6-3 in the last round. The attacking triumvirate of Thierry Henry, Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi strikes fear into defences across the continent but there are question marks over their defence based on recent stuttering form in La Liga. Barcelona will be confident whoever they face and they have every reason to be.

BAYERN MUNICH

The German aristocrats made people sit up and take notice with their record thrashing of Sporting Lisbon in the last round. They have shown solid form throughout and possess players of real quality in winger Frank Ribery and full-back Philipp Lahm. The Allianz Arena is a difficult place to play but they will want to avoid the English giants if they are to progress.

CHELSEA

Chelsea have undergone a quiet transformation since the arrival of interim manager Guus Hiddink. Without being spectacular they seem to have rediscovered the spirit which made them so difficult to beat in the past. Michael Essien is back after a long injury lay-off to bolster their midfield and if Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard can continue their current form they may have what it takes to deliver that elusive Champions League title to Stamford Bridge.

LIVERPOOL

Liverpool are flying after superb results against Real Madrid and Manchester United, and with manager Rafa Benitez signing a new five-year contract there is a real feel-good factor around the club. Captain Steven Gerrard is bullish about their chances, telling Liverpool FC magazine: "We are not running scared of anybody. We will take who we get and believe that we are going to go through."

MANCHESTER UNITED THE STRONGEST CONTENDER AND DEFENDING CHAMPION

The Premier League and European champions have been imperious this season but a stuttering win against Inter Milan and last weekend's thrashing by Liverpool have given other teams in the draw some hope. Defender Nemanja Vidic believes the Premier League is the strongest in Europe but admits, "whoever we play will be difficult because they are all top teams now." Expect a reaction following the Liverpool result and another place in the semi-final seems more than likely.

PORTO

Undoubtedly the outsiders of the draw and probably the team everyone else would like to meet. The 2004 winners topped Arsenal`s group this season and disposed of an attacking Atletico Madrid side in the last round, so should not be completely discounted. In Lisandro Lopez they have a striker who knows how to score at this level, with six this season to date, but the impression is the quarter-finals will be where their adventure ends.

VILLARREAL

The smaller of the Spanish sides in the draw, the Yellow Submarine showed their tidy brand of football earlier in the competition when drawing twice with champions Manchester United. They possess quality in playmakers Santi Cazorla and Ariel Ibagaza and coach Manuel Pellegrini says his side "are focused on getting as far as possible." Villarreal will be tough opponents but a semi-final berth seems beyond them.

Vidic lauds English dominance

Nemanja Vidic feels the Premier League can give itself a hefty pat on the back as four of its teams wait to discover their Champions League fate.

Once again the English quartet has made it through to the quarter-finals, with the odds on at least one of them making it to the final in Rome on May 27.

It would be the fifth time on the trot there has been top-flight representation in Europe's biggest club competition. And Vidic is in no doubt the Premier League has earned the right to call itself number one. "The English league is the best," said the Manchester United defender.

He added: "The Premier League is stronger than anyone else in Europe now.

"Once again there are four teams in the quarter-finals. That has to be good for English football.

"It is good for the players to be involved in the English game."

Given the widely publicised unhappiness UEFA president Michel Platini has at the dominance of English teams, conspiracy theorists wonder whether Friday's last-eight draw might consign all four teams to the same section, ensuring there is no repeat of the all-English showdown in Moscow last season, when United beat Chelsea on penalties.

The Londoners would certainly relish the opportunity of revenge over Sir Alex Ferguson's men, who are also aware Arsenal have a victory at the Emirates this season to fall back on, while Liverpool blitzed them at Old Trafford last weekend.

Ferguson has already revealed his gut feeling that United will draw English opposition in the knock-out stages for the first time.

And Vidic realises he may not be adding to his air miles this time around. "There is a chance we could play another English team," he said. "It is three from seven, so the odds are quite good."

The number players groomed through Manchester United youth system has been phenomenal.

Right From Sir Bobby charlton to Danny Welbeck there has been a wonderfull display of skill and agility from many of players who emerged from the youth system to play for the Club.

A few of the talented stars nourished from the youth system are

George Best (Considered the greatest player he has seen playing on the   ground)

Mark Hughes 466 appearances for united

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 366 Appearances for united

Garry Neville 565 appearances for united and still going strong

Paul Scholes 594 appearances and still going strong

Ryan Giggs and last not but not the least having beaten sir bobby charlton record appearances of 758, who has now made 794 appearances for United and has been a force to reckon with in United team ever since he started playing football. The honors he has so far acheived are

Manchester United

    * Premier League (10): 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08
    * FA Cup (4): 1993–94, 1995–96, 1998–99, 2003–04
    * Football League Cup (3): 1991–92, 2005–06, 2008–09
    * FA Community Shield (7): 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008
    * UEFA Champions League (2): 1998–99, 2007–08
    * UEFA Super Cup (1): 1991
    * Intercontinental Cup (1): 1999
    * FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2008

Few of the most promising talents produced recently are

Michael Carrick

Wes Brown

Danny Wellbeck and many more to come in the future….

Such is the respect for this club that these players dedicated their football career for the Club.

We’ve lost ..yes no matter what, a home defeat against fiercest rival is what a MU fan will least accept.