VIEW: United vs Chelsea (a). 1-0

*LATE MATCH REPORT PART II*

'Shhh...'

Good.

Revenge…sweet fucking
revenge. Evra’s blatant tug on Rameires was the first time in seven years,
according to Ferguson, that we had a decision going in our favour at the
Bridge. I don’t know about that (although I would obviously NEVER argue with
SAF), but all I know is that our last two away games/defeats have been marred
by controversy and, more so, unjustified referee bias towards the home side. Terry’s
winner back in November 2009 should never have been allowed, as Drogba was in
an offside position...or even scored for that matter; as Lampard’s free-kick
that set-up the goal should never have been given in the first placed. Fast forward
nearly a year and a half later and somehow, they have yet again conned the
referee (see picture above) into unjust decisions.

As I mentioned, Evra’s challenge on Rameires was worthy of a penalty, but the fact it
wasn’t given, bearing in mind how much we were owed that decision as well as the fact
that we were the better side on the day, gives me minimal guilt in noting it as
one of the highlights of a well earnt win Champions League win.

Ferdinand. The central
defensive partnership of Vidic and Ferdinand seems to have gained mythical
status in recent times; discussed only in the past tense and referenced in ‘good
ol’ days’ terms whenever United seem to be hitting a spot of bother at the
back. But they were reunited, much to the delight (and slight confusion) of
many United fans. And quite frankly, they looked as though they had never played
a part. Vidic was as imperious as always, holding off any minor threat Chelsea
offered him, and Rio – understandably under far more scrutiny due to the fact
that he hadn’t played a game since the Villa win on the 1st Feb –
was dominant, clearly missing being away from the action. His absolute ‘merkage’
of pretty boy Torres was also delightful to behold: from the pushing and shoving
every time he went down easily in the box, to Nando’s general positioning in
Rio’s back pocket, this was a game that the £50million pile of shite would
probably want to forget.

Et al. I could do a 'Good' spot on pretty much every player on the night. Carrick was sensational - his pass to Giggs for the goal was unbelievable; the vision to pick out the wanting Giggsy and the delivery, both world class. Ryan himself for that stunning first touch and the assist. Rooney kept his head down after the weekend's controversy and played brilliantly, taking his goal well. Park, his first game since Boxing day, was ruthless and energetic as always, reminding us how essential he is to our squad as games begin to come thick and thin. Van der sar for that beautiful save, denying Torres his first for Chelsea. Evra for his last ditch save on the line, again preventing Chelsea and Nando a goal. We were, quite simply (and in the cheesiest way possible) United!

Bad.

Missed chances. Yes
the performance was assured and should will give us little to worry about when hosting
them at OT the following Tuesday, but we had chances to extend the advantage
that could potentially cost us. Only time will tell.

Player Ratings.

Van der sar 8; Rafael 7, Vidic 7, Ferdinand 8, Evra 6; Valencia 7, Carrick 7, Giggs 8, Park 7; Rooney 7, Hernandez 6.