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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that striker Wayne Rooney needs to improve on his strike rate from penalties.Nov 10,
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Chris Smalling: 'Delay allowed us to regroup'
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling believes that the floodlight failure that caused a 15-minute delay during their match with Braga helped them win the match.Nov 8,
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Wayne Rooney hails Manchester United strikers
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Mike Phelan pleased with Manchester United progress
Manchester United assistant coach Mike Phelan is pleased with the side's early progression into the Champions League knockout stage.Nov 8,
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Wayne Rooney: 'We weren't at our best'
Wayne Rooney admits that Manchester United didn't perform well during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Braga in the Champions League.Nov 8,
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Manchester United, Braga temporarily suspended
Manchester United's Champions League match in Portugal with Braga is temporarily suspended due to floodlight failure in the stadium.Nov 7,
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects the action as Manchester United record a 3-1 win over Braga in Portugal.
Match Report
Manchester United are into the last 16 of the Champions League thanks to a 3-1 win over Braga in Portugal.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the Champions League Group H clash between Braga and Manchester United in Portugal.
HT Report
Manchester United and Braga fail to break the deadlock in the opening 45 minutes of tonight's Champions League match in Portugal.
Team News
Chris Smalling makes his first start of the season for Manchester United in tonight's Champions League match against Braga in Portugal.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League Group H clash between Braga and Manchester United in Portugal.
Form, Standings, Stats
Last Game: Braga 4-0 Ferencvaros
Wednesday, March 18 at 3.30pm in Europa League
Wednesday, March 18 at 3.30pm in Europa League
Next Game: Braga vs. Porto
Sunday, March 22 at 8.30pm in Primeira Liga
Sunday, March 22 at 8.30pm in Primeira Liga
Last Game: Man Utd 3-1 Aston Villa
Sunday, March 15 at 2pm in Premier League
Sunday, March 15 at 2pm in Premier League
Next Game: Bournemouth vs. Man Utd
Friday, March 20 at 8pm in Premier League
Friday, March 20 at 8pm in Premier League
Head to Head
Oct 23, 2012 7.45pm
Form Guide
Build-up
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Report: Chris Smalling to start against Braga
Chris Smalling will reportedly start for Manchester United in their Champions League clash with Braga on Wednesday.Nov 7,
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Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United won't repeat last year's mistake
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists that he has learned from last year's mistakes in the Champions League and prepares to pick a strong side to try to grab three points against Braga.Nov 7,
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Sir Alex Ferguson explains Darren Fletcher absence
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that Darren Fletcher has been left out of the Manchester United squad to face Braga to aid his recovery from a cold.Nov 6,
Chris Smalling returns for trip to Braga
Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that Chris Smalling is in the Manchester United squad for the Champions League tie against Braga tomorrow night.Nov 6,
Darren Fletcher, Paul Scholes out of Braga clash
Darren Fletcher and Paul Scholes do not travel with the Manchester United squad for their Champions League Group H clash with Braga.Nov 6,
Manchester United's Darren Fletcher absent from training ahead of Braga clash
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher misses training ahead of his side's Champions League match against Braga, while Nick Powell and Shinji Kagawa are also absent.Nov 6,
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Sir Alex Ferguson wants to rest Rio Ferdinand
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits that he wants to achieve qualification to the Champions League knockout stage on Wednesday night so that he can rest Rio Ferdinand.Nov 6,
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