Manchester United seemed unwilling to let go of Vidic or Rooney, but they may have to now. UEFA passed new rules effective 2012 saying all clubs competing in Europa and CL must, MUST break an even bankroll otherwise they can not compete. Losing ?150m a season is a big mountain to climb..and with Sir Alex wanting to spend every window, this debt of theirs is only getting bigger. So unless Val you want United to keep winning, you may want to focus on their internal structure management. Oh and did I mention the big Spanish clubs competing in CL are really f***ed. So are Inter. Chelsea too. Arsenal are, but we have just a little problem..Wenger doesn't spend much and we are looking to profit in a few years time if not already. This is going to help the transfer market.

And United today played Scottish club Rangers to kick off the group stage of CL..sluggish is all I can say. Sir Alex I guess underestimated Rangers because he had made 10 changes to his starting XI with Darren Fletcher the only one returning. Rangers had run with fives backs and a lone striker basically forcing United to shoot long range. Darren Gibson had a great chance in the first half, but just missed. Bad news is that United looked for a better result at home, but gave Rangers a point, something they did not have the last time they were in CL.

Arsenal play Braga, a great counter attacking Portuguese club equipped with an astounding 17 Brazilians. much respect Wenger is giving them as he rested Sagna and Clichy preparing for solid defensive play. As for Chelsea, well Pips can say.