Legend Law backing United to win
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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Manchester United FC great Denis Law says that their domestic supremacy over Chelsea FC, not to mention the hand of fate, point to a United victory in Moscow.
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Legendary Manchester United FC striker Denis Law believes his old club's Premier League title triumph could give them the edge when they face Chelsea FC in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League final.
League winners
United led Chelsea by goal difference going into the last round of fixtures but ultimately finished two points ahead of Avram Grant's team to secure their 17th championship. That success, coupled with a wealth of attacking talent at Sir Alex Ferguson’s disposal, leads Law to make United favourites for the Moscow showpiece.
'Confidence'
"I would say that the odds are on United really given the fact that they have won the title, but I think on the other hand that because Chelsea have lost the title they might be more up for the final," said Law, who made over 300 appearances for United during an eleven-year spell from 1962-73. "But I've just got a feeling for United with the confidence that they have and the players they have got - in particular [Cristiano] Ronaldo, [Wayne] Rooney and [Carlos] Tévez. Those are three in particular who can score goals."
Anniversaries
Fate might also be on the side of the Old Trafford club, Law added, 50 years after the Munich air crash, and 40 years since their first European Champion Clubs' Cup success against SL Benfica. "I think the year itself, 2008, rings a bell because of course they had the tragedy in '58 and then the team won the European Cup which it was then called in '68 so it's just got that little ring about it which makes you feel that 50 years after the crash, it would be a fitting night for them to go and win."