All the talk was about the thrilling 3-3 draw between Chelsea and Manchester United. The Red Devils' powers of recovery were once again apparent when they had looked down and out following a four-minute blitz by Chelsea.
Everyone remarked that only Manchester United is capable of coming back and clinching a draw from the jaws of defeat.

The statistics this morning read; Manchester United joint top but still second in the table due to an inferior goal difference compared to that of Manchester City. Our neighbours lost thanks to a...
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By Chris Wright

What with Liverpool set for their first visit to 'Anfield South' in 16 years by way of their Carling Cup semi-final win over Manchester City last night, we though we'd revisit the last time the club earned themselves a day out at Wembley, i.e, the 1996 FA Cup Final against Manchester United.

When Eric Cantona of Manchester United did his amazing Kung-fu kick on an obnoxious Crystal Palace supporter seventeen years ago this month, I was there. By chance I was also an eye-witness thirty-five years earlier when United's goalkeeper Harry Gregg spectacularly whacked a spectator at Luton Town in April, 1960, knocking him to the ground.

When Eric Cantona of Manchester United did his amazing Kung-fu kick on an obnoxious Crystal Palace supporter seventeen years ago this month, I was there. By chance I was also an eye-witness thirty-five years earlier when United's goalkeeper Harry Gregg spectacularly whacked a spectator at Luton Town in April, 1960, knocking him to the ground.

When Saturday Comes has a nice article on John O'Shea.

Sabotage Times talks about Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick.

The Mirror reckon that United need a new right-back.

The Evening News says there are no problems over Welbeck's contract negotiations.

FIFA has a good Q&A with Gerard Pique.

Eric Cantona, who has added the offices of poet and thespian to his CV since folding up his shorts, has reportedly taken steps to acquire the 500 mayoral signatures he needs to stand for France's presidential vote this year.

However, French newspaper Liberation has subsequently stated that Eric's intention is not to make it as far as the Elysee Palace (the official residence of the Prez), but to draw attention to poor quality housing in the country.

Oh, what could have been.

Despite initial reports claiming that Eric Cantona would be seeking the French presidency, the Manchester United legend has dropped out of the race. The initial announcement was instead a carefully orchestrated ploy to raise awareness about public housing for France's lower class.

That tickle in your spine yesterday? Those were the cosmic juices from the rumblings that Eric Cantona is planning to run for the president of France. That's right president.

Now, if everyone planning to run for president in any country were taken seriously, the world would stop running and outfits like the Huff Post would lead some sort of meaningless society (redundant).

That tickle in your spine yesterday? Those were the cosmic juices from the rumblings that Eric Cantona is planning to run for the president of France. That's right president.

Now, if everyone planning to run for president in any country were taken seriously, the world would stop running and outfits like the Huff Post would lead some sort of meaningless society (redundant).

Mark Hughes is back in the Premier League after agreeing to become the new manager at Queens Park Rangers.

Hughes signed a deal through the 2013-14 season and replaces the ousted Neil Warnock, who was let go with the club lingering just a point above the relegation zone.

Mirror: Forget Cantona, here's our Top 5 players who DID go into politics

Former Manchester United star Eric Cantona was set to launch a bid for the French presidency, according to reports this morning. But it now appears Cantona is simply the frontman for a publicity stunt to raise awareness for a French charity.

"President Cantona" was originally published at The Republik of Mancunia.

A few years ago there was a song by the famous British band Motorhead called "The King of kings"; this song is so apt for the big four of English football in my opinion. Why so? Every club has a king who is celebrated and revered by the fans and this is somewhat the song that units the big four. In this post we bow down to the kings of the big four.

With the news that Eric Cantona wants to become the next French president, OTP turned its thoughts to the UK and potential candidates to become the next Prime Minister. 1. Steve Kean He has proven practical experience of tackling youth unemployment by offering jobs in Blackburn's defence. Plus, the British public have already demonstrated that [.

By Chris Wright

He's already tried (and sadly failed) to bring about the demise of Western Capitalism by imploring people to protest the global financial crisis and boycott the banking sector by keeping all their money in biscuit tins under the bed, but now Eric Cantona has his hirsute, charismatically dishevelled sights set on total political reform in his native land announcing his decision to officially run for the French Presidency.

Patrice Evra is one of a select few foreign players who genuinely seems to get what this club is all about. Whilst Eric Cantona and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will forever be remembered as United legends, I struggle to think of any player who speaks as eloquently about United as Evra does.

Following back to back defeats in the league before an important win over Manchester City in the FA Cup, Evra has claimed that because of the history of this club, we never give up.

Le King wants to become Le President Eric Cantona has revealed he wants to become the next president of France. The 45-year-old has launched a campaign to secure his place in the running for this year's presidential election. He is trying to secure the 500 signatures he needs to run. He has written to France's [.

Wow this could be epic. Eric Cantona wants to be French president. Could you imagine him meeting with Obama, we need this to happen.

Sir Alex Ferguson has spent 25 years as the manager of Manchester United and he has won the Premier League 12 times, FA Cup 5 times, League Cup 4 times, the Champions League twice, 10...
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The final whistle is blown at the Etihad Stadium and it is safe and fair to say that Manchester United fans the world over breathed a huge collective sigh of relief. Pre kickoff, we had the shock...
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Best Football Boots of 2011 - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Holiday season is nearby and the season is getting more and more interesting as Real Madrid finally have the upper hand on Barcelona heading into the El Clasico and in the English Premier League, Manchester United is yet again leading the chasing pack but this time behind Manchester City.

By Alan Duffy

Next summer, Fabio Capello's England will be facing both France and Sweden in the European Championship group stages, just as they had done 20 years previous.

In the 1992 finals in Sweden, a Graham Taylor-led England side endured a dismal tournament, losing to the hosts (courtesy of Thomas Brolin's famous goal) after playing out goalless draws with both Denmark (the eventual winners) and a France side which included Eric Cantona and Jean-Pierre Papin.

Jordan Henderson is focused on returning Liverpool to Wembley after more than a decade away from the home of English football.
The Anfield club has not played at the national stadium since losing the 1996 FA Cup final to old rivals Manchester Unitedcourtesy of Eric Cantona's late goal.
Liverpool has won FA Cups, League Cups and Community Shields in their 15-year Wembley absence, but all of those successes came at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium.

Video: 60 minutes with Razor

Neil Ruddock discussed cup final heartache, Eric Cantona's shirt and why LFC was a special time in his life during a sixty minute chat with LFC TV recently watch the full video online now.

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Razor, cup woe and Eric's shirt

Neil Ruddock has revealed just why he regards his time at Liverpool FC as the happiest of his life so far and how Eric Cantona's 1996 FA Cup final shirt has become a useful addition to his household.

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What do footballers and football fans have in common with the Mona Lisa? Well I wouldn't be asking the question if the answer wasn't "something", would I now? In his book Irrational Exuberance, the...
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What do footballers and football fans have in common with the Mona Lisa? Well I wouldn't be asking the question if the answer wasn't "something", would I now? In his book Irrational Exuberance, the...
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An Ode to Ole - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, also known as the baby-faced assassin, is one of the ultimate legends in Manchester United folklore. He was snapped up from Molde in 1996, the club he now manages, for a bargain basement purchase of just £1.5 million.

Did you know it has been 25 years for Sir Alex Ferguson with Manchester United? Fergie became manager of Manchester United on November 6th, 1986 so last Sunday marked 25 years with the team. It has been quite a ride for Manchester United in the last quarter century underFerguson's leadership.

WhenFergusonfirst took over Manchester United in 1986 he had to change the culture from losing into winning and the playing style from one that was haphazard to one that was more disciplined.

Michael Vaughan is the England cricket captain, and he was able to Thursday night's function at Old Trafford to celebrate 25 years of Sir Alex Ferguson's reign at Manchester United.
Vaughan wrote of the lessons learned from the Manchester United manager.
It was a huge honour for me to be in that room, filled with the great players of the last quarter century and beyond.

Sir Alex Ferguson cumple 25 años como técnico de Manchester United el domingo, y comienza su segundo cuarto de siglo con el mismo entusiasmo con el que inició el primero.Ferguson es el entrenador más exitoso en la historia del fútbol británico con 27 títulos importantes, pero lo realmente notable es su capacidad para adaptarse a los tiempos y cambiar su forma de jugar.

Eric Cantona, who was a key figure in bringing Sir Alex Ferguson his first title with Manchester United in 1993, has talked about his relationship with our manager on the 25th anniversary of him taking charge of the club.

"I remember my first meeting with Sir Alex when he wanted to sign me from Leeds and in the first minute I knew that I had to work with the man," said Cantona.

Eric Cantona, who was a key figure in bringing Sir Alex Ferguson his first title with Manchester United in 1993, has talked about his relationship with our manager on the 25th anniversary of him taking charge of the club.

"I remember my first meeting with Sir Alex when he wanted to sign me from Leeds and in the first minute I knew that I had to work with the man," said Cantona.

Footballing philosophers Twitter. As well as boring us with Jay Bothroyd's plans for the evening (‘Watching Spartacus in bed, gonna have an early night I think') or Robbie Savage's Come Dancing insights (‘The wonderful miss Sue Barker loves the waltz she said " elegant"! Ohhhhhh Miss Barker') and a sporadic outburst or two by Aston [.

Footballing philosophers Twitter. As well as boring us with Jay Bothroyd's plans for the evening (‘Watching Spartacus in bed, gonna have an early night I think') or Robbie Savage's Come Dancing insights (‘The wonderful miss Sue Barker loves the waltz she said " elegant"! Ohhhhhh Miss Barker') and a sporadic outburst or two by Aston [.

Ravel Morrison was left out of last night's Reserves game and voiced his frustration on Twitter, hinting he may leave the club at the end of the season.

After saying he couldn't wait for the season to end, Wayne Rooney replied to him, claiming his season might end sooner than he thought with that attitude!

In the week that marks Sir Alex Ferguson's 25th year in charge of Manchester United, Alan Hansen has remarkably claimed that our manager has him to thank for our success.

On the opening day of the 1995/1996 season, the former Liverpool man famously claimed that "you'll never win anything with kids.

Mario Balotelli's fabulous T-shirt asking 'Why Always Me?' is now on sale for $13.90 and is set to come to a shop near you! Balotelli curled in the opening goal at Old Trafford for visitors Manchester City before the striker stood still in Eric Cantona-like fashion, looked dead straight before brandishing a powerful, yet humorous [.