|  Nickname:
Red Devils
Ground: Old Trafford
Capacity: 68,210 2003/2004
average: 66,885
For visitors: 3,000 in one corner
of the ground, taking up part of the
East and South stands.
Position last season: 3rd,
75 points.
Top scorer: Ruud van Nistelrooy
(30)
Manager: Sir Alex Ferguson.
Players in: Alan Smith, Gabriel
Heinze, Liam Miller, Giuseppe Rossi,
Gerard Pique.
Players out: Danny Pugh, Ben
Williams, Neil Wood, Fabien Barthez,
Eddie Johnson, Mark Lynch, Daniel
Nardiello, Nicky Butt.
One to watch: Cristiano Ronaldo:
The Portuguese winger gained almost
as much attention for his theatrics
as his ability during his first season
in English football - but he is undoubtedly
a huge talent. If he can produce the
goods ona regular basis he will be
a key figure in the Red machine this
season. Important to remember he is
still just 19.
 Ticket
office: 0870 442 1999
Ticket prices: Adults £30
or £34, concessions £15
or £17
Programme: £3
Official website: www.manutd.com
Journey: 376
miles
Journey time: 8 hours,
52 minutes
Petrol cost: £34.02
Best away fans pub:
Quadrant (Great Stone Road)
Last meeting: Manchester United
2, Norwich City 1 (August 21, 2004):
Two goals either side of half-time
through David Bellion and Alan Smith
ended any hopes Norwich City had of
leaving Old Trafford with the reward
they so richly deserved for their
efforts. The Canaries showed the fight
and spirit which will be so desperately
needed to survive in the Premiership
and grabbed the second half goal through
substitute Paul McVeigh, which made
their hosts sweat right up to the
final whistle.
Chances: No-one will want to
prise the championship away from Highbury
more than Ferguson. Chelsea will be
a serious threat, but a wounded United
will also provide a serious challenge
to Arsenal's dominance.
For Directions to the Ground click
here.
For an unofficial Guide to the Ground
click
here.
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