91.   United was without regular goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel and defender Gary Pallister as well as long-term injury victims Roy Keane and Ryan Giggs.

92.   But United are like a wounded wild animal when goaded at home.

93.   United are the best team in the League.

94.   United were behind when Paul Telfer played Jason Dodd in on the right and his cross was headed in by Beattie.

95.   United were not the only side firing on all goalscoring cylinders in the festive programme.

96.   United were kncokedout of their second cup competition in a week, after losing to Rotor Volgograd inthe UEFA Cup.

97.   United are almost certain to be without five key players for the crucial tie.

98.   United are concerned about central defender Gary Pallister, who is struggling to recover from a twisted knee in time to play in Turin.

99.   United are currently seeking to become the first side ever to win the League title and the FA Cup Final in the same season for a second time.

100.   United are not happy with the arrangement and there remains a fear that the congestion may trip them up on the run-in.