71.  The loss of form of inspirational French striker Eric Cantona was another.

72.  The injury-riddled German team was missing stalwarts Lothar Matthaeus, French striker Jean-Pierre Papin and Swiss midfielder Alain Sutter among others.

73.  The incident allegedly occurred as the French striker and other Manchester United players were celebrating after a day at the horse races.

74.  The Reds also has the stronger looking team, even without suspended French striker Eric Cantona and injured Andrei Kanchelskis.

75.  The Reds also has easily the stronger looking team, even without suspended French striker Eric Cantona and injured Andrei Kanchelskis.

76.  The spotlight falls on the Arsenal-Derby game, with French striker Thierry Henry likely to be back for the Gunners after a stomach muscle injury.

77.  The United lineup will definitely not include French striker Eric Cantona, who will be serving the second game of his two-match ban.

78.  Up-and-coming French striker Djibril Cisse scored for Auxerre in the fifth minute.

79.  Up-and-coming French striker Djibril Cisse scored the opener for Auxerre in the seventh minute and teammate Lionel Mathis added another.

80.  West European leaders open a year-end summit in Madrid Friday determined to push ahead with their troubled single currency plan come hell, high water or angry French strikers.