This is Anfield

This should have been a great night. This game deserved the title.There was nothing more we could do now but wait for next season and take our revenge

Rooney claims title for united

Wayne Rooney's 1st minute goal was enough to announce Manchester United as The Premiership champions for the third successive season. UNited controlled a lacklustre West Ham UNited and quckly took the lead after leaidn ggoalscorer Tevez put Wayne Rooney through on goal. United knew anything but a win would announce Liverpool as champions for the first time in 15 years after their 10 men crushed Arsenal 4-0.

Sir Alex Ferguson had this to say, "In the end it wasn't the season the fans had backed us for but at the end of the day we beat liverpool to the title and to any United fan out there that will be enough for now."

It wasn't the season United had hoped for only managing to win the euro super cup, Club world championship, community shiled and the Premiership. Although considered anough for now another season without more major trophies could spell the end of Sir alex's career

Rooney and captain ferdinand celebrate Premiership victory

Many are tipping Liverpool to succed next season under new manager Dom Jolly who already has wins over Chelsea,Man city and Arsenal under his belt.
Rick Lyon 31.5.2009

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