I'm Jonathan Stevenson, this is Manchester United v Chelsea and the winners will almost certainly win the title.

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This is more than the Glazers paid for Manchester United.

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Much of this good news is already baked into the share price of Manchester United, whose investors include George Soros, but it suggests that European football teams will have a better chance of earning sustainable profits.

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Layer Road in its current state boasts a capacity of 6, 210, and, while it has been an intimidating place for visiting clubs to travel to this season, it is unsuitable for hosting the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.

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England midfielder Gareth Barry and Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz have already joined the club this summer and Argentine forward Carlos Tevez is expected to complete his move from rivals Manchester United in the near future.

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And with City, Manchester United and Tottenham still to visit Stamford Bridge this season, Ancelotti is refusing to discount his team's chances of a late charge for the title.

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This is equally true of the shirt reading "Courage Becomes Greater Through a Wound" that Manchester United superstar Wayne Rooney once wore.

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Now it is up to Arsenal and Manchester United to exert their authority and tell their managers to end this feud.

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Sunday's Premier League defeat to Manchester United prompted declarations that Chelsea's title bid is over, while Scolari himself called this Cup tie as "the game of the year" - and right from the off it was clear the Blues were under no illusions as to the tie's importance.

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