That is because a scoreless draw would see United advance in the Champions League because of soccer's "away-goals" rule: Goals on the road count double when the overall score is tied.

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"As a general rule, particularly in urban areas, the road networks are such that there are viable alternatives to highways and interstates, and cyclists are able to use the rest of the roadwork, " he said.

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MacAnthony would not rule out the possibility of more departures from London Road but insisted he was not looking to force anyone out of the club.

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