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The Fantasist

Matchday open thread

Sat Nov 07 12:49PM

England defender Rio Ferdinand will miss Manchester United's visit to league leaders Chelsea on Sunday due to a persistent calf injury. Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic has been passed fit along with midfielder Darren Fletcher. Chelsea's Deco said a win would be worth four points to the Londoners: "An extra one for the blow to United's morale…More

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  • Barcelona's Deco (L) celebrates with Xavi Hernandez

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