The Battle of Moscow : Manchester United vs Chelsea

A season full of European football culminates into the final at Moscow in May.

After all the struggles, comfort, tactics and criticism the two best teams of European and possibly world football have been decided.

After a tense first leg, Manchester United managed to overcome Barcelona in spectacular fashion at Old Trafford, Paul Scholes, ironically, was the scorer of the lone goal.

A match that was supposed to be a goal spectacle was decided by a lone goal. Nevertheless, the standard of football played over the two legs was great and for football lovers was a joy to watch.

On the other hand, Chelsea progressed by beating Liverpool 4-3 on aggregate, a match that had lots of goals scored but was marred by errors. Chelsea's Didier Drogba, silencing Benitez and his critics on the way. Lampard had a spectacular night as well.

Now all eyes are on Moscow where Chelsea will take on Manchester United, in what promises to be a great match.

Manchester United have been favourites to win the UCL ever since they started the season and have so far lived up to their billing.

Chelsea have been the dark horses of sorts and have reached here for the first time. Avram Grant has done in one season what Jose Mourinho couldn't do in three seasons.

The final will see two very different styles of football clash. Man Utd's free flowing, passing football against Chelsea's disciplined, almost mechanical, nonetheless effective football.

Chelsea will also enjoy a lot of crowd support as Roman Abramovich will make sure that he uses his resources to the fullest in getting maximum crowd support for Chelsea.

Is it third time lucky for Chelsea or will Manchester United add another European trophy to their already glistening trophy cabinet??

The will to win is present in both teams and so is the quality in the individuals, however, it will be the teams' form on that day that will decide whether the trophy goes to London or Manchester.

At least by the looks of it, Chelsea look like favourites to me, with the crowd support, it will be like a home game to them. But, Manchester United cannot be counted out, they have won in the toughest of circumstances.

Winning in Europe will also be the perfect tribute to the Busby Babes on their 50th death anniversary, who died returning from a European game.

So, game on!!