Manchester United All the Way Why the Big Red Machine is Unstoppable

Even Alex Ferguson could not have dreamed of a day like that, winning the Champions League, the F.A. cup and the English league all in the same season.

When people ask what makes Manchester United special, I always refer them to that day, that game, and that year. It was perfect—coming from behind to snatch the Champions League medal from Bayern Munich.

Nothing would ever be the same again. It was a near impossible feat, and as time has shown, extremely tough to repeat.

That's why Alex Ferguson hasn't retired. That's why players like Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, and Gary Neville are still in the round leather game.

Last season, Manchester United played some of the most amazing soccer ever, scoring an average of three goals in their home games. Just amazing. Considering the fact that this is the Champions League, where Europe's best teams play, that's truly outstanding.

The highest scoring game in the Champions League is Liverpool against Besiktas, which ended eight goals to nil in Liverpool's favour. But of all the high scoring games, which was against an Italian team? A team that had the most deadly goal scorer in europe for the seaon?

That was vintage stuff—and that team is back this year. They are a little more cautious but still as deadly, claiming maximum points in their five games so far.

It's a lot like the 99' team, but more diverse. Nemanja Vidic seems like a Jaap Stam incarnate. Ronaldo reminds us of a much younger and stronger Ryan Giggs—which is strange because Giggs is still a part of the team. Rooney is Rooney, and that means trouble for opposong teams.

The energy of Owen Hargreaves in midfield reminds one of Roy Keane (okay, so no one can ever replace Keane—but you must admit that Owen Hargreaves has the strength, skill, and experience to play that role). Patrick Evra is one of the most uncelebrated players on that team, yet nevertheless one of the most vital. His partnership with Cristiano Ronaldo reminds one of the David Beckham/Gary Neville Combination.

But while Beckham and Neville delivered pinpoint crosses to the heads of Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole, Ronaldo and Evra find a way to walk into the 18 yard box and cause maximum damage...

The picture looks really goo—but in the Champions League you can never be sure. From FC Porto's shocking triumph to Liverpool's three nil comeback, one thing is certain: anything can happen.

The best teams are the one's that prepare themselves thoroughly, and take their chances as they arise. From the look of things, Manchester United looks set to do just that.

With the Rooney and Tevez running rampage, the thunder in the boots of Scholes turning loose balls into shooting advantage, Ronaldo showing why every player has a need for speed, and Giggs displaying leadership in word and deed alike, all I can say is...lord have mercy.

Don't forget the silent one—Micheal Carrick, or the devoted son—Gary Neville, or the terrible pair of Ferdinand and Vidic. 

Let's just say that this team is really good.

So to the half of the readers sitting down there and going "@#*& you, you biased Manchester United fan"—and to the other half saying "well said boy, well said!" I have but one thing to say to you:

Come good, come bad—through bad premiership weather, whether im happy or sad—I'll always say...Manchester Forever!