It’s Time to Dream - "Attack, Attack, Attack"

Keep the Faith
By Chris O'Brien
April 28 2006

On the eve of the day which most pundits expect will see Chelsea win the Premiership crown again, ManUtdWeb asks you to sit back for a moment and relax. It’s time to dream....

As the Stretford End sing: "Attack, Attack, Attack"

Just imagine it. In one final attempt to secure league championship glory, Sir Alex Ferguson fields an old-fashioned 2-4-4 formation at Stamford Bridge with Rossi, Van Nistelrooy, Saha and Rooney all bagging a goal each in a sensational 4-1 victory. Terry headed home late consolation for Chelsea, but the champions looked depleted and well beaten as they trudged off the field.

The defensive calamities from the big-spending flash Londoners results in arguments throughout training and Terry and Cech find themselves suspended from first-team affairs following a huge bust-up. Mourinho will make changes for the trip to Ewood Park.

United, showing faint signs of optimism, host Middlesbrough on Monday and cruise to a 2-0 victory with strikes from Fletcher and Ferdinand as the gap closes to three points and second place is rapped up.

Chelsea visit Blackburn Rovers the following night. Drogba's early penalty miss ensues panic amongst the 'library' travelling supporters and a makeshift defence are seemingly playing Russian roulette with gilt edge chances being handed to Blackburn's powerful attack. Finally, deservedly, Craig Bellamy slots home from close-range after skinning the Chelski side down the right-flank and hold on, despite late pressure, for a valuable win that keeps the title dream alive and boosts Sparky's hopes of Uefa football coming back to Blackburn.

The final day of the season looms large. Sir Alex Ferguson goes for broke and once again names four attackers against a Charlton side with little to play for. Many Addicks players were hurt by increased speculation regarding Alan Curbishley's future as the club's boss with the England job set to be handed out, following Phil Scolari’s Soho Square snub.
An early goal from Darren Bent impressed the watching Sven Goran, but United's pressure told before the break with Ruud, Saha and Ronaldo making it 3-1. It was still goalless at St.James' Park.

Charlton offer little extra and a packed Old Trafford keeps believing as Rossi adds a fourth, Vidic heads home a fifth before Bryan Hughes turns the ball into his own net to make it 6-1.

Over in the North East, Newcastle are looking nervous with a 6th-placed finish still possible following Glenn Roeder's magical turnaround of fortunes. Chelsea have rattled the woodwork twice and justice seemed to be done on 79 minutes as Drogba dives over his own feet to win a penalty and it's no mistake this time. News filters through to Old Trafford and heads drop.
Suddenly - movement on the Newcastle bench. Alan Shearer enters the centre stage, hobbling just a little, making a miracle comeback from his horrible injury at Sunderland. This will be his last 11 minutes of professional football - and he's straight amongst the action, latching onto a Kieran Dyer pass to restore parity. Minutes later, in tear-jerking, trademark fashion, he heads home a Toon Army winning goal with the Chelsea backline seemingly unaware of United's rout over their capital counterparts.
Confusion amongst the Chelsea ranks, but no doubt at Old Trafford as the final whistles blow loudly.

MUFC - CHAMPIONS AGAIN...
Never stop believing!
Let's beat Chelsea.....please....