Day of reckoning is looming for United

THERE HAVE been many defining days in Alex Ferguson’s illustrious career at Manchester United.

Sat, 05 Nov, 2005 - 00:00
Frank Malley

But it is difficult to think of a match viewed with such apprehension among United fans as tomorrow's Old Trafford encounter with reigning champions Chelsea.

Ferguson, who by coincidence marks 19 years in charge at Old Trafford tomorrow, might have had worse weeks. But it is doubtful.

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