United look to reduce Chelsea's lead

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was forced to make one change as his side looked to cut Barclays Premiership leaders Chelsea’s advantage to six points by winning at Villa Park.

United look to reduce Chelsea's lead
Sat, 17 Dec, 2005 - 12:39
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Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was forced to make one change as his side looked to cut Barclays Premiership leaders Chelsea’s advantage to six points by winning at Villa Park.

Midfielder Alan Smith, who had played under Villa boss David O’Leary at Leeds, was suffering from flu and he was replaced by Park Ji-Sung.

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