Celtic and United deadlocked after thrilling first half

Manchester United 2 Celtic 2

Manchester United 2 Celtic 2

Manchester United and Celtic remained locked together after a thunderous first half in their Champions League ‘Battle of Britain’ clash at Old Trafford.

United responded magnificently after the Scottish champions took a shock lead through Jan Venegoor of Hesselink, going in front themselves thanks to a Louis Saha brace.

But the home advantage lasted just three minutes as Shunsuke Nakamura curled a magnificent free-kick into the top corner, sending the visiting supporters into ecstasy once more.

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