Fergie: It was fate

Alex Ferguson insisted fate propelled his Manchester United side to a second Champions League triumph in a dramatic penalty shootout against Chelsea.

Thu, 22 May, 2008 - 08:25

Alex Ferguson insisted fate propelled his Manchester United side to a second Champions League triumph in a dramatic penalty shootout against Chelsea.

The United manager said the team, who were led up to receive the European Cup by Bobby Charlton, were inspired by the prospect of winning the trophy 50 years after the Munich air disaster.

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