Forever United

As MANCHESTER UNITED take on A S ROMA at OLD TRAFFORD in the 2nd leg of quarterfinal of champions league, there is a definite expectation among the fans for a repeat of a 7-1 thrashing of Roma the last time they met in a quarter final clash at Old Trafford.

With a 2-0 lead over Roma, United will definitely be favorites to reach the semi-finals after the 2nd leg. It would definitely be tough for the italians to overcome a 2 goal deficit and reach the semis.

The Red Devils will miss out on the services of centreback Rio Ferdinand, after the 29-year-old limped off in their 2-2 draw at Middlesbrough and left the Riverside with his foot in protective plastic casing.

Man United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is said to be looking at Gerard Pique as the possible replacement for Ferdinand in the centre of defence while the England international sits out.

Roma coach Luciano Spalletti is the more worried manager of the two sides, his AS Roma team will be without playmaker and skipper Francesco Totti.

The Giallorossi have confirmed Francesco Totti will not travel with the squad, the club's top scorer sidelined with a thigh injury since the club's 1-1 draw with Cagliari on the 29th of March.

The Red Devils have a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Rome and look to score more at Old Trafford to secure passage into the semi-finals.