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Fergie's turned Rooney into a team player so while his individual skills may not have flourished in the way that many hoped and expected, the most important fact is that Man Utd have won a shitload of titles. I don't think Fergie cares who scores 30/40 goals a season as long the team's winning the league and competing in the CL. But of course, for the neutral fans, you like to see the best of the very best and for me, Rooney's just not on the same level as Messi. Like I mentioned, he's more of a team player so he'll pass the ball off instead of taking the man on, he'll rarely go on a crusading run from the halfway line (as he no doubt is capable of) but his style contributes to the team's success so I believe he won't be changing it. On the other hand, Messi's always been someone who has the team revolve around him because the more he touches the ball, the better the team is, so that's why you'll see him pop up on the left, right, up top, drop deeper and single-handedly control the game. And because Barca are imo the best 'footballing' team in the world, Messi's the best player.

Running around like a headless chicken does not mean more 'passion and desire to win' - not that I think Rooney does, but I think he charges around more whereas Messi doesn't. I think the fact that Messi is renowned as a hard-worker off the pitch (first in, last out etc.) shows that he also has the passion and desire to win. His style seems very fluid and natural but I bet he's worked his fucking arse off to be that good on the ball and he should be credited for being so good; the fact that it seems 'natural' should enhance his reputation, not diminish it.

Awesome goal.

5? What is the ref smoking?

Cunt, 2-2.

This is what you can do with brains and pace up front.

I don't mind Liverpool winning it anymore; they've been playing excellent football (top scorers in the league) and they'll really deserve it if they do; it's not like they have fluked victories because they've done the double over Man Utd and Chelsea. The best part about the possibility of Liverpool winning it is that Man Utd will have truly blown it - 8 points up and a match in hand or something like that and just choking it away.

What's all that spunk doing on Cuellar's head?

It'd be great if we could actually cross. Villa can score again. I hope they don't drop deep and defend because they've been the more dangerous team so far.

2-1!!! Get in!!

And again. This linesman is a joke.

What the fuck was that flag? Ludicrous.

If we have our best defence playing, then I'm confident of us winning.

Best visiting first half at Old Trafford in how long? Better than Liverpool, imo.

Hopefully watching the way these two teams play football because we've got a lot to learn.

Pass it, Ashley! It's coming; Villa will score soon.

Eh? What's Dowie doing there?

Neville and Evans in the center? Neither can catch up to Agbonlahor and neither will dominate Carew in the air.

Villa look like they have more goals in them.

Get the fuck in. Man, Dave, you're quick!

Singing about Shearer? They're like that ex-girlfriend who still isn't over the breakup 10 years after.

2-0 if that was 5 years ago.

Gay.

Villa have started very well.

Holy shit, Liverpool score. It was coming. They've been awesome. 1-0, 92nd minute strike by Benayoun.