United were away to Valencia.  United needed just one point to secure their place at the top of the group and got just that.  The result, a predictable 0 - 0.  Although give both teams their due, the first half they both went out to score goals and both were a little unlucky not to do exactly that.  However the second half was nothing more than a kick about.  Initially I felt for Fiorentina (because United and Valencia were happy with the 0 - 0) but on reflection, if Fiorentina can't beat a ten man Bordeaux, they got nothing more than they deserve.  We now face Real Madrid in the quarter finals the first leg is away.

Arsenal beat Werder Bremen 4 - 2 to make the aggregate score 6 - 2.  They now face Lens in the semi-final.  Could we have an all English UEFA cup final?  I hope not!

Leeds lost 2 - 1 to Sparta Prague but the aggregate score was 4 - 2, so Leeds now face Galatasaray in the semi-final.  Will they get the same reception United got a few years ago?  If so, I don't think those young lads will be able to handle that kind of atmosphere (at least I hope not).  GOD - I really dislike Leeds!!

Chelsea lost 2 - 1 to Lazio which cost them the top of the group so potentially United could play them in the next round.  Fortunately they were drawn against Barcelona in the next round.  I think it would be fair to say "Bye Bye" Chelsea.

Now to the League, United beat Bradford a convincing 4 - 0.  Dwight Yorke again came up with another two goals.  Then came the goal of the month.  A David Beckham corner straight to Paul Scholes about twenty yards out who hit it on the volley.  Breath taking.   David Beckham finished the game off.

The Scouse Gits got a late winner from Jamie Redknapp to beat Newcastle 2 - 1, but are only fighting for a Champions League place.

Now to the only threat against United - Leeds.  They were away against Leicester, like I said in my previous weeks notes, Leicester are no mugs and proved that today.  They won 2 - 1.  David O'Leary tried to give this "I knew we wouldn't win the league, we're still a young team" look, but he was gutted!  United now have a seven point advantage.  I know there are still eight games to play, but are United going to lose three of the next eight having lost only three all season.  Realistically that's not going to happen.  Congratulations Manchester United for winning the league again!!!!!!!!!!!!

Arsenal got a 3 - 0 win over Coventry.  The only thing that's mildly interesting for me is that Kanu scored 'cos he's in my Fantasy Football Team (he's cheap!!)