Sport 04-11-2004 Ruud Rampage who: Manchester United what: Beat Sparta Prague 4-1 where: Old Trafford, MANCHESTER when: Last night snippet: "Wisely restricting himself to kicking the ball rather than the opposition, Ruud van Nistelrooy last night scored four times and hoisted his team to the verge of the knockout phase of the Champions League," says The Times. "In a timely riposte to Sir Alex Ferguson’s complaints about a lack of goals, Manchester United brushed aside Sparta Prague. Perhaps the manager’s threat to dust off his boots had served as an inspiration." "Van Man scored twice in each half to take his tally in Europe`s top club competition to an incredible 35 in 36 matches for United," says The Sun`s David Facey. Manchester United "can even afford to lose their next game against Lyon provided they avoid defeat when they travel to Istanbul to face Fenerbahce in the final match of Group D". Elsewhere, The Telegraph`s Sam Wallace says "Rafael Benitez enjoyed a happy homecoming" as Deportivo La Coruna played host to Liverpool, who beat the Spaniards 0-1 thanks to Jorge Andrade`s own goal inspired by unlikely hero Igor Biscan. [... more]

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