Manchester United against Middlesbrough

Greening starts what could be a final attack for Boro and drives to the edge fo the box......

United make another change and O'Shea, a defender, replaces Beckham, a midfielder.

...Job has continued his run but his header ends up in the hands of Barthez.

Job breaks for Boro and plays the ball to Geremi on the right, who delivers a cross.....

Veron gets booked after a series of dodgey challenges.

Barthez takes his time over a goalkick as Boro manager McClaren looks on anxiously.

Forlan and Solskjaer try to pick their way through the Boro defence, but can't get off a shot in a crowded penalty area.

....Solskjaer waits on the back post but Stockdale hooks the ball clear.

Veron feeds Beckham on the right and he whips a cross into the box......

...when it eventually arrives Ferdinand heads the ball clear.

Wheelan twist and turns on the left as his teammates pour into the box waiting for a cross.....

United counterattack down the right with Veron and Beckham. Boateng is there again to rescue Boro.

United are starting to look a little edgey as the final whistle approaches and Boro are pushing forward.

That's Scholes' last action of the match and he is replaced by Forlan.

Scholes chases a longball into the box but Schwarzer rushes out to claim.

United regain possession and slowdown the frantic pace of the match as time ticks away.

Southgate brings the ball out of defence and continues his forward run as Boro look for an equalizer.

Geremi flicks the ball over the United defence for Wheelan. The flag goes up for offside.

Ferdinand heads the resulting corner clear but Boro haven't given up hope of a goal yet.

Giggs loses possession and Boateng hits a powerful shot that Barthez just manages to turn around his post.

Boro make a change. Queudrue is replaced by Marinelli and Maccarone makes way for Wheelan.

Boro build an attack, but as the ball is played forward to Maccarone Ferdiand is there again with an excellent tackle.

United make the first change and Solskjaer, coming on to deafening cheers, replaces goalscorer Van Nistelrooy.

McClaren looks to be contemplating a change for Boro.

...the Italian snatches at his shot and the final result rivals Giggs' poor effort.

Boro attack with Job and Ferdinand's last ditch tackle nudges the ball to Maccarone in the box.....

Ferdinand hoofs the ball up-field and Beckham is fouled on the edge of the box. The freekick is taken quickly and wasted.

Barthez collects a Geremi cross and sets Beckham off in attack. His cross-field ball is too strong for Van Nistelrooy and the attack breaks down.

...Giggs scuffs the ball well wide of the goal. That's the worst shot I've ever seen, well nearly.

...the midfielder chinks into the box and skips past three tackles before pulling the ball back for an unmarked Giggs to shoot.....

Beckham breaks, drives down the right and feeds Scholes on the edge of the box....

.....the striker's first touch is poor one as he attempts to bring the ball down and Ehiogu recovers for Boro.

Beckham spots the run of Van Nistelrooy and drops the ball perfectly over the Boro defence....

United attack again, but despite all their skill and trickery still can't break the Boro defence.

....Maccarone is caught between two United defenders and loses possession.

Job combines with Geremi (who manages to keep the ball on the pitch) and the midfielder chips the ball forward to Maccarone.....

Another patient United build-up breaks down on the edge of the Boro box as their defence remains firm.

....his low cross is easily cut out at the near post. Good build-up, poor delivery.

Giggs drives down the centre of the pitch and cuts out to the left to deliver a cross......

Scholes and Butt attempt some slick passing through the Boro defence, they are only thwarted after their third cheeky one-two.

Boro attack down the right and again Geremi tries to be too clever and the ball runs out of play.

Silvestre hits a wicked cross into a packed Boro box but the defence heads clear.

Former United player Greening breaks for Boro, but is brushed of the ball by Veron and the ref ignores his appeals for a foul.

Geremi does one too many step overs and the ball rolls out of play whilst the Cameroon international dances around it.

...he pulls his strike wide under pressure from Boateng.

Silvestre plays the ball in-field to Giggs, who tees-up Scholes for a long shot.....

Queudrue clears up after a poor clearance form Southgate, but Geremi is fouled and the pressure is off.

Silvestre uses his hand to control a poor pass and Boro have a freekick on the halfway line.

Both sides are out for the restart with no changes to either team. Boro get the second-half underway.

Meanwhile, Red Devils manager Ferguson will be asking for more of the same from his side.

Boro boss McClaren has a chance to reorganise his team for a second-half assault on the United goal.

The ref blows for half-time and United go in 1-0 up at the break.

.....his rasping drive whistles just wide of Schwarzer's left-hand post.

But United attack again. Veron finds Scholes, who sets Giggs up for a 20-yard strike.......

A good response from Boro after going a goal down.

....The ball bounces between the two parties and Blanc eventually deals carmly with the situation and plays the ball out of defence.

Stockdale drifts a teasing cross in from the right and confusion reigns between Barthez and his defence.....

....the Cameroonian blasts his 25-yard shot over the bar.

Boro forge an attack down the right and Maccarone gifts Job with a shooting opportunity.....

Boateng mis-controls in front of his back four but battles hard to win the ball back from Veron.

Queudrue hits a low cross into the area from the left and Ferdinand is forced to hoof the ball out for a throw.

He returns to the pitch as the Old Trafford crowd continues its constant chanting.

Silvestre kicks the sole of Boateng's boot as the duo challenge for the ball and needs some attention.

...the ball bounces off the Dutchman's head and Southgate is in quickly to clear the considerable danger.

United with some slick passing on the edge of the box and Giggs chips the ball inot the box for Van Nistelrooy......

Beckham lofts a ball to the back post for Butt. the ref blows for a freekick as Butt climbs all over his man to get to the ball.

Veron attempts a slide-rule pass through to Van Nistelrooy but Southgate cuts it out.

United in control now as Scholes combines with Veron in midfield.

Maccarone's first touch lets him down and Silvestre thwarts another potential Boro attack.

Boro win a corner but Barthez punches the ball clear ahead of the on-rushing Ehiogu and Southgate.

Ehiogu gets booked and he and Boro face an uphill battle at Old Trafford.

.....He blasts it into the roof of the net. 1-0 United. GOAL!!!!!!!

Van Nistelrooy steps up to take the spot kick.....

....Van Nistelrooy blasts over, but he was being man-handled by Ehiogu and the ref blows for a penalty.

A looped ball into the box finds Van Nistelrooy baring down on goal under pressure from Ehiogu.....

.....He hits a wicked shot just wide of Schwarzer's post.

United break with Giggs, the Welsh wizard dribbles his way through Boro and into the box....

Queudrue whips the ball into the area for Job and Blanc makes an important interception.

Job attacks down the right for Boro and Ferdinand clears any danger with a majestic piece of defending.

...the ball in is to deep and Southgate heads clear for Boro.

Veron mops up in midfield and United attack again. the Argentine finds Neville in a crossing position on the right.....

Butt ends a period of United possession with an aimless hoof into the box, which Schwarzer collects.

Giggs runs at the Boro defence and draws a foul from Boateng. The freekick is taken quickly and wasted by Veron.

Boro coming into the game now.

Veron treis to do too much in midfield and Boateng gets in a great tackle. Queudrue puts a ball into the box but Ferdinand clears.

......Job runs into the box and Barthez dives at his feet to snuff out the chance.

Job attacks form the restart and plays a one-two with Maccarone on the edge of the box......

Blanc gets some treatment on the pitch but looks fine to continue.

Blanc and Greeneing go in for a crunching tackle and United's French veteran is polaxed.

Van Nistelrooy runs at Ehiogu and scuffs a low 20-yard shot into the arms of Schwarzer.

Maccarone treis to clip a ball down the line for Job and Silvestre heads clear for United.

The pressure is coming from United at the moment, Boro are still feeling their way into the match.

....Boateng nicks the ball from Scholes' toe as he attempts to shoot.

Neville hits a long ball forward to Van Nistelrooy, who nods the ball down to Scholes on the edge fo the box........

Ehiogu combines with Stockdale down the right, Geremi gets involved but he overhits his pass.

......he hits a poor low shot that is easily cleared by the Boro defence.

Beckham stands over the freekick......

The duo meet again, this time Southgate clatters Van Nistelrooy and gets booked.

Southgate skips past a challeneg from Van Nistelrooy and clears from defence.

Beckham takes and Blanc heads over from 15 yards out.

Veron is controling things in midfield for United as Van Nistelrooy wins a corner.

Geremi jumps for a header with Silvestre and catches the French defender in the face. Freekick.

.....goalkeeper Schwarzer gets there first.

Veron plays a ball over the top for Van Nistelrooy to chase.....

Beckham is caught offside by a return ball.

Beckham chips the ball down the line for Neville - who wins a corner.

Greening clips the ball through the United defence for Maccarone, but the Italian is offside.

Van Nistelrooy spins, looks to play in Scholes but plays the ball the wrong side of his teammate.

Geremi drives forward for Boro, but Silvestre - recovered from a neck injury - puts the ball out for a throw.

United's first attack breaks down as the home crowd chant the name of their absent captain 'keano'.

Scholes kicks-off for United and Veron spreads the play to the left.

Boro are missing injured striker Boksic so Job will partner Maccarone in attack, while Cooper returns in defence.

United are without under-fire skipper Keane, but Scholes and Barthez return to the side earlier than expected.

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United regain possession and slowdown the frantic pace of the match as time ticks away.

Southgate brings the ball out of defence and continues his forward run as Boro look for an equalizer.

Geremi flicks the ball over the United defence for Wheelan. The flag goes up for offside.

Ferdinand heads the resulting corner clear but Boro haven't given up hope of a goal yet.

Giggs loses possession and Boateng hits a powerful shot that Barthez just manages to turn around his post.

Boro make a change. Queudrue is replaced by Marinelli and Maccarone makes way for Wheelan.

Boro build an attack, but as the ball is played forward to Maccarone Ferdiand is there again with an excellent tackle.

United make the first change and Solskjaer, coming on to deafening cheers, replaces goalscorer Van Nistelrooy.

McClaren looks to be contemplating a change for Boro.

...the Italian snatches at his shot and the final result rivals Giggs' poor effort.

Boro attack with Job and Ferdinand's last ditch tackle nudges the ball to Maccarone in the box.....

Ferdinand hoofs the ball up-field and Beckham is fouled on the edge of the box. The freekick is taken quickly and wasted.

Barthez collects a Geremi cross and sets Beckham off in attack. His cross-field ball is too strong for Van Nistelrooy and the attack breaks down.

...Giggs scuffs the ball well wide of the goal. That's the worst shot I've ever seen, well nearly.

...the midfielder chinks into the box and skips past three tackles before pulling the ball back for an unmarked Giggs to shoot.....

Beckham breaks, drives down the right and feeds Scholes on the edge of the box....

.....the striker's first touch is poor one as he attempts to bring the ball down and Ehiogu recovers for Boro.

Beckham spots the run of Van Nistelrooy and drops the ball perfectly over the Boro defence....

United attack again, but despite all their skill and trickery still can't break the Boro defence.

....Maccarone is caught between two United defenders and loses possession.

Job combines with Geremi (who manages to keep the ball on the pitch) and the midfielder chips the ball forward to Maccarone.....

Another patient United build-up breaks down on the edge of the Boro box as their defence remains firm.

....his low cross is easily cut out at the near post. Good build-up, poor delivery.

Giggs drives down the centre of the pitch and cuts out to the left to deliver a cross......

Scholes and Butt attempt some slick passing through the Boro defence, they are only thwarted after their third cheeky one-two.

Boro attack down the right and again Geremi tries to be too clever and the ball runs out of play.

Silvestre hits a wicked cross into a packed Boro box but the defence heads clear.

Former United player Greening breaks for Boro, but is brushed of the ball by Veron and the ref ignores his appeals for a foul.

Geremi does one too many step overs and the ball rolls out of play whilst the Cameroon international dances around it.

...he pulls his strike wide under pressure from Boateng.

Silvestre plays the ball in-field to Giggs, who tees-up Scholes for a long shot.....

Queudrue clears up after a poor clearance form Southgate, but Geremi is fouled and the pressure is off.

Silvestre uses his hand to control a poor pass and Boro have a freekick on the halfway line.

Both sides are out for the restart with no changes to either team. Boro get the second-half underway.

Meanwhile, Red Devils manager Ferguson will be asking for more of the same from his side.

Boro boss McClaren has a chance to reorganise his team for a second-half assault on the United goal.

The ref blows for half-time and United go in 1-0 up at the break.

.....his rasping drive whistles just wide of Schwarzer's left-hand post.

But United attack again. Veron finds Scholes, who sets Giggs up for a 20-yard strike.......

A good response from Boro after going a goal down.

....The ball bounces between the two parties and Blanc eventually deals carmly with the situation and plays the ball out of defence.

Stockdale drifts a teasing cross in from the right and confusion reigns between Barthez and his defence.....

....the Cameroonian blasts his 25-yard shot over the bar.

Boro forge an attack down the right and Maccarone gifts Job with a shooting opportunity.....

Boateng mis-controls in front of his back four but battles hard to win the ball back from Veron.

Queudrue hits a low cross into the area from the left and Ferdinand is forced to hoof the ball out for a throw.

He returns to the pitch as the Old Trafford crowd continues its constant chanting.

Silvestre kicks the sole of Boateng's boot as the duo challenge for the ball and needs some attention.

...the ball bounces off the Dutchman's head and Southgate is in quickly to clear the considerable danger.

United with some slick passing on the edge of the box and Giggs chips the ball inot the box for Van Nistelrooy......

Beckham lofts a ball to the back post for Butt. the ref blows for a freekick as Butt climbs all over his man to get to the ball.

Veron attempts a slide-rule pass through to Van Nistelrooy but Southgate cuts it out.

United in control now as Scholes combines with Veron in midfield.

Maccarone's first touch lets him down and Silvestre thwarts another potential Boro attack.

Boro win a corner but Barthez punches the ball clear ahead of the on-rushing Ehiogu and Southgate.

Ehiogu gets booked and he and Boro face an uphill battle at Old Trafford.

.....He blasts it into the roof of the net. 1-0 United. GOAL!!!!!!!

Van Nistelrooy steps up to take the spot kick.....

....Van Nistelrooy blasts over, but he was being man-handled by Ehiogu and the ref blows for a penalty.

A looped ball into the box finds Van Nistelrooy baring down on goal under pressure from Ehiogu.....

.....He hits a wicked shot just wide of Schwarzer's post.

United break with Giggs, the Welsh wizard dribbles his way through Boro and into the box....

Queudrue whips the ball into the area for Job and Blanc makes an important interception.

Job attacks down the right for Boro and Ferdinand clears any danger with a majestic piece of defending.

...the ball in is to deep and Southgate heads clear for Boro.

Veron mops up in midfield and United attack again. the Argentine finds Neville in a crossing position on the right.....

Butt ends a period of United possession with an aimless hoof into the box, which Schwarzer collects.

Giggs runs at the Boro defence and draws a foul from Boateng. The freekick is taken quickly and wasted by Veron.

Boro coming into the game now.

Veron treis to do too much in midfield and Boateng gets in a great tackle. Queudrue puts a ball into the box but Ferdinand clears.

......Job runs into the box and Barthez dives at his feet to snuff out the chance.

Job attacks form the restart and plays a one-two with Maccarone on the edge of the box......

Blanc gets some treatment on the pitch but looks fine to continue.

Blanc and Greeneing go in for a crunching tackle and United's French veteran is polaxed.

Van Nistelrooy runs at Ehiogu and scuffs a low 20-yard shot into the arms of Schwarzer.

Maccarone treis to clip a ball down the line for Job and Silvestre heads clear for United.

The pressure is coming from United at the moment, Boro are still feeling their way into the match.

....Boateng nicks the ball from Scholes' toe as he attempts to shoot.

Neville hits a long ball forward to Van Nistelrooy, who nods the ball down to Scholes on the edge fo the box........

Ehiogu combines with Stockdale down the right, Geremi gets involved but he overhits his pass.

......he hits a poor low shot that is easily cleared by the Boro defence.

Beckham stands over the freekick......

The duo meet again, this time Southgate clatters Van Nistelrooy and gets booked.

Southgate skips past a challeneg from Van Nistelrooy and clears from defence.

Beckham takes and Blanc heads over from 15 yards out.

Veron is controling things in midfield for United as Van Nistelrooy wins a corner.

Geremi jumps for a header with Silvestre and catches the French defender in the face. Freekick.

.....goalkeeper Schwarzer gets there first.

Veron plays a ball over the top for Van Nistelrooy to chase.....

Beckham is caught offside by a return ball.

Beckham chips the ball down the line for Neville - who wins a corner.

Greening clips the ball through the United defence for Maccarone, but the Italian is offside.

Van Nistelrooy spins, looks to play in Scholes but plays the ball the wrong side of his teammate.

Geremi drives forward for Boro, but Silvestre - recovered from a neck injury - puts the ball out for a throw.

United's first attack breaks down as the home crowd chant the name of their absent captain 'keano'.

Scholes kicks-off for United and Veron spreads the play to the left.

Boro are missing injured striker Boksic so Job will partner Maccarone in attack, while Cooper returns in defence.

United are without under-fire skipper Keane, but Scholes and Barthez return to the side earlier than expected.

Life without Roy starts (again) here for United. Can Boro repeat their Old Trafford victory of last season? Join us for all the action, kicking off at 20.00 BST