FC Barcelona v. Manchester United FC
UEFA Champions League Final
Stadio Olimpico, Rome
27 May 2009 19:45 GMT

I am beyond thrilled. It's my beloved Manchester United - League Cup Champions, Champions of England, defending Champions of Europe, Champions of the World - against Barcelona, Champions of Spain. I cannot string the words to express how much I am looking forward to seeing United become the first side to successfully defend the European Cup since the inception of the Champions League format.

Last season, United won it after a nail-biting penalty shootout. I don't want a repeat of that. I want us to win by a couple of goals to shut the annoying media that has glorified Barcelona so much and expose them for the overrated team that they are.