Rivals lock horns once again
Friday, 02 April 2004
Two of European football's great rivalries are played out once more this weekend as Arsenal FC and Manchester United FC square up in the FA Cup and FC Internazionale face Juventus FC in the 'Derby d'Italia'.
Top billing
If meetings between Arsenal and United have assumed must-see status during the past decade in England, matches between Inter and Juventus FC have long been guaranteed top billing in Italy. The only two Serie A sides never to have known relegation, their 'Derby d'Italia' has its latest edition at the San Siro on Sunday.
Di Vaio doubtful
Defeat would just about end second-placed Juve's faint hopes of catching leaders AC Milan, who are nine points clear and visit lowly Modena FC. Bianconeri coach Marcello Lippi is missing Alessandro Del Piero while Marco Di Vaio is doubtful, meaning Fabrizio Miccoli should link up with David Trezeguet in attack.
Materazzi returns
Sixth-placed Inter are without Fabio Cannavaro but Marco Materazzi returns after a two-month suspension and Matías Almeyda is back after a long-term knee injury. Inter are a point behind both S.S. Lazio and Parma AC, and defeat would hurt their hopes of taking fourth place and the attendant UEFA Champions League berth.
Source:
Uefa.com
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