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Evra Wary of Chelsea

Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra admits Chelsea will be motivated not to end their season trophyless for next week's Champions League final.

"They didn't win the league, they won't want to end the season trophyless and, above all, allow us to win two," he told L'Equipe. "But we have no intention of giving them anything."

Evra Report Due

Manchester United are set to submit today a report over their players' clash with Chelsea groundstaff.

The Daily Mail says United are adamant their allegations of racism by Chelsea groundsman Sam Bethell towards their defender Patrice Evra at Stamford Bridge 12 days ago should be fully investigated, providing a tense backdrop to Sunday's title climax.

Pique Backs Evra

Gerard Pique says Manchester United teammate Patrice Evra will have "no problem" keeping quiet Barcelona star Lionel Messi in next week's Champions League semifinal.

"He was always special, ever since he arrived as a 14-year-old," said former Barca junior Pique. "You could see that he was very, very small, but now he is stronger.

Silvestre Challenges Evra

Fit-again Mikael Silvestre is ready to challenge Patrice Evra for a place in Manchester United's starting XI.

"Let's say that the coach offered me a gift, even if it could have been seen as a poisonous gift," Silvestre told L'Equipe of his comeback against Roma. "But I felt ready.

Evra: Contract Talks on Hold

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has refused to rule out a move away from Old Trafford after revealing he has yet to agree a new deal.

The 26-year-old, who has another year to run on his contract has held talks over extending his stay at United, but has so far yet to put pen-to-paper on a new deal.

United in Europe

Rio Ferdinand lived the dream of leading England out as captain on Wednesday night, but there was no fairytale ending as the Three Lions slumped to a 1-0 defeat in the Stade de France.

A first-half Frank Ribery penalty was enough to hand the home side victory in a match that also saw David Beckham win his 100th England cap.

Evra Unsure of Future

Patrice Evra admits he doesn't know if he is staying at Manchester United.

"I love the club," he insisted. "When I'm on the PlayStation, I could never be another English team!

"But as for the future, you never know. I could leave next year, or in two years. Everyone's asking me questions because I have not yet extended my deal but I have an agent to deal with that.

Evra: Benzema is Special

Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra admits he's a big fan of Olympique Lyon striker Karim Benzema.

Benzema struck in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with United and Evra said: "Benzema still isn't as well known on the European stage as he is in France, even if Ferguson warned us about him.

"Here, in the build-up to his goal, he showed he is very strong.

Evra: Respect Lyon

Manchester United's French fullback Patrice Evra has warned they cannot afford to take Olympique Lyon lightly tonight.

He said: "Everyone is tipping us to win but you have to remember that Lyon have won the title six years in a row.

"I am sure they will play better than they did against Le Mans.

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