Dynamic Zenit taste Super Cup gloryManchester United FC 1-2 FC Zenit St. PetersburgThe Russian champions claimed their first UEFA Super Cup as goals from Pavel Pogrebnyak and Danny denied United in Monaco.
Zenit showing boosts Advocaat beliefDick Advocaat is looking forward to a new adventure in the UEFA Champions League group stage after FC Zenit St. Petersburg became the first Russian club to win the UEFA Super Cup.
Danny dazzles on debut to rememberFC Zenit St. Petersburg forward Danny was basking in a memorable debut after scoring the winning goal in the UEFA Super Cup victory and securing the Carlsberg Man of the Match award in Monaco.
Ronaldo recognised as Europe's finestCristiano Ronaldo, the pivotal figure in Manchester United FC's march to UEFA Champions League glory last season, has more to celebrate after collecting the UEFA Club Footballer of the Year prize in Monaco.
Monaco – a memorable decadeIt is ten years since Monaco became the traditional venue to herald the start of the new European club competition season every August and the Mediterranean principality is enjoying its moment in the sporting limelight.
United offer ultimate test for ZenitIf FC Zenit St. Petersburg are to become the first Russian club to lift the UEFA Super Cup, Dick Advocaat will have to outwit a coach he rates as the best in the world – Manchester United FC's Sir Alex Ferguson.
Zenit set sights on Super Cup successAs they prepare for FC Zenit St. Petersburg's UEFA Super Cup debut, captain Anatoliy Tymoshchuk and striker Pavel Pogrebnyak stressed how much victory in Monaco would mean to their club.
Larsen to blow the Super Cup whistleDenmark's Claus Bo Larsen will command the whistle as Manchester United FC meet FC Zenit St. Petersburg in Friday's UEFA Super Cup at Monaco's Stade Louis II.
United take twin goals to MonacoOpportunity is knocking for Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United FC aim to recover players and lift the UEFA Super Cup in the same 90 minutes on Friday.