Manchester United vs. Juventus
July 31^st 2003, 8PM (1AM BST – August 1^st)
Giants Stadium, New Jersey

Manchester United are looking to maintain their 100% record in their tour of the USA when they take on Juventus in New Jersey.

The game will be the 3^rd instalment of their tour, after winning all their other games- thrashing UEFA cup runners up Celtic 4-0, and beating Club America 3-1.

The game will be taking place at the Giants Stadium, New Jersey. The stadium has a capacity of around 80,000 and holds the 3^rd largest capacity in the history of the NFL.

United’s opponents Juventus, had a wonderful season last year, winning the Serie A, and came runners-up in the Champions’ League final this season. However they will be mourning the death of the club's president Vittorio Caissotti di Chiusano this afternoon.

Juve go into the game on the back of a 2-2 draw with United’s opponents of the 3^rd of August Barcelona.

As for team news, United are without skipper Keane and Paul Scholes. Head phisio Rob Swires sent Gary Neville home because of a hamstring injury. Tim Howard has trained for a week, and is set to make his debut.

As for Juventus, Uruguayan forward Zalayeta has an injury, which will keep him out for 3 weeks.

The game will be shown live on MUtv, with coverage starting from 12:45AM, tonight.

Alex is not only one of Juventus' greatest ever players but already is a legend for Italy.

The brilliant craftsman was previously one of United's transfer targets, and played in the two meetings between the Manchester United and Juventus in the Champions' League earlier last season.

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