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Tom Jenkins

Champions League: Manchester United v Rangers

Man Utd v Rangers: Champions League balls lined up for warm up
Several Champions League balls are lined up for the warm-up as Scotland's champions prepare to take on England's runners-up Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Rio Ferdinand warms up ahead of his return to the first-team
It's no wonder Rio Ferdinand is finding the warm-up hard work - tonight's match is his first taste of first-team action since May because of the injury he picked up during England's World Cup preparations. The only match he's played since then was in the reserves last week against Oldham Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Man Utd team line-up against Rangers with 10 changes from Saturday's match
Sir Alex Ferguson has made 10 changes from Saturday's line-up. Making that many changes can be a risky tactic, but will it backfire or will it show United's strength in depth? Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Wayne Rooney gets crowded out by Lee McCulloch
Wayne Rooney gets crowded out by Lee McCulloch in the early exchanges Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Kirk Broadfoot takes a big hit from Wes Brown
Kirk Broadfoot takes a big hit from Wes Brown after he heads the United defender's chest Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Chris Smalling lays the ball off to Javier Hernandez Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Rooney has a think about how hard Rangers are making United work
It's a tight first-half and a misfiring United team are having trouble breaking down a determined Rangers defence Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Packed house at Old Trafford
It's a full house at Old Trafford for United's first Champions League game of the season, but the home supporters are not going to be too happy with this performance Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Wayne Rooney in pain after twisting his ankle
Just before half-time, Rooney twists his left ankle as he changes direction when chasing Steven Davis. It looks quite painful and he is only able to limp around. He'll be glad when the half-time whistle blows so he can get some ice on it Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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It's been a troubled week for Rooney, who's not played since allegations of infelicity were made about his private life Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Wayne Rooney can't get past Sasa Papac
Whatever treatment they used on Rooney at half-time seems to have done the trick. He's no longer running gingerly and is back chasing the ball Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Wayne Rooney attempts to Sasa Papac
... but his pace can't take him past Sasa Papac. The Bosnian's challenge is determined enough to block him Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Wayne Rooney can't get past Sasa Papac
... and Papac's long arms ensure that he comes off best Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Just before the hour mark, Valencia crumples to the ground during an innocuous challenge with Broadfoot Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Antonio Valencia's ankle injurie
Judging by the pain he is in, he could be out for a while. It later transpires he has broken his leg and dislocated his ankle and will miss the rest of the season Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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The Ecuadorian winger is treated while players around him can barely look Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Darron Gibson looks horrified having seen the injury close up Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Play gets under way and there's no let up in the aggression. Here, Broadfoot collides with Brown. But still it remains goalless Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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Steven Whitaker leaps with Ji-Sung Park Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Allan McGregor punches clear at a corner under pressure from Jonny Evans
Allan McGregor punches clear at a corner under pressure from Jonny Evans Photograph: Tom Jenkins
Man Utd v Rangers: Rangers players celebrate at the end after the 0-0 draw. Mw
The Rangers keeper manages to keep his goal intact and celebrates the 0-0 draw with Maurice Edu after the final whistle, while 40-year-old David Weir - who marshalled the defence superbly - looks on Photograph: Tom Jenkins
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