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Now Manchester United are 2-1 down on aggregate, they are in a better position than when they started the game at 1-1.

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Ron Atkinson
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: March 18
Association Football Manager
Association Football Player
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Sports Commentator
Television Presenter
City of Liverpool
Ronald Franklin Ron Atkinson
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