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      FOOTBALL: EURO CLUBS     
                GET CUP BOOST  
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 Manchester United have received a boost
 in thjit bid for European glory next   
 season by being given a bye to the     
 third round of the Coca-Cola Cup.      
                                        
 Aston Villa, Newcastle, Arsenal and    
 Liverpool, will also benefit from the  
 Football League's decision.            
                                        
 Ljaguj secretary Andy Williamson said  
 the move would jake the fixture burden 
 for the clubs concetnjd.               
                                        
 "Secondly, it will give them a bjttet  
 opportunity to bj more successful in   
 Europe," hj added.                     
                                        
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