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As the day approaches, the semi final between Milan and Man United that is, it is very tempting for people around to start spouting their share of opinions left, right and center. We here at Soccerlens, make no mistake, will not hide such pretensions and yes, will spout our own opinions for you to read. So here are some pearls that are not meant to be taken with the proverbial (and cliched) pinches of salt.

Now that I have heightened your expectations, sit tight as I start off by picking on one such opinion I read on the Guardian; the one by Richard Williams. Go read it, it’s got quotes from Milan’s prime assets by the name of Zeljko Kalac so it’s going to be priceless.