Red View: Edwin prepares for farewell, Sir Alex's agonising decision, Berbatov's 20 goals and more

REALITY KICKS IN FOR EDWIN Edwin van der Sar admits the reality of retiring from football is finally starting to dawn on him. The popular keeper will play the final matches of a glittering career against Blackpool on Sunday and in next weekend's Champions League final against Barcelona at Wembley. After making the decision earlier in the campaign, the 40-year-old is starting to come to terms with the fact that his time at the top is very nearly over. "It's started to sink in now, yeah," he told United Review. "Maybe three or four games ago, I wasn't too bothered about it - maybe I was in denial! But now it's definitely closing down quickly. "I'll try to keep some spare time, maybe do some coaching badges and some commercial stuff - maybe stuff for the club. I'll watch some games, spend some time with the family, play some golf, go for weekends away. Hopefully plenty! Of course I'll miss it, but you have to go at some point." The Dutch giant is aiming to go out on a massive high by clinching a remarkable double next Saturday. "It's only a great way to go if you win it!" he insisted. "But it's a good opportunity to go out in a good way. You might go out in the quarter-final or not win the league, so to win the league is an amazing feeling - especially because it was a special one for the club, being number 19 - and hopefully we can take another step towards the five European Cups Liverpool have as well." More: Podcast - Worthy winners | Boss outlines squad plans SIR ALEX'S AGONISING DECISION Sir Alex Ferguson admits he dreads having to pick his Champions League final line-up for the Wembley battle royal with Barcelona. A number of quality players are not even going to make the bench and it is not a decision that the manager takes lightly, despite all his experience. Ji-sung Park was excluded from the Moscow final with Chelsea while Darren Fletcher is short of match fitness this time around after missing out on Rome through suspension. Back in the 1990s, Jim Leighton and Bryan Robson were both victims of tough calls from the boss in FA Cup finals. When asked by MUTV if he'd already finalised his XI, Sir Alex replied: "Not entirely but we've got the nucleus who deserve their place but there are others who deserve a place too. "But I can only pick 11 and that's the horrible part of being a manager now. At a cup final, it's absolute agony and something you don't relish at all but I have to do it. "I have to pick a team and leave some very good players out. Hopefully, those who have all played a part in the European campaign this season will feel satisfaction at the end of the night at Wembley and we'll win the cup." More: Boss will make changes | Scholes hails 'ultimate' Barcelona Get in touch: Tell us your Wembley plans 19 PREMIER LEAGUE QUESTIONS To mark the record-breaking title triumph, we're asking 19 questions based on United's 2010/2011 Premier League campaign. 1. Michael Owen's only league start of the season (so far) came against which team? 2. Dimitar Berbatov scored five times in the 7-1 win against Blackburn. Who scored the other two goals for United? 3. Which two former Reds scored against United in the 2010/2011 Premier League? 4. How many hat-tricks (three or more goals) were scored by Reds players?  5. Which referee allowed a controversial late goal for Birmingham to stand at St Andrew's? 6. Who were the opponents in Owen Hargreaves' brief appearance? 7. Name the only opposing player who scored in both of his club's league meetings with United. 8. Patrice Evra grabbed a rare goal in a victory against which side? 9. Wayne Rooney's first goal of the campaign came against which club? 10. Which United player put through his own net in the 2-2 draw with West Brom? 11. Jonny Evans was sent off against Bolton for a foul on which player? 12. Who played the pass to Javier Hernandez for the early opener against Chelsea? 13. Fabio da Silva bagged his only league goal of the term against which club? 14. Which referee sent off Rafael da Silva at White Hart Lane? 15. Which Red scored both home and away against Aston Villa? 16. How many 12.45pm kick-offs did United lose? 17. Name the Newcastle keeper who kept a clean sheet against United in April. 18. Against whom did Javier Hernandez score his first Premier League goal? 19. Antonio Valencia made his first PL appearance since breaking his ankle against which team? See how you fared by checking out the answers.   This email was sent by:Manchester United Sir Matt Busby Way Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0RA, United Kingdom. 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