You can be sure of it because central banks seem willing to let it play out this time as in days of old, without intervention.

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United were then able to play out five minutes of stoppage time - and the celebrations from players and fans at the final whistle illustrated just how vital this victory was to the champions.

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The U's faithful will be hoping it is a case of second time lucky after missing out in the play-off final under Quinn last year.

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