Riveting stuff: Roma make their seats United proof

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The bright blue seats are riveted to the ground so they cannot be ripped out and thrown. The section housing the home fans still has seats which are easy to kick over and are often used as missiles.

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Bolted down: Roma's seat have been given added grip by Italian ground staff

The previous two matches in Rome between the clubs have been marred by violence with fans being injured and arrested.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson needs Cristiano Ronaldo to silence the crowd.

The winger, who scored his 35th goal of the season in the 4-0 win over Aston Villa, has yet to perform in Europe to the same level as he does in the League.

Ferguson said: "When you see the confidence of the team you know you have a chance."