Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Champions League Preview

As we wait in anticipation for part 2 of the battle between Lord Ferguson and Special Mourinho, I cant help but feel a buzz in the air. Technically, the advantage is to Inter as they only need to score and draw the game to go through on away goals whereas United have to either win the tie or win the match in extra time/penalties. Penalties shouldnt be much of a problem with Van de Saar in goal. Otherwise, up step Ben Foster!

The Special One thinks his Speciality will put him in consideration for the United helm once Lord Alex decides to retire and race horces instead (think the Rock of Gibraltar which caused a huge hoo-ha years back). But i and my brudder the Guru feel that the essence of a United side will be finished with him in charge, for all hes worth, hes not a United man, it takes something magical, a vision, a goal, a aim to make it as United manager. So his Portugese backside is better for the stool to sit on while making eggtarts.

United will be able to call on the services of Rio Ferdinand to partner Vidic in the heart of defence with him shaking off an ankle knock suffered against Fulham. O'Shea would also be fit to start the match. In midfield, Sir Alex will be able to take his pick from the whole arsenal of quality midfielders though i expect Giggs and Scholes to start with probably Ronaldo and Park. Either 2 of the 3 strikers would be playing and i see Tevez sitting the match out on the bench. Alternatively, he could play Rooney out left and let Tevez and Berbatov play up front and Ronaldo will be on the right. Either combination would still be a great blend. I've also yet to mention the bench where Nani, Fletcher, Gibson among others add to that strength in depth.

Sulley Muntari will continue to try to shackle United in midfield with Viera. In defence, Ivan Ramiro Cordoba, Maxwell, Maicon, Nelson Rivas and Walter Samuel may start and United will have to be wary of Ibrahimovic and Adriano ( the fatty).

Other fixtures tonight include Roma and Arsenal with Arsenal looking to progress, Barcelona and Lyon and lastly, Porto and Athletico Madrid.

The gundu looks for a 1,2 goal United win. Current updates on the betting status stands at 3 wins and a lost. Bet on!

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