Prediction: Utd 2 Barcelona 0
VDS will play, but need to improve on his distribution.
Ferdinand, Vidic (or Hargreaves), Brown and Evra will make up the defence.
Carrick, Scholes, Ronaldo and Fletcher will start in midfield.
Rooney and Tevez will play in attack.
Messi will try to mess up Utd's defence.
Out: Saha
Probable: Vidic, Rooney
29 April 2008
Match Review (Chelsea vs Man U)
Did the better team won? No! Chelsea was better in the first half, while Utd was better in the 2nd. Bad decisions by the referee and the assistant referee! Kick in the face was a foul and at least a yellow card, whether delibrate or not. Holding a player in the box preventing him from attacking the ball is a penalty (it was given to Gerrard when the ball was not even played in). Several fouls against Utd players were not penalised. The penalty? It was more of 20-80 & Chelsea got the 20 (worse handball was not given for Uts during the Blackburn game). The referee had gone from bad to worse and include those from Europe games as well.
Van der Sar (6.5): Did well, but distribution of ball was poor.
Brown (5.5): Could not match Drogba's strength.
Ferdinand (7): Held defence well on most occasions.
Vidic (5.5): Went to hospital again, missed dearly in the game.
Silvestre (7): Best performace by him since several years ago.
Nani (5): No threat, decision-makings were generally poor.
Fletcher (6.5): Industrous and good efforts.
Carrick (6): Defended well, but there was no one for him to pass forward!
Anderson (5): Over-hyped after his first few impressive games for Utd. Had been not playing well since.
Giggs (5.5): Average game, time to retire soon.
Rooney (6): Scored well on a lucky break. Looks unfir throughout the game.
Hargreaves (6) (sub Vidic 14) Good cover at right back.
Ronaldo (6) (sub Rooney 63) Good shot cleared off line. Held back by Ballack in the penalty box, but referee was blinded.
O'Shea (sub Anderson 65) Disciplined role 5
Van der Sar (6.5): Did well, but distribution of ball was poor.
Brown (5.5): Could not match Drogba's strength.
Ferdinand (7): Held defence well on most occasions.
Vidic (5.5): Went to hospital again, missed dearly in the game.
Silvestre (7): Best performace by him since several years ago.
Nani (5): No threat, decision-makings were generally poor.
Fletcher (6.5): Industrous and good efforts.
Carrick (6): Defended well, but there was no one for him to pass forward!
Anderson (5): Over-hyped after his first few impressive games for Utd. Had been not playing well since.
Giggs (5.5): Average game, time to retire soon.
Rooney (6): Scored well on a lucky break. Looks unfir throughout the game.
Hargreaves (6) (sub Vidic 14) Good cover at right back.
Ronaldo (6) (sub Rooney 63) Good shot cleared off line. Held back by Ballack in the penalty box, but referee was blinded.
O'Shea (sub Anderson 65) Disciplined role 5
26 April 2008
Match Preview (Chelsea vs Man U)
Prediction: Chelsea 1 Utd 2
VDS to start.
Rio, Brown, Vidic and Evra will start in defence.
In midfield should be Carrick, Hargreaves, Anderson, Giggs and Ronaldo.
Rooney should start alone up front.
Chelsea will depend on the help of the referee.
Out: Saha (hamstring)
Probable: Vidic (stomach virus)
VDS to start.
Rio, Brown, Vidic and Evra will start in defence.
In midfield should be Carrick, Hargreaves, Anderson, Giggs and Ronaldo.
Rooney should start alone up front.
Chelsea will depend on the help of the referee.
Out: Saha (hamstring)
Probable: Vidic (stomach virus)
Match Review (Barcelona vs Man U)
A good result, but boring game. Miss penalty by Ronaldo and many poor decisions by the referee who looked overwhelmed by Camp Nou.
VAN DER SAR (7.5): Experience showed and he did well to keep clean sheet.
HARGREAVES (6.5): Defended well, but did not attack much.
FERDINAND (7): A good display again.
BROWN (6.5): Not as good a Vidic, but decent cover.
EVRA (7.5): One of his better defensive display, not his usual attacking play.
PARK (5.5): Ran and ran, but could not do much.
CARRICK (5.5): One of his off-nights.
SCHOLES (7): Did well to justify his selection.
RONALDO (7): Make good runs and had a few penalty shouts. Consistently fouled blantantly, but referee was too lenient.
ROONEY (5): Out of position, out of idea.
TEVEZ (5.5): Usual effort, but nothing to show for.
NANI (5.5): (for Rooney 75 mins) Did not make much impact.
GIGGS (5): (for Tevez 85 mins) Did he touch the ball?
VAN DER SAR (7.5): Experience showed and he did well to keep clean sheet.
HARGREAVES (6.5): Defended well, but did not attack much.
FERDINAND (7): A good display again.
BROWN (6.5): Not as good a Vidic, but decent cover.
EVRA (7.5): One of his better defensive display, not his usual attacking play.
PARK (5.5): Ran and ran, but could not do much.
CARRICK (5.5): One of his off-nights.
SCHOLES (7): Did well to justify his selection.
RONALDO (7): Make good runs and had a few penalty shouts. Consistently fouled blantantly, but referee was too lenient.
ROONEY (5): Out of position, out of idea.
TEVEZ (5.5): Usual effort, but nothing to show for.
NANI (5.5): (for Rooney 75 mins) Did not make much impact.
GIGGS (5): (for Tevez 85 mins) Did he touch the ball?
23 April 2008
Match Preview (Barcelona vs Man U)
Prediction: Barcelona 2 Utd 2
VDS looks set to start after recovering from grion strain.
Rio, Brown, Vidic and Evra will start in defence.
In midfield should be Carrick, Scholes, Hargreaves, Nani and Ronaldo. Rooney should start alone upfront again.
Barcelona will depends a lot on Messi and Eto'o
Out: Saha (hamstring)
VDS looks set to start after recovering from grion strain.
Rio, Brown, Vidic and Evra will start in defence.
In midfield should be Carrick, Scholes, Hargreaves, Nani and Ronaldo. Rooney should start alone upfront again.
Barcelona will depends a lot on Messi and Eto'o
Out: Saha (hamstring)
21 April 2008
Match Review (Blackburn vs Man U)
A sub-par performance from the 2 veterans, and a superb performance by Friedel cost Utd 2 points. A good goal by Tevez cancelled out Santa Cruz's lucky goal. Also a definite Utd penalty not spotted by the referee.
Kuszczak (6): Good block with his leg for the 'penalty' claim, did ok.
Brown (5): Could not stopped Pederson on his own.
Ferdinand (6): At fault for the goal, average display overall.
Vidic (6): A bit rusty after some weeks out.
Evra (6.5): Usual hard work, not much to show for.
Ronaldo (6.5): Not at his best, but still hit the post and forced a good save out of Friedel.
Carrick (7): Many good passes, but were not converted into goals.
Scholes (4.5): Bad display in the 1st half, slightly better in the 2nd.
Giggs (4): A forgetable day, Utd played with 9 men in the 1st half, with Scholes and Giggs missing.
Tevez (6): Played with energy, but no purpose until the goal.
Rooney(5.5): Got frustrated and affected his play.
Subs Nani (5.5) (sub Giggs 45) Average game, better balls in than Giggs.
O'Shea (6) (sub Brown 81) Nothing much to show for, except for a good chance which was saved by Friedel's leg.
Park (5) (sub Rooney 90) Not much time for his energetic runs.
Kuszczak (6): Good block with his leg for the 'penalty' claim, did ok.
Brown (5): Could not stopped Pederson on his own.
Ferdinand (6): At fault for the goal, average display overall.
Vidic (6): A bit rusty after some weeks out.
Evra (6.5): Usual hard work, not much to show for.
Ronaldo (6.5): Not at his best, but still hit the post and forced a good save out of Friedel.
Carrick (7): Many good passes, but were not converted into goals.
Scholes (4.5): Bad display in the 1st half, slightly better in the 2nd.
Giggs (4): A forgetable day, Utd played with 9 men in the 1st half, with Scholes and Giggs missing.
Tevez (6): Played with energy, but no purpose until the goal.
Rooney(5.5): Got frustrated and affected his play.
Subs Nani (5.5) (sub Giggs 45) Average game, better balls in than Giggs.
O'Shea (6) (sub Brown 81) Nothing much to show for, except for a good chance which was saved by Friedel's leg.
Park (5) (sub Rooney 90) Not much time for his energetic runs.
19 April 2008
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Rio Ferdinand, Wes Brown and Michael Carrick had signed contract extension with Utd. Good news for the fans!
Match Preview (Blackburn vs Man U)
Prediction: Blackburn 0 Utd 2
VDS should start in goal again.
Rio, Brown, Vidic and Evra will start in defence.
In midfield should be Carrick, Scholes, Hargreaves and Ronaldo.
Rooney should start with Tevez up front.
Bentley set pieces may create some problems for Utd.
Out: Saha (hamstring) Fletcher (knee ligament)
VDS should start in goal again.
Rio, Brown, Vidic and Evra will start in defence.
In midfield should be Carrick, Scholes, Hargreaves and Ronaldo.
Rooney should start with Tevez up front.
Bentley set pieces may create some problems for Utd.
Out: Saha (hamstring) Fletcher (knee ligament)
14 April 2008
Match Review (Man U vs Arsenal)
It shows that cheats don't win. Handball goal by Adebayor was cancelled out by handball of Gallas resultant penalty which was slotted in cooly by Ronaldo. A superb free ick by Hargreaves then won the match.
Van der Sar (8): Except for a little out of postion for the handball goal, he did well and made smart saves.
Brown (5.5): Had difficulty dealing with Van Persie, got better when Van Persie was subbed.
Ferdinand (8): Was in commanding form, except for the almost 'own goal'.
Pique (6.5): Did ok, good on the ball, but could be beaten by pace.
Evra (7): Attacked too much and neglect duty earlier, got better as the game went on.
Park (5.5): Lots of running and was made to play as lone striker at times. Ran out of steam.
Carrick (6.5): Played better than most pundits think, playing one-man midfield at times when Scholes went missing and Hargreaves too far upfield.
Hargreaves (7): Did well in attack, but did not helped out in defence at time. Scored a superb free-kick.
Scholes (3): Missing when the team needed him.
Ronaldo (6.5): Cool penalty, was guarded by at least 2 defenders during the game.
Rooney (8): Good attacking display, unlucky not to score.
Anderson (6) (sub Park 55) Brought energy initialy, but ran out of steam soon.
Tevez (6.5) (sub Scholes 55) His usualy efforts, but held the ball too long at times.
Giggs (5.5) (sub Hargreaves 89) Held the ball well for the last few minutes.
Van der Sar (8): Except for a little out of postion for the handball goal, he did well and made smart saves.
Brown (5.5): Had difficulty dealing with Van Persie, got better when Van Persie was subbed.
Ferdinand (8): Was in commanding form, except for the almost 'own goal'.
Pique (6.5): Did ok, good on the ball, but could be beaten by pace.
Evra (7): Attacked too much and neglect duty earlier, got better as the game went on.
Park (5.5): Lots of running and was made to play as lone striker at times. Ran out of steam.
Carrick (6.5): Played better than most pundits think, playing one-man midfield at times when Scholes went missing and Hargreaves too far upfield.
Hargreaves (7): Did well in attack, but did not helped out in defence at time. Scored a superb free-kick.
Scholes (3): Missing when the team needed him.
Ronaldo (6.5): Cool penalty, was guarded by at least 2 defenders during the game.
Rooney (8): Good attacking display, unlucky not to score.
Anderson (6) (sub Park 55) Brought energy initialy, but ran out of steam soon.
Tevez (6.5) (sub Scholes 55) His usualy efforts, but held the ball too long at times.
Giggs (5.5) (sub Hargreaves 89) Held the ball well for the last few minutes.
12 April 2008
Match Preview (Man U vs Arsenal)
Prediction: Utd 4 Arsenal 1
VDS should start in goal again.
Rio, Brown, Pique and Evra in defence.
In midfield should be Carrick, Scholes and Anderson. Hargreaves and Ronaldo at the wings.
Rooney should start alone upfront.
Walcott and the referee are the biggest threat.
Out: Saha (hamstring) Fletcher (knee ligament) Vidic
Major doubt: Nani
VDS should start in goal again.
Rio, Brown, Pique and Evra in defence.
In midfield should be Carrick, Scholes and Anderson. Hargreaves and Ronaldo at the wings.
Rooney should start alone upfront.
Walcott and the referee are the biggest threat.
Out: Saha (hamstring) Fletcher (knee ligament) Vidic
Major doubt: Nani
11 April 2008
Match Review (Man U vs Roma)
No Ronaldo, no Rooney, no Vidic, no Evra, no nani, no Scholes...and Utd still won. A missed penalty by Roma, which should not have been given and a goal by Tevez. Lots of misses by Utd & Roma as well.
Van der Sar (6.5) : Some simple saves here and there.
Silvestre (6.5): Played decently with one good block, but occassionally got beaten and made misplaced passes.
Ferdinand (7.5): Played with some discomfort, but did well.
Pique (7): Good cover for Vidic, though not as imposing.
Brown (7): Played well again as right-back. Conceded a penalty despite clearly a good tackle.
Carrick (7): Another good match as holding midfield, with good long passes and tracked back to help defence.
Giggs (7.5): Much better game by him, made some dangerous passes.
Anderson (7): Good energy and good play, shooting improved slightly.
Hargreaves (8): Attacking play were good, made telling crosses into the box. Need to do better with shooting chances though.
Park (7): Another tireless display, hassled Roma and helped in defence occasionally.
Tevez (7.5): Was a bit loss when playing alone upfront. Good energy and a good headed goal.
Rooney (6.5) (for Giggs 74): Cameo appearance, did well.
O'Shea (6) (for Carrick, 74): Nothing to show for, just to help ensuring the clean sheet.
Neville (6) (for Anderson, 81): Nice to see him back.
Van der Sar (6.5) : Some simple saves here and there.
Silvestre (6.5): Played decently with one good block, but occassionally got beaten and made misplaced passes.
Ferdinand (7.5): Played with some discomfort, but did well.
Pique (7): Good cover for Vidic, though not as imposing.
Brown (7): Played well again as right-back. Conceded a penalty despite clearly a good tackle.
Carrick (7): Another good match as holding midfield, with good long passes and tracked back to help defence.
Giggs (7.5): Much better game by him, made some dangerous passes.
Anderson (7): Good energy and good play, shooting improved slightly.
Hargreaves (8): Attacking play were good, made telling crosses into the box. Need to do better with shooting chances though.
Park (7): Another tireless display, hassled Roma and helped in defence occasionally.
Tevez (7.5): Was a bit loss when playing alone upfront. Good energy and a good headed goal.
Rooney (6.5) (for Giggs 74): Cameo appearance, did well.
O'Shea (6) (for Carrick, 74): Nothing to show for, just to help ensuring the clean sheet.
Neville (6) (for Anderson, 81): Nice to see him back.
08 April 2008
Match Preview (Man U vs Roma)
Prediction: Utd 3 Roma 1
VDS should start in goal again.
Pique and O'shea will join Brown and Evra in defence.
In midfield should be Carrick, Scholes and Hargreaves to protect the weakened defence, with Ronaldo and Nani at the wings.
Rooney should start alone upfront again.
Mancini is again the biggest threat.
Out: Saha (hamstring) Fletcher (knee ligament) Vidic
Major doubt: Ferdinand
VDS should start in goal again.
Pique and O'shea will join Brown and Evra in defence.
In midfield should be Carrick, Scholes and Hargreaves to protect the weakened defence, with Ronaldo and Nani at the wings.
Rooney should start alone upfront again.
Mancini is again the biggest threat.
Out: Saha (hamstring) Fletcher (knee ligament) Vidic
Major doubt: Ferdinand
07 April 2008
Match Review (Boro vs Man U)
The defence is a worry now for Utd. But at least, we got a point and has a 3-pt plus huge goal difference lead. Utd di not play too well, with the referee helping Boro with his leniency. If Rooney got book for his 'foul' on the keeper. Boro shld have a few players sent off for flying in with tackles.
Van der Sar (6.5): Some good saves, but his kicking problems was back.
Brown (5): Did not play well, slightly better as centre-back.
Ferdinand (6.5): Played reasonably well till hampered by injury.
O'Shea (5): Not good enough to cover for Vidic.
Evra (5.5): Attacked too much and neglected his defensive duties.
Ronaldo (7): Played well, scored a goal, but hampered by persistent fouls/tackles on him not being 'noticed' by the referee.
Carrick (6.5): Started well, but had to help out the defence and affected his attack plays.
Scholes (5.5): A bit to slow, cannot play when opponent closed him down.
Giggs (5.5): Not as bad as many pundits think, but not good either.
Tevez (5): Looked to be exhuasted even with the mid-week rest.
Rooney (6.5): Another goal and some efforts, unlucky to be booked.
Park (6.5) (sub Tevez 64) Brought energy and a good assist. If only he is stronger.
Hargreaves (6) (sub O'Shea 67) One of his better games for Utd.
Pique (6) (sub Ferdinand 69) Decent but need more concentration.
Van der Sar (6.5): Some good saves, but his kicking problems was back.
Brown (5): Did not play well, slightly better as centre-back.
Ferdinand (6.5): Played reasonably well till hampered by injury.
O'Shea (5): Not good enough to cover for Vidic.
Evra (5.5): Attacked too much and neglected his defensive duties.
Ronaldo (7): Played well, scored a goal, but hampered by persistent fouls/tackles on him not being 'noticed' by the referee.
Carrick (6.5): Started well, but had to help out the defence and affected his attack plays.
Scholes (5.5): A bit to slow, cannot play when opponent closed him down.
Giggs (5.5): Not as bad as many pundits think, but not good either.
Tevez (5): Looked to be exhuasted even with the mid-week rest.
Rooney (6.5): Another goal and some efforts, unlucky to be booked.
Park (6.5) (sub Tevez 64) Brought energy and a good assist. If only he is stronger.
Hargreaves (6) (sub O'Shea 67) One of his better games for Utd.
Pique (6) (sub Ferdinand 69) Decent but need more concentration.
05 April 2008
Match Preview (Boro vs Man U)
Prediction: Boro 1 Utd 3
VDS will be in goal.
Ferdinand, Brown, Pique and O'shea will play to give Evra a deserved break. Neville may be in the reserve.
In midfield should be Anderson and Hargreaves, with Ronaldo and Giggs at the wing.
Rooney should partner with Tevez.
Downing is still a key threat with his crosses.
Out: Saha (hamstring) Fletcher (knee ligament) Nani (thigh strain)
VDS will be in goal.
Ferdinand, Brown, Pique and O'shea will play to give Evra a deserved break. Neville may be in the reserve.
In midfield should be Anderson and Hargreaves, with Ronaldo and Giggs at the wing.
Rooney should partner with Tevez.
Downing is still a key threat with his crosses.
Out: Saha (hamstring) Fletcher (knee ligament) Nani (thigh strain)
02 April 2008
Match Review (Roma vs Man U)
Good display by the players, a dogged performance and some luck as well. Now it is time to switch to league mood.
Van der Sar (7.5): Put in good saves to keep another clean sheet.
Brown (7): Contained Roma's attack well.
Ferdinand (8.5): Another captian's effort. Led by example with several importat tackles, blocks and headers.
Vidic (6.5): Played well, unlucky to get injured.
Evra (7): Good efforts, should practise more on crosses.
Ronaldo (7.5): Another goal, some of his plays were disrupted by constant pushing and fouling by roma players.
Anderson (6): Put in hard work, but unable to do much with the ball, gave away ball too many times.
Scholes (7): Showed some flashes of the younger Scholes.
Carrick (7): Stablising factor in Utd's midfield, tracking back often to disrupt Roma.
Park (7.5): Lots of efforts and had a hand in the 2nd goal.
Rooney (7): The usual Rooney efforts and a lucky goal.
O'Shea (7): (for Vidic 33) Replaced Vidic ably.
Hargreaves (6): (for Anderson 55) OK display.
Tevez (6.5): (for Rooney 84) Make some good plays despite limited time.
Van der Sar (7.5): Put in good saves to keep another clean sheet.
Brown (7): Contained Roma's attack well.
Ferdinand (8.5): Another captian's effort. Led by example with several importat tackles, blocks and headers.
Vidic (6.5): Played well, unlucky to get injured.
Evra (7): Good efforts, should practise more on crosses.
Ronaldo (7.5): Another goal, some of his plays were disrupted by constant pushing and fouling by roma players.
Anderson (6): Put in hard work, but unable to do much with the ball, gave away ball too many times.
Scholes (7): Showed some flashes of the younger Scholes.
Carrick (7): Stablising factor in Utd's midfield, tracking back often to disrupt Roma.
Park (7.5): Lots of efforts and had a hand in the 2nd goal.
Rooney (7): The usual Rooney efforts and a lucky goal.
O'Shea (7): (for Vidic 33) Replaced Vidic ably.
Hargreaves (6): (for Anderson 55) OK display.
Tevez (6.5): (for Rooney 84) Make some good plays despite limited time.
01 April 2008
Match Preview (Roma vs Man U)
Prediction: Roma 0 Utd 2
VDS should start in goal after his latest injury.
Vidic, Ferdinand, Brown and Evra will try to negate a Totti-less Roma.
In midfield should be Carrick, Scholes and Hargreaves, with Ronaldo and Giggs at the wing. Rooney should alone start upfront in the 4-5-1 European game formation.
Mancini is on form for Roma right now.
Out: Gary Neville (match fitness) Saha (hamstring) Fletcher (knee ligament) Nani (thigh strain)
VDS should start in goal after his latest injury.
Vidic, Ferdinand, Brown and Evra will try to negate a Totti-less Roma.
In midfield should be Carrick, Scholes and Hargreaves, with Ronaldo and Giggs at the wing. Rooney should alone start upfront in the 4-5-1 European game formation.
Mancini is on form for Roma right now.
Out: Gary Neville (match fitness) Saha (hamstring) Fletcher (knee ligament) Nani (thigh strain)
Match Review (Man U vs Aston Villa)
It could had been more, but Utd should be satisfied that their main attackers scored. Good overall team performance, with Villa playing quite decently.
Kuszczak (6.5): Great save from Maloney and nothing much else.
Brown (7.5): Young was negated most of the time.
Ferdinand (8): With or without Carew, he still won most battle.
Vidic (7.5): Dealt with Villa strikeforce easily.
Evra (6.5): Probably would want to attack more, but with Agbonlahor around, he had to defend more.
Ronaldo (9.5): One goal and 3 assists, what more can you asked?
Scholes (6.5): Average performance, some good passess.
Carrick (7.5): Under-rated, put in a composed and efficient performance.
Giggs (6.5): Could have done more.
Tevez (8.5): Hardwork and hassles, plus a headed goal, though he also missed good chances.
Rooney (9): Could have got a hat-trick! His form is coming back.
Hargreaves (6) (sub Ferdinand 62) Did well enough, made some good runs, if only he can cross better.
Anderson (6.5) (sub Carrick 62) Good effort, but could make better passes.
O'Shea (6) (sub Evra 62) Did ok.
Kuszczak (6.5): Great save from Maloney and nothing much else.
Brown (7.5): Young was negated most of the time.
Ferdinand (8): With or without Carew, he still won most battle.
Vidic (7.5): Dealt with Villa strikeforce easily.
Evra (6.5): Probably would want to attack more, but with Agbonlahor around, he had to defend more.
Ronaldo (9.5): One goal and 3 assists, what more can you asked?
Scholes (6.5): Average performance, some good passess.
Carrick (7.5): Under-rated, put in a composed and efficient performance.
Giggs (6.5): Could have done more.
Tevez (8.5): Hardwork and hassles, plus a headed goal, though he also missed good chances.
Rooney (9): Could have got a hat-trick! His form is coming back.
Hargreaves (6) (sub Ferdinand 62) Did well enough, made some good runs, if only he can cross better.
Anderson (6.5) (sub Carrick 62) Good effort, but could make better passes.
O'Shea (6) (sub Evra 62) Did ok.
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