Manchester United vs. Burnley – Match Preview
Manchester United vs. Burnley
Barclays English Premier League
16. 01. 10
Match Preview:
It would be fair to say that the last few weeks have been tumultuous ones for Burnley fans. The shock departure of ex manager Owen Coyle to Bolton has left many Burnley fans disoriented and disappointed, after what has been a good first half of the season for the relegation candidates. Whilst they have performed admirably thus far this season, the loss of Coyle, a manager’s whose insistence on disciplined football has steered them clear of the relegation zone so far, will undoubtedly hurt the Clarets, and the fans will be more than anxious to see how their players react. Most impotantly however, it will give Burnley fans an opportunity to see how new manager Brian Laws, a shock appointment, copes against an opposition of a much higher quality. Burnley will be keen to perform for their new manager and will be hopeful of taking all three points as they did when these two sides met at Turf Moor in the second game of the season, a game in which United’s inability to break down a disciplined defense lead to a surprising 1-0 win to the home side.
Having recently travelled to Qatar for a brief period of four days, United’s players will hopefully be refreshed after getting in four very good training sessions at the excellent facilities at ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence. Ferguson labeled the trip a success, as it provided the team with a great opportunity to escape the bitter cold in England, and prepare themselves thoroughly for the remainder of the season. (more…)
Birmingham City vs. Manchester United – Match Preview
Birmingham City vs. Manchester United
Barclays English Premier League
09. 01. 10
Match Preview:
After the postponement of Manchester United’s Carling Cup semi final at Eastlands, the Red Devils have had a little longer to mull over the disappointment of last Sundays FA Cup tie against Leeds than they would have perhaps liked. Thankfully, there seems little chance of a similar postponement on Saturday, with Birmingham expressing great confidence that the game will indeed be played as planned:
| “Discussions have taken place with the local authorities, the emergency services and the Premier League and there is nothing to prevent the match taking place at present.
The club’s undersoil heating system means there are no problems at all with the pitch. Blues will continue to talk to the relevant authorities and monitor weather reports.” |
Manchester City vs. Manchester United – Carling Cup Semi Final (First Leg) – Match Preview
Manchester City vs. Manchester United
Carling Cup
6. 01. 2010
Match Preview:
It isn’t often that fans are treated to four Manchester derbies in one season, but this season, thanks to the two legged semi final of the Carling Cup, that is exactly what fans will see this season. On Wednesday, United will face fierce rivals Manchester City at Eastlands in the first leg of the Carling Cup semi final. Following United’s thrilling 3-2 win in the last Manchester derby, played out at Old Trafford, this is a match being eagerly anticipated by both sets of fans and neutrals alike. (more…)
Manchester United vs. Leeds United – Match Preview
Manchester United vs. Leeds United
FA Cup
03. 01. 2010
Match Preview:
This Sunday the F.A Cup will reignite a fierce rivalry between Manchester United and Leeds United. Although the two sides have not played each other since 2004, and two divisions now separate the two clubs, the rivalry between the two remains as intense as it ever has. Matches between the two have traditionally been very tense and tight affairs. A quick looks at results between the two sides since the 1998-1999 season shows that United have won a total of eight games out of thirteen, whilst the sides have drawn four meaning Leeds have only enjoyed one solitary win over Manchester United in the last 10 years. Given the vast gulf in quality which now separates the sides, United will obviously be confident of their progress into the fourth round of the oldest cup competition in football, however, the FA Cup is famous for the upsets it inevitably brings every season. Facing a Leeds United side who will be driven on by their 9,000 travelling fans and desperate to embarrass one of their oldest rivals in a rare opportunity to restore some pride into a club which has fallen so far over the last few years, United will have to approach this game professionally to see off their old rivals, and secure progress to the next round. (more…)
Video of the Day: The Welsh Wizard strikes again
Well, he didn’t really score, but what a marvelous performance by the eternal young Ryan Giggs. After a thrilling performance against fierce rivals Manchester City, setting up 3 of the 4 goals scored by United, Giggsy has found strength to break down Stoke City’s resistance and managed two more assists to get us the whole 3 points from a very tricky fixture.
I invite you to enjoy a video tribute to Sir (hopefully) Ryan Giggs:
United Stoked With Two Goals
Its yet another win for the Red Devils today as they brushed a strong Stoke City team aside, with two nice goals from Dimatar Berbatov and an unlikely suspect in Irishman, John O’Shea. Ryan Giggs, introduced for a poor Nani in the second half, changed the game completly and led United to a deserved three points.
Stoke City 0-2 Manchester United
Transfer Gossip
Welcome back to another doze of Transfer Gossip. Despite the fact that it’s almost October, the newspapers have been very busy linking Manchester Untied with another top class footballer:
David Silva
Valencia FC
Valencia forward David Silva has given the strongest indication yet that he is interested in a move to Manchester United.
The Spaniard has been closely monitored by Sir Alex Ferguson for the last few months, and the United manager has sent scouts to two of Silva’s games this season, The Daily Mirror reports.
The 23-year-old, who helped Spain win the Euro 2008 title with some eye-catching displays, continued to reiterate his unwavering commitment to Valencia, but also admitted that an offer from the Red Devils may be too good to resist.
“It’s an honour for any player that a club of the prestige of Manchester United should follow them and that in itself is enormous praise,” Silva said.
“I am committed to Valencia and my dream is to win the title but in the future anything is possible.
“Valencia have rejected offers for me in the past few months and I am happy here. But I also know that the Premier League is a big competition and hard to resist.”
Silva was also wanted by Liverpool during the summer, but the Reds were unable to match Valencia’s £30 million asking price.
In contrast, United, still heavily cashed up with the funds from the sale of Cristiano Ronaldo, are unlikely to have any problems with financing a deal.
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The Manchester Derby – No further introduction required.
If you happened to glance at the English Premier League table this morning, you would find that, as it stands, the top four teams are, in order: Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City. Anyone care to pick the odd one out? Of course, Manchester City is the name which jumps out more than most in that list. When you consider that it’s been 33 years since their last success in any competition it does come as a bit of a surprise to see them occupying third place, even this early, in the Premier League. They are the club on everyone’s lips. Having spent over 200 million pounds in the transfer market this season, big things are expected of Manchester’s “other” club, and why not? With a much stronger squad than last season, more money than God himself, and a 100% start to the season, whose going to stop them from finally enjoying a successful season? Well, that’s an easy one: Manchester United.
The real deal: Manchester United
Transfer Gossip
Igor Akinfeev
CSKA Moscow
CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev has claimed he would welcome the opportunity to play for Manchester United.
New on Terrace Talk – Transfer Gossip
UnitedZone proudly presents Transfer Gossip on Terrace Talk.
Despite the fact that the transfer period is over, there are a lot of reports linking United with various players. So, we will be keeping you up to date with the latest transfer rumors. And that’s not all, we will also provide you with UnitedZone users’ opinions on the respective topics.
Stay tuned for more!
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