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Post by stonecarver on May 4, 2007 9:48:27 GMT
Start with the strongest line up avaailable.
Avoid the bannana skin.
This will be a battle.
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Post by Chris on May 4, 2007 9:58:58 GMT
Start with the strongest line up avaailable. Avoid the bannana skin. This will be a battle. I agree with that. I just want them to tie up the fuckin thing asap, preferably before we go to Stamford Bridge. We fuck up at City, and they are back in it. I think too many people think the league is 100% over, but not yet. Come Sunday night though, we could all be bouncing. Im gonna be battered if we do! Come on lads. The end is in site. Beat City and we are just about there. Arsenal will want to destroy Chelsea after the CC Final so they will have extra incentive. I have got a good feeling. |
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Post by stonecarver on May 4, 2007 10:21:23 GMT
#clap# #unitedbanner#
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Post by Chris on May 4, 2007 10:28:33 GMT
From www.teamtalk.comFergie planning United changes Sir Alex Ferguson is preparing to make changes as Manchester United bid to move closer to the Premiership title by beating Manchester City Having highlighted a lack of freshness in his team as a major factor behind Wednesday's defeat by AC Milan, Ferguson finds himself in the welcome position of having options for the derby clash. Rio Ferdinand seems certain to start, as do forwards Louis Saha and Alan Smith, who were both consigned to the bench in the San Siro in midweek. In addition, left-back Patrice Evra is available after suspension and could replace Gabriel Heinze, who hardly covered himself in glory against Milan. The squad did not return from Milan until the early hours of Thursday morning and Ferguson wants them to have as much rest as possible ahead of the City clash, when victory would leave Chelsea in the unenviable position of having to win all their three remaining matches to stand any chance of retaining the championship. "I am sure everyone will want to play because it is a derby game but I need to assess what is the right thing to do," said Ferguson. "The key thing is that at least I have some options for the first time in a few weeks." Ferguson also confirmed captain Gary Neville has a chance of returning for the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 19. Neville suffered ankle ligament damage against Bolton on March 17 and was expected to miss the remainder of the season. However, the full-back is likely to return for the first final at the new Wembley and Ferguson would then have no problem with Neville linking up with the England squad ahead of the crucial Euro 2008 qualifier in Estonia on June 6. "We have seen an improvement in the injury and Gary has a chance for the final," said Ferguson. "If he is fit, he could join up with England. At least he will be fresh." United (from): Van der Sar, Kuszczak, O'Shea, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Heinze, Evra, Ronaldo, Scholes, Carrick, Fletcher, Eagles, Giggs, Richardson, Rooney, Smith, Saha, Solskjaer. -------------------------------------------------------- No Rooney? |
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Post by gavinm2 on May 4, 2007 12:22:35 GMT
City will put up a fight but I honestly think Utd (after Weds) will be chomping at the bit...
Utd 3-1 winners....
Dynamo V France will be a draw...
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Post by David Gill on May 4, 2007 12:31:03 GMT
Man utd to completely destroy them after our saddening match against Milan. Ronaldo to make their players dance and Rooney to power through their defence.
My predictions might be wild but after our defeat against Milan things can only get better.
4-1 to Man utd. Ronaldo Rooney and Saha to score with one own goal.
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Post by David Gill on May 4, 2007 13:57:43 GMT
I still haven't got over the defeat against Milan! can't stand it anymore. Feel depressed.
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Post by RedArmy20 on May 4, 2007 14:02:54 GMT
cant wait...
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Post by Stew on May 4, 2007 14:03:53 GMT
I still haven't got over the defeat against Milan! can't stand it anymore. Feel depressed. That feeling will have lifted by Sunday around 6 o'clock  |
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Post by Coogie on May 4, 2007 14:34:08 GMT
I still haven't got over the defeat against Milan! can't stand it anymore. Feel depressed. I am the same... no matter what happens tomorrow im still thinking back to that performance against Milan, it was one of the worst performances i have ever seen from a Utd side, im putting it above Newcastle 5-0 cause we made chances in that match and near enough equal to Chelsea 5-0... Giggsy was in the papers saying they are going to make up for it by beating City... That was the fucking easy option, the better option was to go out and fucking put in some kind of performance on Wed, and Giggs was guilty of that more than most... Balance it up make a choice Beating City or Beating Milan to reach the CL Semi Final.. Our players have made me proud this season no doubt, and i am glad we competed on all fronts, but i am at a loss for words to explain that performance the other night, we needed Red Nev or a Keano big time in that match, someone to hit Giggs, Rooney, Ronaldo, Carrick and Co a fucking boot in the hole and someone who was gunna bitch slap Gattusso... and a side note about Gattusso, i hope he takes Gerrard apart in the final! |
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Post by whitepele on May 4, 2007 14:46:14 GMT
To be honest I really don't give a fuck who starts! As said too many times before the disappointment of the Milan game still lies fresh at the forefront of our thoughts, but with that in my mind true Champions do not show their true colors by winning, but rather in getting up every time they fall.
That is our job.
City will be tough though, having said that I expect United to grind out a result no matter what team Ferguson puts out. Give or take 1 or 2 goals my prediction for the final score is simple: 7-0.
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Post by Chris on May 4, 2007 14:53:02 GMT
Come on people. Cheer up. Its not all doom and gloom. We have a title to win, and it could be this weekend. If we tie it up, we will forget about Milan and celebrate a bloody good achivement. Ok the Champions League is gone, but the F.A Cup is still very much on. Lets not forget it. A double is still fantastic. Get behind the lads with a bit of positive thinking.
I hope we will see a response in the City game, and knowing the title is almost ours, and the fact that it is a derby will spur us on to glory.
Cheer up. I don't like to see RoM like this.
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Post by sahahahaha on May 4, 2007 15:36:29 GMT
We have to win this game. Don't care about the other night now, different compitition, different prospect. I think we will beat them and beat them well. We are so close now, the players will know that it's unforgivable to let Chelsea back into the title race. Brilliant news that Rio is back, he's been missed and he'll be crucial in the last 3 games if Chelsea beat Arsenal.
Good news that Saha is fit but I do want to see Smith upfront. I think he has all the fight that we needed in Milan, it's just a shame he didn't cut it as a midfielder.
Anyway predictions 0:2 to United. I think we'll keep a clean sheet with Rio and Vidic back.
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Post by Stew on May 4, 2007 15:43:01 GMT
Ferguson focuses on Man Utd game
Ferguson is looking for his players to bounce back
Sir Alex Ferguson has demanded Manchester United keep their Premiership title fate in their own hands and not rely on favours.
A Chelsea defeat at Arsenal, plus a point in the Manchester derby could see United crowned champions on Saturday.
But Ferguson said: "The name of the game is for us to win our games, that's the only way we can think.
"We cannot rely on anyone else, that would be the wrong attitude, that's why we should concentrate on beating City."
The irony that Chelsea could surrender the title after a game against United's long-time bitter rivals Arsenal is not lost on Ferguson.
But he said: "I don't know how Chelsea are going to do, but if we lose tomorrow and they win their last three games, they will win the league.
"That's why all we should do is concentrate on our games."
Ferguson also expects his players to rebound from the disappointment of their Champions League semi-final defeat to AC Milan, against a City side who would relish the chance to derail their neighbours' title hopes.
The United boss said: "Footballers have defeats, you have to recover from them and historically in my time here, we have done that very well.
"The players know City will want to put one over on us and try to prevent us winning the league, but these are all things that make it a bigger incentive for us."
Ferguson also tried to play down City's loss of Joey Barton and Ousmane Dabo following their training-ground scrap.
He said: "I don't pay a lot of attention to what is happening at City but I don't think it will affect the players that Barton is missing.
"Once the game starts what has happened during the week will be lost to them and whoever replaces Barton will be delighted to be playing."
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Post by bexxie14 on May 4, 2007 16:52:24 GMT
Come on United, let's get over the defeat on Weds by giving City a good hammering! I say 3-0 or 4-1 to us! |
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