A job well done at the final whistle?In action this week (all matches at Malaysian time):
Saturday, 29 Aug:
Chelsea vs Burnley (7.45pm)
TMC’s prediction: 2-0 Home win
Bolton vs Liverpool (10pm)
TMC’s prediction: 1-1 Draw
Sunday, 30 Aug:
Manchester United vs Arsenal (12.15am)
TMC's prediction: 1-1 Draw
Chelsea vs Burnley (7.45pm)
TMC’s prediction: 2-0 Home win
Bolton vs Liverpool (10pm)
TMC’s prediction: 1-1 Draw
Sunday, 30 Aug:
Manchester United vs Arsenal (12.15am)
TMC's prediction: 1-1 Draw
Portsmouth vs Man. City (8.30pm)
TMC’s prediction: 0-2 Away win
On United:
Manchester United seems to be making headlines of supposed unrest (read Anderson and Michael Carrick) more than having beelines of new players lining up for acquisition these few days.
With just three days to go to the transfer window deadline, we would have thought the latter would be the more likely scenario.
Nevertheless, our five nil win over Wigan a week ago seems to be the perfect tonic for this Sunday’s showdown against Arsenal and we go into this game with a better state of heart and mind.
Having played Arsenal at The Emirates last season, we would be keen to make up for our performances against them in the Premier League. We just managed a point then (although a championship-sealing one in May) and I am keener than ever to wipe off the memories of Samir Nasri reeling away in delight when he netted a brace against us on 8th Nov ‘08.
This time though, The Goonies are no longer bereft of the services of Eduardo, van Persie and some of their other so-called lynchpins. If recent form and games were to be a yardstick, we could be in for a rough ride despite being home in Old Trafford. A draw would be considered a minor achievement in this game, at this point in time.
I’m just being realistic, but of course, all three points to United would be received gladly.
On a quick peep:
Apart from the United-Arsenal game, the only other match that could possibly be evenly-contested would be between Bolton vs Liverpool. Liverpool has been slightly out-of-sorts and their over-dependence on Gerard-Torres is beginning to thwart their chances. I expect Bolton to produce a dogged performance at the Reebok Stadium with Liverpool doing just enough for a (lucky) draw.
Chelsea, meanwhile, will face an in-form Burnley side who will want to add their The Blues in their list of scalps this season. It would be tough to carry on the momentum after their impressive wins against Man. United and Everton last week. Chelsea should see them off quite comfortably but I have a strong feeling that something will happen and The Clarets would leave Stamford Bridge with smiles on their faces.
It’s strange, and it’s possible.
The afterthought:
With all of United’s three main strikers banging in the goals last week, things are looking brighter and more optimistic upfront.
It is our midfield and central defence that I’m most concerned about.
I don’t have to elaborate or reiterate. United fans would know what I mean.
On United:
Manchester United seems to be making headlines of supposed unrest (read Anderson and Michael Carrick) more than having beelines of new players lining up for acquisition these few days.
With just three days to go to the transfer window deadline, we would have thought the latter would be the more likely scenario.
Nevertheless, our five nil win over Wigan a week ago seems to be the perfect tonic for this Sunday’s showdown against Arsenal and we go into this game with a better state of heart and mind.
Having played Arsenal at The Emirates last season, we would be keen to make up for our performances against them in the Premier League. We just managed a point then (although a championship-sealing one in May) and I am keener than ever to wipe off the memories of Samir Nasri reeling away in delight when he netted a brace against us on 8th Nov ‘08.
This time though, The Goonies are no longer bereft of the services of Eduardo, van Persie and some of their other so-called lynchpins. If recent form and games were to be a yardstick, we could be in for a rough ride despite being home in Old Trafford. A draw would be considered a minor achievement in this game, at this point in time.
I’m just being realistic, but of course, all three points to United would be received gladly.
On a quick peep:
Apart from the United-Arsenal game, the only other match that could possibly be evenly-contested would be between Bolton vs Liverpool. Liverpool has been slightly out-of-sorts and their over-dependence on Gerard-Torres is beginning to thwart their chances. I expect Bolton to produce a dogged performance at the Reebok Stadium with Liverpool doing just enough for a (lucky) draw.
Chelsea, meanwhile, will face an in-form Burnley side who will want to add their The Blues in their list of scalps this season. It would be tough to carry on the momentum after their impressive wins against Man. United and Everton last week. Chelsea should see them off quite comfortably but I have a strong feeling that something will happen and The Clarets would leave Stamford Bridge with smiles on their faces.
It’s strange, and it’s possible.
The afterthought:
With all of United’s three main strikers banging in the goals last week, things are looking brighter and more optimistic upfront.
It is our midfield and central defence that I’m most concerned about.
I don’t have to elaborate or reiterate. United fans would know what I mean.
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