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Originally Posted by nkapoor777 I don't exactly agree with you man. Utd had a tough tough game at Blackburn where they ran themselves ragged, while Barca had a sleepy derby with Espanyol. You should have seen the game, it didn't feel like it was a local derby. Yes, Utd were billed as favorites for the game, but we all know that a team like Barca can turn it on any moment. Plus, don't forget the fact that Utd have Chelsea in a Saturday afternoon game as well. Utd could not afford to just run, run and run in this scenario. In these circumstances, 0-0 is a very decent result.
As I mentioned in my previous post as well, it would have been worth a risk if Utd were a little more adventerous.
I have my fingers crossed. That crooked Barca defence gives me a lot of comfort (even with Puyol returning). cheers: |
I personally do not rate Puyol very highly. He is a good defender, thats about it. His return should not worry Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez.
In the game last night, if you notice, both Rooney and Ji-Sung Park played on positions that are perhaps not to their liking. But the intention was to contain Barcelona, because Fergie knew for sure that Barca will attack, attack and attack! Ronaldo did not get enough support due to this fact.
At Old Trafford, it would be back to normal. Perhaps Giggsy will start on the left flank and Ronaldo on the right flank. Scholes and Hargreaves the holding midfield. Rooney and Tevez upfront. Thats a killer combo. If they get their passing right from the word-go, Barca will be killed. Like nkapoor mentioned, Barca does have a rather leaky defence.
Before that though, Man Utd have a tough game at the Bridge. I see a draw here. United will look to contain and hit them on the counter. Chelsea have no option but to attack and score. That will leave the defence exposed once in a while and Ronaldo, Rooney and Tevez will look for these situations to expose Chelsea.
Make or break week for Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool and Barcelona. I read on Soccernet and completely agree with the writer's view. All four want to win the Champions League. The only manager who can afford to stay in the job is Alex Fergusson, even if defeated. The other three are sure to lose their jobs if they fail to win  . Way to go Man U. |