In case you missed the first edition, here is an introduction to this new series: Similar to our former group of posts “From London With Love”, this series of articles provides weekly coverage of what is going on in the land of our next UEFA Champions League rival and co-finalist, Manchester United. Every week, guest writer (and a friend of our own writer, Hady) Hasan Noureldin, who happens to be an avid Liverpool and English Premier League fan, will be covering what’s happening in the stadium of dreams – Old Trafford – in Manchester.
From match details to internal club and transfer issues, this is a chance to look at the upcoming encounter from a neutral’s point of view through a slightly sarcastic lens. Manchester United have now secured their 19th league title with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn. Will it provide a boost to their confidence before they have to face the blaugrana at the end of the month? Continue on for a full review of their latest match here on your number one source for all Barça-related issues. Here’s the review:
Fergie finally did it, he has finally taken Liverpool of their so-called “perch” and overtook them with title number 19. In a week of absolute euphoria, this was the cherry on top. Wayne Rooney scoring the equalizer against relegation battlers Blackburn Rovers from the spot and making United the most successful team in the history of both First Division and Premier League.
It was a worrisome match for United supporters, with them going a goal down on the 20th minute by Brett Emerton, and Nani hitting the crossbar. At the end, it was Rooney to the rescue with a penalty and him taking United above Liverpool in terms of league titles. That said, he almost ruined it with a post-match chest hair waxing. Trust me, no need to see it.
This result will not only be celebrated by United fans for winning the league, but also for what it means in terms of confidence for their upcoming clash against Barcelona. United all season long have shown the desire to come back from losing situations to get the result they need to win matches. They have done it against Blackpool, West Ham, Aston Villa and others. This is a team based on a never say never (not Justin Bieber) attitude, one installed by Ferguson since the beginning of his tenure.
This is the beginning of both Barça and United’s preparation for the final, both have won their respective leagues and both seek to go head to head on the 28th at Wembley. One thing is for sure, both Pep and Ferguson will rest some players for the final game of the season in the league. Another thing is that tactically it will be an encounter of two great minds and a match that shows tactical nuances in each manager involved in it.
Hady’s question to the readers: Hmm, well Man United are now Champions of their league and I am sure they will be resting key players for the big game. Who, in your opinion, is United’s most dangerous player? And will Alex Ferguson place this player in a surprising position for the CL Final? Personally, I think Giggs is absolutely their most dangerous player and if we close tight on him we will close down United’s attacking key. With this in mind, as always…
. . .VISCA EL BARCA!
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