In case you missed the previous editions, 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 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. Did United’s final game of the season offer any kind of preview for Saturday’s final? 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:
Manchester United have finally lifted their long-awaited 19th title with the Tangerines around them in sorrow after relegation. In what was a peculiar affair, the Red Devils succeeded in ending their league season with a 4-2 win over Blackpool, despite several scares.
Yes, Man United have already won the title before this week, but this was a showcase of their lesser players’ capabilities before Saturday’s final. Anderson has finally realized that the goal is the thing with a net, Park was his industrious self, Owen scored and attempted to mimic Villa (see his comments and you’ll spit your tea on the monitor). All in all, it was a good day in the office.
There are a couple of worries however. The defense was exposed a lot, and showed many frailties, this was the back four that Fergie will likely feature bar Evans. Yes, Blackpool are a decent attacking side, but Barça are an above-average attacking side. The midfield was overrun, especially at the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half. Berbatov missed several chances and this might be crucial if he will play against Barça, as a sub or a starter.
This game won’t decide what happens against Barça, but it shouldn’t be discounted for nothing. Man United can’t make some of the mistakes they did against Blackpool. I understand it was a celebratory and historic day but mistakes are mistakes. With the Giggs saga now becoming a bit of a mess, Fergie needs to concentrate on his team and they will need to get everything right. Barça are the side they’ll be facing now and every tactical move taken will be important.
Hady’s question to the readers: We’ve all h our eyes on United these last few games and seen what a good team they are, they play as a team and that’s what I admire about them. What do you think is the most important aspect about Manchester United? Is it their unity? Their fighting spirit? Or something else altogether? But what ever their best aspects may be, lets remember that win or lose we’re cules and we’ll always chant…
. . .SER DEL BARÇA ES EL MILLOR QUE HI HA!!!
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