The Eindhoven giants await a stern test at home against Steve McClaren’s men in a game that could very well become the title decider.
On Sunday, March 4, PSV Eindhoven will host http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233 Enschede at Philips Stadion in match that will certainly prove to be a breathtaking encounter.
PSV Eindhoven
The Boeren remained the favourites to lift the Eredivisie title throughout the 2010/11 campaign, but choked in the final weeks and finished third in the league table.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/PSV-c40281 have managed to extract good results consistently this term. Consequently, they are sitting at the summit of the Eredivisie table. The Eindhoven giants have yet to lose a match at home but their record on the road certainly needs improvement. PSV have
an overall record of 23 played, 14 won, 6 drawn and 3 lost.
The Rood-Witten boss, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fred-c14136 Rutten, was all praises for the Tukkers’ head coach, Steve McClaren, but insisted that he must control his emotions.
“I think he has developed. He is experienced and calm. Sometimes, he is a little emotional on the pitch. He needs to control, but he should not lose that. Because it is his power, the aggressiveness and passion, always looking to win”, Rutten was quoted
as saying to Voetbal International.
FC Twente Enschede
The Enschede giants are currently placed third in the league table, a mere three points behind the league leaders, PSV, with a game in hand. They have an overall record of 22 played, 13 won, 6 drawn and 3 lost.
Steve McClaren, the Tukkers boss, has expressed optimism prior to his side’s clash against the Eindhoven giants.
“We have the necessary experience, and we can achieve good result”, McClaren said while talking to journalists.
Head-to-Head statistics
In their last five head-to-head encounters, the Tukkers have managed to emerge victorious in two matches while PSV grabbed a single win. The remaining two games ended in draws.
Players to watch
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Dries-Mertens-c11679 – PSV Eindhoven
The Belgian winger has been in impressive form this season, scoring an impressive 16 goals while setting up 10 more in 23 appearances. The visiting side must tie the pint-sized winger down if they are eyeing a good result.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Luuk-de-Jong-c22956 – FC Twente Enschede
Netting an exceptional 19 goals while providing seven assists, the 21-year-old has played an integral role in his side’s tremendous performances this season. The Dutch International would be keen to add more to his tally in this difficult encounter.
Prediction
Despite keeping their cool in crucial encounters this season, PSV would be feeling the pressure to keep their position at the summit of the table intact. Home advantage will also play in favour of the Reds, who will record a 3-1 over fellow title challengers.
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