English Premier League Match Preview – Manchester United versus Blackpool
In what is expected to be a spectacular season finale for both the teams, Manchester United take on Blackpool at Old Trafford in their 38th Premier League match of the season. Manchester United who have already been
crowned as Premier League champions will be presented with the trophy at the end of the match but for Blackpool, this encounter has turned into a do or die one as they are in the relegation zone. Thus, let’s take a look at how both the teams might line up
for their pen-ultimate match of the season...
Manchester United
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rovers-c40385 in their last Premier League match. The Red Devils must now take the field against Blackpool at Old Trafford and in doing
so they will be a key unit in the relegation battle.
Manchester United’s form of late has been splendid to say the least. United have won three, drawn one and lost one out of their last five competitive fixtures. Additionally Dimitar Berbatov is now like a man on a mission as his
goal scoring tally of 21 goals for the season was equalled by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346 Tevez in Manchester City’s last league encounter. The Bulgarian target-man will start for Manchester United but it remains to be seen whether or not he will end the season as the Premier
League’s highest goal scorer.
Blackpool
Ian Holloway’s men secure a result at Old Trafford in order to confirm their place in the 2011-2011 Premier League season. Blackpool have truly been the neutral’s team this season in the English Premier League.
The Tangerines have played offensive football but this strategy has meant that their http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Defence-c38904 has leaked goals in crucial matches. Moreover, Blackpool’s form has also dipped since January. After having a wonderful first half of
the season, Holloway’s outfit have dwindled in face of increasing relegation pressure. Out of their last five fixtures, Blackpool have won one, drawn three and lost one. Their latest win came in their last league encounter against Bolton Wanderers at the Bloomfield
Road stadium.
Team News
Manchester United’s only sure shot injury absentee is http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rafael-c30339 da Silva are also struggling with their respective injury problems but both are expected to be fit for the
encounter against Blackpool.
Expected Manchester United line up: Van der Sar, Vidic, Smalling, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Owen-c25355
Blackpool are fretting on the injury levels of Carney and Basham. Carney is out for a month with his shoulder injury whereas Basham is still recovering from his leg fracture.
Expected Blackpool line up: Gilks, Eardley, Evatt, Baptiste, Crainey, Southern, Adam, Vaughan, Taylor-Fletcher, Campbell, Puncheon.
Prediction
Manchester United don’t need to win this match and with one eye on their UEFA Champions League final against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604, the Red Devils might slip up against Blackpool. Given Blackpool’s desperate circumstances it is already expected
that they will put up a massive fight against Ferguson’s men. Prediction: 2-2.
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