The Red Devils travel to the Madejski Stadium tomorrow looking to continue their good form after a minor blip against Norwich City.
Form Guide:
Reading:
Currently embroiled in the relegation battle, the Royals have shown enough promise this season to warrant a stay in the Premiership. While two losses at the hand of Aston Villa and Wigan Athletic does not bode well for United’s visit, Reading have the capability
to surprise, just like they did in the shock win over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Everton-c13019 a few weeks ago.
A draw would be good result for the home side, but considering the attacking talent available to their opponents, the team should be aiming to remain solid defensively, while limiting space in midfield.
Manchester United:
Following a lacklustre display against Norwich City, Sir Alex Ferguson’s immediately bounced back and now have six points from their last two games.
QPR managed to notch the customary opening goal at Old Trafford, a trend which has curtailed the Red Devils this term, but as per usual, Javier Hernandez, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Darren-Fletcher-c10361 and Jonny Evans were there to get their names on the score sheet and secure a vital
win for the hosts.
After quite a while, the 19-time English champions finally managed to keep a clean sheet, this time at home against West Ham, who were neutralized by a sturdy United defence, which had Chris Smalling and Evans in its ranks.
With an upcoming tie against CFR Cluj in the UEFA Champions League looming large, Fergie will be looking to rotate his squad and thus senior players should get the action today, while the youngsters will have to settle for the dead rubber tie with the Romanian
giants.
Team News:
Reading:
The visit of Manchester United will terrify most managers to the brim, but unluckily for Brian McDermott, he has to contend with numerous injuries as well, which could negate the score in his favour.
Jem Karacan and Kaspars Gorkss have failed to recover in time for the key clash, while Chris Gunter (hamstring), http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danny-c10193 Guthrie (leg) and Jimmy Kebe (groin) are still in the process of overcoming their respective problems and are expected to be sidelined
for at least another month.
Manchester United:
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-Scholes-c29394 has also served his suspension and could be considered for a role in the middle of the park.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/CFR-Cluj-c38778 at the earliest.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonny-Evans-c19085 can start against the Romanian outfit in the UEFA Champions League.
Ferdinand’s impending return could change the look of the backline, which finally managed to keep a clean sheet at Old Trafford; something which Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson claims must be done on a regular basis.
"I think that if we can keep clean sheets more often it will give us a good foundation with which to go for the title.”
"Yes, and to keep a clean sheet. That's Christmas time! I thought http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chris-c9006 Smalling did very well having just come into the team after a long absence with injury. Jonny Evans was magnificent and Rafael Da Silva was fantastic, absolutely terrific,” the tactician
was quoted as saying.
Author Prediction:
Reading 0-2 Manchester United
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