Manchester United defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrice-Evra-c29231 hoping for a peaceful encounter: EPL News
Manchester United defender, Patrice Evra, has urged supporters of both Manchester City and Manchester United to remain calm when the two teams clash in the semi-final of the FA Cup at Wembley on Sunday.
The two Manchester clubs are fierce rivals and clashes between the two sides are heated, both off the field and on the field. There are no sentiments between the fans of both the teams, which often lead to violence. However, Manchester United’s Patrce Evra
hopes that things will be different for the FA Cup semi-final encounter between the two rivals.
Speaking after his side’s 2-1 victory over http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final, Evra sent out a message to the fans, asking both the factions to avoid trouble off the field.
The Frenchman said, “I just want to send a message to United and City fans. I hope there will be no trouble off the pitch. We are playing on the pitch and I know and understand the feeling in the game, but everyone should make sure that the game is all about
happiness. I don't want to see anything that will make anyone sad."
However, the battle on the pitch will be a different matter altogether. United will be looking to keep their dreams alive, while Manchester City will be hungry to get some silverware in their trophy cabinet. The duel promises to be an exhilarating encounter,
and Evra is aware that coming away with a positive result will be far from easy.
He said, “The problem with Manchester United is you don't have time to recover and Saturday is a big game. It is a big opportunity for City. They want to win the FA Cup because it is a long time since they last won a trophy. But we have to win too. Manchester
United want to win every year and this is a big opportunity for us to win three trophies."
Manchester United are currently leading the Premier League standings with 69 points, while Manchester City stand in the fourth position with 56 points.
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