Manchester United’s manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, confirms resting key players against Blackpool
Manchester United’s manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has confirmed that he may opt to rest some of the top United players in the last match of the Barclays Premier League season against Blackpool at Old Trafford but insisted that the Red Devils will still aim
to win the match.
Manchester United recently claimed the Barclays Premier League title by defeating Chelsea and drawing against Blackburn Rovers.
Hence, the last league match of this season against Blackpool will be of little importance to Manchester United but the outcome of the match is decisive for the future of the clubs that are fighting to avoid relegation, including Blackpool.
Blackpool is one of the five Barclays Premier League clubs which are fighting to avoid relegation and the fate of these clubs will be decided on the last day of the season.
Ian Holloway’s men are currently placed 17th in the League with 39 points to their name. A win for Blackpool at Old Trafford will surely confirm their spot in the next season of the Barclays Premier League.
On the other hand, the home fixture against Blackpool will be of no importance to Manchester United as they have already won the Barclays Premier League.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s sights are surely set on the UEFA Champions League Final against Barcelona and he considers this as a golden opportunity to rest his players.
However, Manchester United is unbeaten at Old Trafford in the ongoing 2010-11 season and Sir Alex Ferguson asserted that his team will aim to keep a 100% home record when they play against Blackpool.
Sir Alex told the reporters, “This gives us a real opportunity to look at how we can rest players and who needs to keep going. But we have a responsibility to make sure we are fair to all clubs who are struggling against relegation. Manchester United will
try to win next Sunday, there is no doubt about that”.
Moreover, Manchester United will also be crowned Champions of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 for the record 19th time on Sunday, which will make them the most successful English club.
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