Premier League’s Richard Scudamore unconcerned about claims of a weakened Manchester United
Premier League chief executive, Richard Scudamore, has revealed that he does not care which players Manchester United will utilize for the final game of their domestic campaign. Scudamore believes that the names in the team-sheet will be irrelevant, as the
Red Devils will be going all out in a bid to win the match.
Speaking ahead of the upcoming match between United and Blackpool, Scudamore said, “I absolutely know that Manchester United will pick a team to go out and win that game. As far as weakened teams are concerned, the Premier League has only ever applied the
rule twice when it's been an extreme case and somebody has changed all 10 outfield players and then the week after, gone back and changed the 10 back again.”
He added, "That's not going to happen so I absolutely expect on Sunday that the teams, whoever is put out, will be out to win."
United host Premier League strugglers, Blackpool, on the final day of the Barclays Premier League. The Red Devils have already wrapped up the League title, which has allowed manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, to focus on the upcoming UEFA Champions League final
against Barcelona.
The Scot has admitted that he will be resting key players for the Premier League encounter against Blackpool in hopes of keeping them fresh for the match against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 would field a significantly
weakened team against Blackpool, something that might have huge ramifications for the other clubs that will be battling against relegation on the final day of the ongoing 2010/11 Barclays Premier League season.
However, the Premier League chief executive believes that such fears are unfounded. He claims that Manchester United will be playing for all three points on Sunday in the hopes of ending their season with a bang.
Scudamore concluded, “I don't need to remind Manchester United or anybody else of their responsibilities. They are professional football clubs and professional managers. I wouldn't dare do that."
Blackpool are currently in 18th place in the League standings. The Tangerines need at least a win at Old Trafford to ensure their continued presence in the English top flight.
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