Saturday, 21 March 2009

All the footprints you've ever left and fear expecting ahead (Fulham)

After last week's little blip we should be back to winning ways today. Fulham. Been no problem so far this season and doesn't seem much reason why that should change today, especially given that last week should have shook any complacency from us. In the last four meetings between us Fulham have conceded 12 goals. We shouldn't read too much into their good home record, which isn't too shabby, but would have been a hell of a lot better if they hadn't lost their last 2 home games (Blackburn and Hull), having only lost three games at home all season.
The Telegraph give this as the probable team: Van der Sar; O’Shea, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra; Ronaldo, Carrick, Scholes, Park; Rooney, Berbatov.
While Sky Sports go for: Van der Sar, O'Shea, Evra, Ferdinand, Evans, Giggs, Ronaldo, Park, Fletcher, Berbatov, Rooney.
With Neville back in the squad, he could possibly start instead of O'Shea, who could be due a rest. Given that Sir Alex has said that the Liverpool game was one too many for Carrick he'll presumably be rested, so I think the Sky team looks most probable.
Stats from the BBC -

Manchester United are vying for a ninth successive Premier League victory over Fulham. They have already beaten the Cottagers twice this season; 3-0 at Old Trafford in the league, and 0-4 at the Cottage in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup a fortnight ago.

The Thames-side club have not experienced a home league victory over the champions in 11 outings, since their 2-1 top-flight victory on 5 September 1964.

Let's hammer them! Having said that, given my slight over-confidence last weekend, I'm erring on the side of caution today and saying it'll be a tight game, with Fulham playing for pride after the other 2 games against us this season, which we'll win 2-1.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

My prediction: 3-0 for Man United

come on you reds!