Weekend Review - 12 Dec 2009

Manchester United vs Aston Villa

"With so many injuries and Aston Villa a team not to be reckon with, no punt for me."

-Gary, 12 Dec 2009

This week, there is more soccer news than political news. CSKA Moscow could be expelled from European soccer due to doping. Wolfsburg could replace CSKA for the knockout rounds and Besiktas would go in to Europa League. But UEFA's decision is to let CSKA continue in the knockout rounds.

Dean Aston retires from soccer from an injury he never recovers. A talent that goes to waste at such a young age.

The win is a mere formality for Man Utd to cement their first place and to have the second leg to be played at home.

Tonight Aston Villa will be visiting Old Trafford and will be looking to break into the Top 4, which 4th placing is currently occupy by Tottenham. Martin O'Neill is a manager that deserves some respect. Operating with the smallest squad in the Premier League, with no star players putting on air, like Man City, Aston Villa is making progress since O'Neill is appointed. Though they miss out European soccer this season, they should be able to make up for it coming the end of this season.

Man Utd Team News: This list is getting longer and longer. Rafael, Fabio, Wes Brown, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, John O'Shea, Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves are out.

Aston Villa Team News: Craig Gardener, Wilfred Bouma, James Collins and Curtis Davis are out.

Odds and Analysis: Man Utd is giving 1 ball. With so many injuries and Aston Villa a team not to be reckon with, no punt for me.

Disclaimer: This review is entirely on my own views and opinion. I didn’t point a gun at you to ask you to follow. If you want to bet on this game, do so at your own risk. Pls bet within limits. Good luck.