Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Midweek Review - 4 Jan 2011


Manchester United vs Stoke City



Last game against West Brom, we really rode our luck for a win as West Brom missed a penalty to level the match. Level on points with Man City but still leading the table on goal difference.

I have to admit that this season is the tightest league challenge since the start of Premier League in 1992. Currently we have Man City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea among the challengers, though Chelsea is out of sorts and slowly losing steam.

With one eye on the weekend FA Cup against Liverpool, I believe Fergie will field the same team against West Brom. Oh, did i mention that Rooney finally end his goal drought by scoring in open play since March?

The Premier League is getting harder to predict where the favourites will win the underdogs. Who would have know that Blackpool, Stoke and West Brom where they are traditionally regard as relegation fodders team to be riding anywhere but in the relegation spots this season? Currently the relegation spots belongs to Wolves as usual, Fulham and Birmingham. Fulham riding high from last season Europa League losing finalist and Birmingham who is currently having their 2nd season in the top flight having a hang-over now. Pfft..

Man Utd Team News: Owen Hargreaves, Antonio Valencia, Paul Scholes and John O'Shea are out.

Stoke Team News: Robert Huth is the only absentee.

Odds and Analysis: Man Utd is giving 1.75 ball handicap. Not taking Man Utd as they will crave out another 1 goal scoreline win.

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.

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