Man U face Hammers’
hurdle
By COSMAS OMEGOH
Saturday,
May 3, 2008
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Only two more games are left before it is good night to the
Premiership season. But for league leaders, Manchester United
and their eternal challengers Chelsea, the battle for the
soul of the league has just begun.
Both are tied on 81 points, but United are an inch ahead on
account of their superior goals difference. And so, this is
not the time to drop a game or split points.
Early this afternoon, United face a tough hurdle against West
Ham. For the Red Devils, it is a-must-win-game. And for them
to avoid frustration and disappointment, they must harm West
Ham and send them back to Upton Park empty handed, while awaiting
the outcome of Newcastle versus Chelsea on Monday.
United are in top flight competition mood at the moment. Last
weekend, they lost 2-1 to Chelsea in a high pressure Premiership
tie at Stamford Bridge. But they bounced back to edge out
Barcelona 1-0 at Old Trafford to set up an explosive UEFA
championship final clash with their nemesis, Chelsea.
Sir Alex Ferguson need to organize his side mentally and take
the game beyond the Harmmers. On the surface, this is one
game that ordinarily must go to them. But there is no forgetting
that West Ham are no push-overs.
Manager, Alan curbishley has brought a significant turn around
to the team. They are placed 10th on the table having effectively
steered away from the drop zone. With their placement on the
table, they have nothing to play for. But because United are
involved, they may prefer to spill blood at Old Trafford.
They have a modest side and have played some descent football
in recent times. They have Ghanaian defender, John Painsil.
He would be working extra hard to repel rampaging Cristiano
Ronaldo. They have got Fedrik Lymgberg and Nolberto Solano
in the midfield and the likes of Craig Bellamy, Henri Camara
and Fredie Sears in the attack. These are players the United
side will neglect to their peril.
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