Sunday, January 31, 2010

Manchester United vs. Arsenal

This weekend we have Manchester United vs. Arsenal. It is no doubt the biggest match of this week. So big that it will be the world's first live telecast of 3D TV sports broadcast presented by Sky Sports in England. It is also so big that I can't be bothered with Liverpool this week

One of the fiercest rivalries in the Premier League, Man U-Arsenal clashes have always been a good choice of entertainment if you are looking for violence on TV. From the era of Vieria and Keane to the current batch, the midfield battle has always been explosive

This time, it will still be Manchester United having the upper hand in midfield. Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Co. will hassle and tackle to nullify the Gunners' captain, Cesc Fabregas. Stop him and Arsenal's attacking threat will be halved

If this happens, then the responsibility of scoring will be on Andrei Arshavin to take up. Don't count on Nicklas Bendtner to do it even though he's a striker. Arshavin will give the United defence line a hard time if being deployed on the wing

However, the battle by the touchline will also be dominated by the Red Devils. Wingers like Antonio Valencia and Nani will outstretch Arsenal's full-backs. Not to mention the legendary Ryan Giggs. The only good news that the Gunners have to console themselves is that Cristiano Ronaldo has left

In a whole, the only thing Arsenal has as an advantage is that the match is played at their stadium. Wayne Rooney will give every Arsenal player some problems. Giggs will show his younger opponents what real football is. Michael Owen, if he gets to play, should show that he is still an Arsenal jinx after many years

But I am going for Arsenal. It will be hard but it is not impossible. 2:1 to Arsenal

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