The last few weeks have been tough. We have not seen the exciting form United was in in the first few matches of this season. Some of this could be due largely to injuries. Then comes the ever frustrating tie with the Scousers. United have not been getting great results there lately so the draw on Saturday might be sufficient for the time being. The red's to the field with an unusual side. The commentators were saying that if United were to not perform that Fergie's choices would come into question and criticism. Well I am pretty sure SIR Alex Ferguson does not have to answer to any critic much less a commentator. If he chose a different side, he had reason to do so.
As for the match, United did not play particularly well but not particularly badly either. Liverpool showed up strong and were particularly effective defensively. Every play United made into the attacking third was met with at leas four Liverpool players already back and ready to defend. It was a pretty dificult game but United earned the point they got. The one player that shone through the grey was Patrice Evra. He is beggining to look like the player from season before last in which he was our most capped player. He definitely looks more confident on the ball as well asin making attacking runs. He also was strong in defending at the back. Overall he was definitely our best player. There was definite lack in creativity. Both Nani and Rooney's absences were glaring problems. It shows how much Nani has improved to say that his impact on the game was that sorely missed.
After such a tough match, United would have been looking for a big (and much needed) win in the Champions League on Tuesday. Unfortunately the match against the Hungarian side proved just as difficult as the one at the weekend. Once again the Reds were thrust into slow and gritty battle where few oportunities were created. With attackers Nani and Rooney back in the squad, United looked a tad bit more aggressive and creative. However the team still left much to be wanted in front of goal. The major talking point for yesterday's game is of course Vida's sending off. It looked like it should have been only a caution to me. It was a fairly aggressive and rought tackle but I dont think it warranted a red. Carrick had a decent display with one really awful miss in front of goal. For a player with such a beautiful shot it was an absolutely horrible miss. Carick did make up for this mistake somewhat as serving as one of our more competent creators as we moved up the pictchOnce again our stand out player was Patrice Evra. A solid as he was defensively on Saturday, he was just as effective attacking on Tuesday. He made several very impressive runs into the box and looked supremely confident on the ball. Its good to have the old Pat back!
Saturday we face those noisy blue neighbors. While these are usually my favorite fixtures of the campaign, I would be lying I said I wasn't just a little anxious about Sunday. I have complete faith in this team but, with the shakiness of the last few matches, I just hope this derby proves just as exciting as the las few have! I am glad that we play them at home. Hopefully the Stretford End will inspire the side to a big win! It will be an important match and a win would do a lot for us. The injuries still seem to be quite hindering and I will be happy to see the likes of Cleverly and Vidic permanently back in the squad.
PS We should hear some interesting Banter and chants about old Carlos this weekend!!!
Glory Glory Man United!
Chris
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