United officially
start their Premier league campaign on Monday night against Everton. After last
seasons dramatic final day title loss to City, United must want to get a good
start this time around.
United performed well
in most of their pre-season games. Their only loss came against Barcelona in a
curtailed penalty shootout. Most of the players looked in good touch. The
defense looked weak however, and we leaked in a lot of silly goals throughout
pre-season.
The good news is that
most of the Squad is fit and available for the first match of the season.
Darren Fletcher still remains absent with a stomach condition. He did play in
the midweek testimonial but looked really thin. He will have to do a lot of
fitness and strength training before he can step back up on the pitch.
With the signing of
Robin Van Persie almost done, United arguably have one of the most potent
strike forces in the premier league. What needs to be seen is how well he
partners with Rooney up front.
Everton are always a
tough opponent, especially at home. We need to be careful not to attack too
much as we could get hit on the break. We need to keep a patient build up and
try to break them down with our wing play. Steven Pienaar is big threat down
the left wing and needs to be kept in check. They way he ran the show at Old
Trafford last season really amazes me. Whoever of Rafael or Valencia starts at
right back will have to do a good job.
Anderson looks set to
start in midfield along with Cleverly or Carrick. Nani and Young should start on the wings with Welbeck and Rooney
in attack. Kagawa looked really bright in the pre-season matches however I
think he will start on the bench and come on later. United now have good
strength and depth in their squad. Many fans are calling for a new signing in
center midfield. I think Sir Alex is content with the midfield and might give a
few chances to the youngsters throughout the course of the season
Really hoping to see a
good game and a good result to start of the premier league season with.
Probable starting line
up:
De Gea, Valencia,
Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Anderson, Young, Welbeck, Rooney
My Prediction:
United
to just nick this one with their superior attacking line up. Everton 1-2 Man
Utd
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