Manchester United looks set to bounce back from a disappointing week results wise. Having lost two games in a row against Norwich in the Premier League on Saturday and against Galatasary in the Champions League on Tuesday. However, the experience gained by the younger generation of players during Tuesday's loss would certainly be plentiful. Nevertheless, supporters certainly want things back to winning ways and Sir Alex would be drilling the team on the importance of gaining 3 points to keep in touch with Manchester City at the top of the table.
Nick Powell made his European debut on Tuesday night for Manchester United having been playing for Crewe Alexandra exactly one year to the day. In addition, he always also the youngest member of the traveling squad on Tuesday at 18 years of age. The midfield combination of Cleverly, Anderson, Powell and Darren Fletcher certainly played promising positive football. Playing away in Turkey against Galatasary is not an easy task for any team especially one that is filled with youngsters. The team showed class and controlled temperament. I was particularly impressed with Joshua King as well, he seemed comfortable on the ball and his movement off the ball is superb as well. Hopefully, he gains much needed experience and maturity during his short-term loan spell at Blackburn Rovers. It would only benefit him.
Five senior players were rested on Tuesday against Galatasary, having already qualified for the knockout stage of the Champions League. The likes of Evra and Ferdinand should be available to start against OPR today. Last Saturday's performance against Norwich was certainly a lacklustre one. Wayne Rooney was certainly missed. Hopefully, he gets the green light to play today having recovered from his tonsils. The game against Norwich had showed that Sir Alex cannot be depending evergreen experience from the likes of Giggs and Scholes to push the team forward in matches. Age is certainly showing particularly in Giggs who can't seem to match up to the tempo of today's game. The midfield which had started against Galatasary on Wednesday had made more sense. Anderson showed moments of brilliance and Fletch doing his normal dirty duties as per usual.
Yesterday was a day of historic proportions for English football. The unveiling of Sir Alex Ferguson's statue outside Old Trafford showed how much he means to the club and to the supporters alike. It was also the day Mark Hughes got sacked. 4 points from 12 games for QPR one would have thought he would be given more time. QPR had one of the busiest summers among all the English clubs signing 12 players. Harry Redknapp looks set to replace Sparky at QPR who was supposed to take over the Ukarianin national job. The announcement should be made next week, reports suggestion.
Bobby Zamora would be unavailable for the Rangers as he is recovering from a hip surgery which will put him out for quite awhile. Park Ji-Sung would be making his first appearance at Old Trafford since joining the West London outfit during the summer transfer video. Sir Alex spoke praises for Park's contributions to team during his time at the club. Rightfully so.
Last thoughts, hopefully the defense would keep it tight and simple throughout the 90 minutes. The QPR boys would certainly love to put on a performance for their new manager who would be watching from the stands reports suggestion. The defense must prevent from conceding cheap goals has happened so many times throughout the season. Goals would certainly be at a premium today with the return of van Persie and Rooney up top.
Prediction : 4-0 to Manchester United.
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