Manchester Utd - The Red Devils - Page 30

Solskjaer|20 · 25-03-2009, 10:16 AM

Wow, excellent work Mariners!! Hopefully you'll beat 'em well, Shorty

Mariners!!!!!! · 25-03-2009, 11:04 AM

Carling Cup Semi Final - 2nd Leg Preview: Manchester United vs Arsenal

Form Guide: Manchester United turned it on in front their own fans at Old Trafford in the previous leg, a Giussepe Rossi hat-trick proving the difference as United ran out 5-2 winners. They then continued in their rich vein of form with a resounding 3-1 victory over eighth placed Liverpool, despite Rossi not featuring for the Red Devils. Arsenal have struggled of late, their humiliation at Old Trafford being compounded by a loss to fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur in their most recent Premier League game. However a 5-3 victory over Fulham in the FA Cup will hopefully give them the confidence needed to overturn the 3-goal deficit to progress.

Arsenal Starting XI
Almunia
Sagna----Toure----Gallas----Taylor
Rosicky--Fabregas--Denilson--Diaby
Van Persie---Adebayor

The Gunners will have to prepare for a continual wave of attacks down the left flank which is significantly weaker without the pace of Clichy after he was sold to Guus Hiddink’s Chelsea to wipe away the clubs incurred debt from the failure of the Highbury redevelopment. However striker Robin van Persie has been in excellent form this season; putting the ball in the net 17 times so far this season. If anyone can get them out of trouble, it will be the Flying Dutchman.

Manchester United Starting XI:
Foster
Ramos----Evans---Vidic----O'Shea
Nani--Hargreaves--Anderson--Park
Rossi-----Berbatov

Despite fielding a ‘second string’ side, United showcase the incredible depth in their squad, naming Sergio Ramos, Dimitar Berbatov and Giuseppe Rossi as starters. Wingers Luis Nani and Ji-Sung Park will be expected to give trouble down the flanks whilst Hargreaves and Anderson will share the role of midfield anchor. Berbatov will use his strength up front to hopefully grab a goal or two from crosses, a tactic that proved effective in the previous leg. Rossi will be hoping to build on his hat-trick from the previous leg in his second game for the Red Devils since returning from Villareal.

Prediction: Arsene Wenger’s side have the home ground advantage, the raw brilliance of Manchester United should be enough to see them through. 3-0 United.

For last pagers

FC Shorty · 25-03-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mariners!!!!!!

Sorry it took so long, my internet was screwing up.

No problem

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Originally Posted by Zeelander

nice preview 3-1

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Originally Posted by Cheesey211

Wow, excellent work Mariners!! Hopefully you'll beat 'em well, Shorty

Cheers lads and don't worry I will

FC Shorty · 25-03-2009, 05:51 PM

A Bit of R and R

^Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his penalty^

Many expected Man United to come to the Emirates and play Arsenal off the pitch like they did in the first leg. That wasn't to be the case though as Arsenal would give Man United a real run for their money.

The first half was a bit dull with Man United not really playing to their full ability. Arsenal were probaly the better team in the first half as they had the better chances, the best of them falling to Diaby and Van Persie.

Arsenal made this pressure pay just before the half-time whistle. Rosicky crossed the ball into the box for Adebayor to get on the end of it but he missed the ball. Arsenal were fortunate though because Diaby was unmarked at the back post and he volleyed the ball in from only 2 yards

Sir Alex wasn't going to watch his team play so badly any longer and with only 15 minutes gone in the second half he brought on Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez for Berbatov, Rossi and Nani.

The change had nearly an immeadite effect on the team because only 2 minutes after he had come on, Ronaldo was brought down in the penalty area by Gallas. He got up and brushed him self down before smashing the ball into the top corner. Almunia went the right way but couldn't get his hands to it.

Man United should have took the lead in the 66th minute after a howler from Almunia. Rooney was running down the wing with the ball, he then tried his luck from around 30 yards. Almunia must not of been expecting it because all he could do was knock it down for Tevez but he managed to put the ball wide from 6 yards. There was a few defenders around him but a striker of his quality should be putting those chances away.

Man United did take the lead in the 75th minute. Rooney got his first goal since being named FIFA World Player of the Year. Almunia who was having trouble holding his shots today again could only parry Ronaldo's shot into the path of a United player and this time they made no mistake tapping the ball into the tap net from about a yard.

Just when Man United thought that they had the game won, Vidic brought down Mutu in the box. Van Persie did the honours of slotting the ball past Ben Foster.

The game wasn't over yet though and Man United managed to go ahead again. Tevez got the ball from the kick-off and, just like he has done so many times this season , he ran past the defenders into the box. The angle was against him though but somehow he managed to squeez the ball in between the front post and Almunia.

Evans added another late on in the game from a corner. Park took a short corner to Evans and many expected him to keep the ball in the corner but no, he turned his marker and ran into the box. He used some quick feet, that many people wouldn't expect from a centre-back, to get past the defenders before knocking the ball past Alumnia.

This was a good result for United but they showed some tired legs throughout that match and will need the whole squad to pitch in, in these final months of the season. Man United will play Middlesborough in the final at Wembley on the 29th of January

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Team

Foster(4)
Ramos(5), Evans(8, Vidic(6), O'Shea(4)
Nani(5), Hargreaves(5), Anderson(5), Park(6)
Rossi(5), Berbatov(5)

Subs
Ronaldo(7)
Tevez(6)
Rooney(7)
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Match Facts
ARS-MU

14 - Shots - 12
6 - On Target - 8
51% - Possesion - 49%
13 - Tackles - 5
1 - Fouls - 1
0 - Yellows - 0
0 - Reds - 0
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MOTM

Evans - 8
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Other Results

Chelsea 1-1 Middlesboro
2-3 agg

KingCantona07 · 25-03-2009, 05:52 PM

Evans

except against Fulham

Footie-Hitman10 · 25-03-2009, 05:52 PM

great update there rory!

DannyB · 25-03-2009, 05:57 PM

Great win

FC Shorty · 25-03-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyB

Great win

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Originally Posted by Footie-Hitman10

great update there rory!

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Originally Posted by AsmodaiPlay

Evans

except against Fulham

Cheers and what did he do against Fulham? I didn't watch the match

KingCantona07 · 25-03-2009, 06:03 PM

It wasn't just him, they were all terrible. I remember a moment where he didn't clear the ball and VdS had to make a pretty good save to keep them out. Paul Scholes made a better one though

FC Shorty · 25-03-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AsmodaiPlay

It wasn't just him, they were all terrible. I remember a moment where he didn't clear the ball and VdS had to make a pretty good save to keep them out. Paul Scholes made a better one though

Yeah, his was the best. Silly United not telling the ref they had switched keepers

KingCantona07 · 25-03-2009, 06:08 PM

GUNNERS_MIKE · 25-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Arsenal lost

anyways nice update mate! and gl for ur upcoming matches

FC Shorty · 25-03-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GUNNERS_MIKE

Arsenal lost

anyways nice update mate! and gl for ur upcoming matches

You thought that they would win

and thanks

Solskjaer|20 · 25-03-2009, 06:25 PM

Wicked report Shorty! Lovin' the thread, KIU!!

FC Shorty · 25-03-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesey211

Wicked report Shorty! Lovin' the thread, KIU!!

Thanks alot m8. Also this is now the 50th most commented on thread

GUNNERS_MIKE · 25-03-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC Shorty

You thought that they would win

and thanks

for sure!! ARSENAL 2-1 MAN UNITED-

FC Shorty · 25-03-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GUNNERS_MIKE

for sure!! ARSENAL 2-1 MAN UNITED-

You thought wrong then and we'll see what the result will be when we play again at Old Trafford

Solskjaer|20 · 25-03-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FC Shorty

Thanks alot m8. Also this is now the 50th most commented on thread

Stick at it and you could be right up there

Should actually consider sticking at something myself

Basic123 · 25-03-2009, 06:33 PM

Great result

GUNNERS_MIKE · 25-03-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FC Shorty

You thought wrong then and we'll see what the result will be when we play again at Old Trafford

cool

FC Shorty · 25-03-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheesey211

Stick at it and you could be right up there

Should actually consider sticking at something myself

I hope so and its on the second page of replies so its not that far away from being top class thread

nzgangster · 25-03-2009, 07:49 PM

amazing win.

DannyB · 25-03-2009, 07:55 PM

There's an update on my thread

nzgangster · 25-03-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DannyB

There's an update on my thread

*looking for robbie*

DannyB · 25-03-2009, 07:56 PM

hehe

25-03-2009, 11:04 AM	#727 (permalink)
Mariners!!!!!! Forum Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Coast, Australia Age: 16 Gender: Male Posts: 4,445 Blog Entries: 1	Carling Cup Semi Final - 2nd Leg Preview: Manchester United vs Arsenal Form Guide: Manchester United turned it on in front their own fans at Old Trafford in the previous leg, a Giussepe Rossi hat-trick proving the difference as United ran out 5-2 winners. They then continued in their rich vein of form with a resounding 3-1 victory over eighth placed Liverpool, despite Rossi not featuring for the Red Devils. Arsenal have struggled of late, their humiliation at Old Trafford being compounded by a loss to fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur in their most recent Premier League game. However a 5-3 victory over Fulham in the FA Cup will hopefully give them the confidence needed to overturn the 3-goal deficit to progress. Arsenal Starting XI Almunia Sagna----Toure----Gallas----Taylor Rosicky--Fabregas--Denilson--Diaby Van Persie---Adebayor The Gunners will have to prepare for a continual wave of attacks down the left flank which is significantly weaker without the pace of Clichy after he was sold to Guus Hiddink’s Chelsea to wipe away the clubs incurred debt from the failure of the Highbury redevelopment. However striker Robin van Persie has been in excellent form this season; putting the ball in the net 17 times so far this season. If anyone can get them out of trouble, it will be the Flying Dutchman. Manchester United Starting XI: Foster Ramos----Evans---Vidic----O'Shea Nani--Hargreaves--Anderson--Park Rossi-----Berbatov Despite fielding a ‘second string’ side, United showcase the incredible depth in their squad, naming Sergio Ramos, Dimitar Berbatov and Giuseppe Rossi as starters. Wingers Luis Nani and Ji-Sung Park will be expected to give trouble down the flanks whilst Hargreaves and Anderson will share the role of midfield anchor. Berbatov will use his strength up front to hopefully grab a goal or two from crosses, a tactic that proved effective in the previous leg. Rossi will be hoping to build on his hat-trick from the previous leg in his second game for the Red Devils since returning from Villareal. Prediction: Arsene Wenger’s side have the home ground advantage, the raw brilliance of Manchester United should be enough to see them through. 3-0 United. For last pagers __________________ The Scientist and the Magician

25-03-2009, 05:51 PM	#729 (permalink)
FC Shorty Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford,Ireland Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 8,317	Arsenal 2-4 Man Utd A Bit of R and R ^Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his penalty^ Many expected Man United to come to the Emirates and play Arsenal off the pitch like they did in the first leg. That wasn't to be the case though as Arsenal would give Man United a real run for their money. The first half was a bit dull with Man United not really playing to their full ability. Arsenal were probaly the better team in the first half as they had the better chances, the best of them falling to Diaby and Van Persie. Arsenal made this pressure pay just before the half-time whistle. Rosicky crossed the ball into the box for Adebayor to get on the end of it but he missed the ball. Arsenal were fortunate though because Diaby was unmarked at the back post and he volleyed the ball in from only 2 yards Sir Alex wasn't going to watch his team play so badly any longer and with only 15 minutes gone in the second half he brought on Rooney, Ronaldo and Tevez for Berbatov, Rossi and Nani. The change had nearly an immeadite effect on the team because only 2 minutes after he had come on, Ronaldo was brought down in the penalty area by Gallas. He got up and brushed him self down before smashing the ball into the top corner. Almunia went the right way but couldn't get his hands to it. Man United should have took the lead in the 66th minute after a howler from Almunia. Rooney was running down the wing with the ball, he then tried his luck from around 30 yards. Almunia must not of been expecting it because all he could do was knock it down for Tevez but he managed to put the ball wide from 6 yards. There was a few defenders around him but a striker of his quality should be putting those chances away. Man United did take the lead in the 75th minute. Rooney got his first goal since being named FIFA World Player of the Year. Almunia who was having trouble holding his shots today again could only parry Ronaldo's shot into the path of a United player and this time they made no mistake tapping the ball into the tap net from about a yard. Just when Man United thought that they had the game won, Vidic brought down Mutu in the box. Van Persie did the honours of slotting the ball past Ben Foster. The game wasn't over yet though and Man United managed to go ahead again. Tevez got the ball from the kick-off and, just like he has done so many times this season , he ran past the defenders into the box. The angle was against him though but somehow he managed to squeez the ball in between the front post and Almunia. Evans added another late on in the game from a corner. Park took a short corner to Evans and many expected him to keep the ball in the corner but no, he turned his marker and ran into the box. He used some quick feet, that many people wouldn't expect from a centre-back, to get past the defenders before knocking the ball past Alumnia. This was a good result for United but they showed some tired legs throughout that match and will need the whole squad to pitch in, in these final months of the season. Man United will play Middlesborough in the final at Wembley on the 29th of January ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Team Foster(4) Ramos(5), Evans(8, Vidic(6), O'Shea(4) Nani(5), Hargreaves(5), Anderson(5), Park(6) Rossi(5), Berbatov(5) Subs Ronaldo(7) Tevez(6) Rooney(7) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Facts ARS-MU 14 - Shots - 12 6 - On Target - 8 51% - Possesion - 49% 13 - Tackles - 5 1 - Fouls - 1 0 - Yellows - 0 0 - Reds - 0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- MOTM Evans - 8 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Results Chelsea 1-1 Middlesboro 2-3 agg __________________ Come on Man Utd!!!

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Footie-Hitman10 Forum Guru Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Wales Age: 15 Posts: 2,483	great update there rory! __________________ Thanks DannyBoy ProudWelshy: XBL

25-03-2009, 05:57 PM	#732 (permalink)
DannyB EA Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Burscough Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 23,308 Blog Entries: 9	Great win __________________ Someone save my football club.

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Solskjaer\|20 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Age: 16 Gender: Male Posts: 2,726	Wow, excellent work Mariners!! Hopefully you'll beat 'em well, Shorty

25-03-2009, 06:03 PM	#734 (permalink)
KingCantona07 Elite Join Date: Apr 2007 Gender: Male Posts: 6,782	It wasn't just him, they were all terrible. I remember a moment where he didn't clear the ball and VdS had to make a pretty good save to keep them out. Paul Scholes made a better one though __________________

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GUNNERS_MIKE Forum Junkie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hamburg,Germany Age: 16 Gender: Male Posts: 3,720	Arsenal lost anyways nice update mate! and gl for ur upcoming matches __________________

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Solskjaer\|20 Banned Join Date: May 2008 Age: 16 Gender: Male Posts: 2,726	Wicked report Shorty! Lovin' the thread, KIU!!

25-03-2009, 06:33 PM	#744 (permalink)
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nzgangster EA Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Zealand. Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 12,103 Blog Entries: 1	amazing win. __________________ TXV was here “Sometimes football can be cruel, but you have to keep going, you have to keep belief" In Rafa We Trust RIP Debi

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25-03-2009, 07:56 PM	#750 (permalink)
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