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"United to end Arsenal's Run?"

After recent displays by United, im not so sure we will beat them.
There is a severe lack of 'football' about us at the moment and it seems to be a case of hoofing the ball in the air in desparation.

The team is constantly changed on a weekly basis by Fergie which is really frustrating as it disrupts the team; many of the players seem to have simply forgotten where and how they are supposed to be playing and the general morale of the team is down. The defence looked so poor in midweek against Sparta Prague; it's almost like if Rio's not playing, the defence aren't playing and the attacks not much different.

One important fact is that if we don't beat Arsenal on Sunday then I would say farewell to our title chances this season, that may be the single reason to spur United on to winning on Sunday but it won't be easy - thats for sure. Writing off our title chances at such an early stage in the league is beyond depressing.

So come on United, let's see what you are made of.

Predictions and any views on where the match will be won and loss please.

Dringo wrote:
> nick pick

*nit pick

> Oh look whose the smart lad

Me me!

Carroll always seems to preform against them, like he's Arsenal's curse or something..........sorry still in Baseball mode :-D

These games are always close. Usually settled by a late or controversial goal. Either that, or it's an entertaining (for the neutral!) score-draw. It will not dissapoint - even if we do end up losing 4-1...!

The guys fixing the Premier League's fixture lists though... They don't half know how to set things up right! From the 'Battle for Wayne Rooney' clash on day one; 'Wayne Rooney vs. The Champions'; and now, for Arsénal to make it a milestone 50 games without defeat, they have to hold off Manchester United...

See the "irony" of it all? :P


I don't think we stand a great chance of a win, either. Though Arsénal have shown great weaknesses in recent fixtures - especially in Europe! - without Roy Keane in our midfield, we have nothing that even comes close to matching the likes of on-fire Robert Pires and José Antonio Reyes in the opposition's midrift. :(

Still, I believe we can gain a point from this, as the `occasion´ alone will be enough to lift certain players. Wayne Rooney can really do some damage, here. Alan Smith simply has to play; yes. Rio Ferdinand's comeback rolls-on with the ultimate test. Roy Carroll will be ready for 'em, that's for sure.

:@ :D

A win for Arsenal, just can't see us winning in our current form. Either that or we'll just explode all over Arsenal and produce another 6-1 result

Well if Viera is out then Man Utd could have a very good chance of winning but if Viera is there to sit in front of the back four and strengthen the defense then I think Arsenal's undefeated run will continue.

I think it may be a draw 2-2 or something. I want to see Arsenal and United ahead of Chelski this season as much as I hate United this will prove that you can't buy to bring success :p

Lil Bro wrote:
> Dringo wrote:
> Roony
>
> Who?

Oh look whose the smart lad whose gonna nick pick because I missed an e.

Dringo wrote:
> Roony

Who?

If wonderboy Rooney isn't playing, 2-0 to Arsenal.
If wonderboy Rooney is playing, 2-0 to Arsenal.
:)

Roony must be gagging for this game. It is a massive game and he always lives up to the high profile one.

Alan Smith was amongst the team the last beat Arsenal in the league. He'd be a good choice.

Fergie should go for Arsenal's throat with an attacking line up. Arsenal always concede goals... Let Ferdinand lead a defence against Arsenal's killer errr Arsenal and hope Rooney is on fire.

Because if he is...