Possibly the last team we want to face right now is a top four club hitting some form, but that’s the price of Premier League football. Had we been going into this on the back of a 5-0 win, confidence would rightly be high, but I fear that the three goals we let slip have let in doubts into our belief and any lead will be tinged with the fear of conceding.
Our opponents this Saturday are Manchester United. Traditionally, we’ve given them a run for their money at Upton Park, but we’re going to have be at 100% if we are going to give them any problems this weekend. Although I think there is less to fear from Man United, without the likes of Tevez and Ronaldo, they are still an excellent side and Wayne Rooney is a top player. He could be the difference between the two sides in the same way Torres was when the scousers came to Upton Park.
As for the Hammers, well we know that Cole, Upson, Behrami and Diamanti are all out for this one. Despite my criticism of him earlier in the season, this is the game I would like to see Mark Noble returning in. It’s going to need some real spirit and fight and I just think Noble is bursting at the seams ready to prove himself once again. So, my line up...
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Illunga – Da Costa – Gabbidon – Spector
Collison – Parker – Noble – Faubert
Franco – Hines
Bench: Kurucz, Stanislas, Tomkins, Nouble, Kovac, Jiminez and Dyer
Either way, Kovac certainly on the bench please and I’d like to see Faubert on the right, I think his experience could be important in this game
Key Opponent – if we nullify WAYNE ROONEY then we could keep United at bay
Key player – could a return for MARK NOBLE herald a new era for him?
Prediction – tough one to call, we will score but so will they, a 2-3 defeat for the Hammers is on the cards
I hope the lads can surprise me and keep it tight at the back and get a couple at the top, it’s going to be tough. Come on you Irons!!!!!
I simply guess dat as 4 united every game is important 2 us. And i think dis one is not an exception 2 win. Up united
Posted by: valentines day | 10/12/2009 at 03:30