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AUTHOR – Stretford-end
Giacinto Facchetti was a one club man. He played 476 times for Internazionale and scored 59 goals. In his eighteen year career he won two European Cups and was regarding as one of the finest attacking fullbacks of all time. Roberto Mancini was born in 1964 and went onto become a fine playmaker with Sampdoria.
The Manchester City manager would not have seen Facchetti in full flow for “La Grande Inter” in the 1960′s, which maybe if he had of done might have made Mancini a little more attack minded with his right and left back on their travels. Mourinho used to do it when his Chelsea side were two or three goals up, however should Mancini be a little more adventitious if his side wants to challenge for honours?
AUTHOR: – Bricki
Michael Carrick used to always be on the bench for England. Last night he wasn’t even in the squad. Its a position he seems to have been stuck in since the middle of last season. The question is what has happened to the player who was an integral cog in 3 championship winning teams and a team that reached consecutive Champions League Finals?
The introduction of Carrick into the United team from Spurs gave the midfield a more composed look and protection for the back four. This allowed Fletcher, Scholes and the newly signed Anderson to play further up the pitch and support Rooney and Ronaldo. After several quiet displays early on in his United career he excelled against Chelsea at Old Trafford, snuffing out attacks and giving more presence in Midfield.
A highly anticipated build up for the Manchester derby was extinguished with a damp squib as City’s negative outlook denied United’s – in terms of their restricted capabilities – impressive approach.
The score was goalless and while neither net was troubled to the extent that there would be a winner; and while United exited the derby with the ability to hold their heads high having extended their long unbeaten record with an attacking display, there will still be a lingering sense of dissatisfaction as this entirely credible result left them 2 points further behind champions Chelsea at the top of the table.
There are only a few hours till kick off now and passions will be running high at Eastlands when United and City step out on the field for what will be the 157th Manchester derby. We’ve put together a Manchester City vs. Manchester United preview, which looks at how United will lineup tonight. We’ve teamed up with Paddy Power to offer you the latest odds and betting specials on what should be a quality match tonight.
This is easily my favourite match of the season. With our noisy neighbours talking more and more about surpassing us, there is no better way to put them in their place than winning at their home ground. A few years ago I may have said Liverpool was my most anticipated opponent, but things change. I would have to be a fool to say Manchester City hasn’t improved in recent seasons; they have. They’re not yet a title contender in my eyes, but they’re getting close and they’re certainly capable of qualifying for Champions League. There is no doubt that City is making strides forward, but when United travel to Eastlands on Wednesday it will be the perfect opportunity to remind the bitters who the top team in Manchester is.
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Here is a treat from Stretford-End.com ahead of the derby match tomorrow. Time to spice it up…bring on Man City!!
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In tomorrow’s chip paper… Gary Neville attacks our rivals, Rooney may not feature against Everton, and there seems to be some stability in Rooney’s life amidst all the allegations.
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As Manchester United fans our focus is firmly on our club. We don’t really spend much time worrying about other teams as we have a belief and confidence in our own side. However, that isn’t to say that from time to time we look around and see what everyone else is doing – it’s only natural to be intrigued. Therefore with three weeks to go until the start of the league season, and nearly a month into the transfer window I thought I’d share my brief thoughts on the competition.
Welcome to the very first installment of my daily media review!
Today’s big news is, of course, that Manchester United beat Celtic 3-1 in Toronto last night. Also in today’s news: Hargo needs more treatment, Vidic linked with Madrid, who his possible replacement is, Javier Mascherano lost his phone, and our noisy neighbors are in dire need of a dictionary.
