Two games and six goals have enabled United to overcome a surprise defeat at West Ham. Now they face another tricky test at home to Reading, who proved in their last outing against the champions that they are not to be taken lightly.
A dangerous opponent, a depleted team and the hot breath of Chelsea in pursuit, provide United with much to consider when they step out for a Boxing Day match with Wigan. → continue reading
Amid the Christmas spirit and frivolity of the holiday season, Sir Alex must hope his team shows due attention when they face Aston Villa later today.
Any analysis of United’s cup form so far this season would note the meek surrender of the Carling trophy and the heart in mouth progress of the club in Europe.
Excellent away form has been one of the cornerstones of United’s success this season and Sir Alex will hope his side’s good run continues at Upton Park later today.
A nine point Premiership lead is at stake when United go head to head with their near neighbours later today.
A moment of truth awaits United this evening. A draw against Benfica will be enough for the players to stumble like drunken lords into the lucrative knock-out stages of the Champions League. United had the measure of their opponents last September in the away leg. Surely, this should not be too taxing a task for a team which sits proudly at the top of the Premiership.
Last year a legend departed following a game between Middlesborough and United. This year, another arrives.
Another game, another high octane clash in store for United. After the haut cuisine of Chelsea comes the plat du jour that is Everton, one of the Premiership’s more stubborn sides and a well-drilled outfit which will be hard to beat. It is in games such as these where United’s lack of a natural predator might be their undoing.
A win over Chelsea in today’s clash of the top two would open up a six point advantage and underline United’s growing title credentials.
Tonight’s trip to Celtic Park is an opportunity for United to nail down a place in the next round of the Champions League and to atone for the slipshod performance in Copenhagen.
A trip to the city of steel ought to see United return with all three points. But which United will be on show this afternoon? The United who have run riot against Fulham, Newcastle and Bolton or the team that took its eye off the prize at Reading?
A second round defence of the Carling Cup takes United to Roots Hall and a first ever match against Southend .
A meeting with revitalised Portsmouth will play second fiddle to the emotional embrace Sir Alex is sure to receive later today in celebration of his 20 years at United.
A return match with Copenhagen puts United within a point of the next round of the Champions League.
A 25 minute purple patch, in which United devoured Bolton, has encouraged Sir Alex Ferguson and his players to believe that they can beat Chelsea to the title
