Match Prediction : FA Cup - Manchester United Vs Chelsea [10th Mar 2013]

Both teams going into the Quarter Final of FA Cup tonight with negative outcome from the respective Europe games. It also means that both team will try to make amends in tonight's match will full power. Thus, it will be another tight game.   

My Prediction is: Manchester United 2 - Chelsea 1

FA Cup - Manchester United vs Chelsea

For more details of my viewpoints about this prediction, please click here.

Match Details:

Stage : FA Cup - Quarter Final
Play on : 10th Mar 2013 (Sum) [Singapore : 11st Mar 2013, Mon]
Kickoff Time : 16.30 pm GMT (Singapore Time 12.30 am)
Venue : Old Trafford, Manchester, England

What is your prediction? Feel free to share your view in the comment section.

Cheers!

Three Reasons Why Christiano Ronaldo Will Not Return To Manchester United

Immediately after we more or less shot down the rumor about Rooney quitting Manchester United (whereby Sir Alex has publicly announced that Rooney will remain in Old Trafford next year), the follow-up rumor is about the potential return of our heroic No. 7, Christiano Ronaldo. 

Without a doubt, Ronaldo is one of the greatest players in the world at the moment and it will be a win-win situation if the rumor is true. Having said that, I am skeptical about the news for the following reasons: 

1. Ronaldo has achieved almost every major tournaments representing Manchester United (including many of his personal awards). Thus, there is little motivation for him to better himself here (of course, we can use the achievement of treble as one of the carrot but we all know that such honor is really hard to come by).

2. Ronaldo is so rich now that money might not be one of the key motivator for his future transfer.

3. Ronaldo will be 29 next year and god knows he has how many year(s) left to better himself? Thus, Manchester United might be better off grooming at another younger version of Ronaldo equivalent. 

I know this might sound a bit controversial but these are only my personal take. Of course, as the saying goes, in soccer, the ball is round, anything can happen. Let’s wait and see how it turns out in the end. 

Cheers!

P/S: For my prediction of the upcoming FA Cup (Manchester United vs Chelsea), please click here. 

Ryan Giggs - The Millenium Man [Infographic]

We were bitterly knocked out of Champions League yesterday as didn't lost to the opposition team (Real Madrid). Instead, we lost to the whistle man (refused to call him a referee as his qualification is hugely in doubt!).

 

Anyway, enough of ranting! Let's focus on what I want to share today: the Millennium Man in the soccer history. Yes, I am talking about our very own Rayan Giggs or commonly referred to by the teammates as Giggsy.  

 

He has just completed his 1,000th match (in his senior appearances for country and clubs) last night against Real Madrid (Champions League). His performance is still as magical as before. Age doesn't seems play any part in his performance. Simply MAGICAL!

 

To commemorate this milestone, Manchester United released a cool Infographic on Ryan Giggs with some cool stats and figures. For example:

 

Do you know that Giggy has scored a total 168 goals for Manchester United alone?

Do you know that Giggy has 144 appearances in Champions League?

And many more...

 

Check out the Millennium Man Infographic below:
 

Ryan Giggs - The Millennium Man
(source : manutd.com)

Cheers!  

Champions League : Manchester Utd vs Real Madrid [Live Result]

Manchester United 1 - Real Madrid 2 [FT]

Match Details:

Stage : Champions League Tournament - Last 16 [Second Leg]
Play on : 5th Mar 2013 (Tue) [Singapore : 6th Mar 2013, Wed]
Kickoff Time : 19.45 pm GMT (Singapore Time 3.45 am)
Venue : Old Trafford, Manchester, England

Result:
FULL TIME
Manchester United 1         -       Real Madrid 2
(Sergio Ramos [OG] 48')
                                                  (Modric 66')
                                                  (Ronaldo 69')

Nanni Red Carded at 56'

Danny Wellbeck in action

Robin Van Persie in action                       

Previous Encounters:

2013 Champions League Last 16:

First leg: February 13, 2013: Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 1

2003 Champions League Quarter-Final:
First leg: April 8, 2003: Real Madrid 3 Manchester United 1
Second leg: April 23, 2003: Manchester United 4 Real Madrid 3

2000 Champions League Quarter-Final:
First leg: April 4, 2000: Real Madrid 0 Manchester United 0
Second leg: April 19, 2000: Manchester United 2 Real Madrid 3

Cheers!

Match Prediction : Champions League - Manchester United Vs Real Madrid [5th Mar 2013]

Finally, the Second Leg of the Champions League is about to kick-off in a couple of hours' time. As quoted by Real Madrid's coach, Jose Mourinho, the world will stop to watch the clash is if it's the final! I don't disagree with him, it's a Clash of the Titans and definitely worth every minute of your time.

Both teams coming into the match with positive notes (Manchester United thrashed Norwich with a 4-0 win in the last League game and Real Madrid defeated their nemesis, Barcelona twice in the span of one week). Thus, it is truly a match all soccer fans around the world are waiting for! With the home advantage, I am predicting that it will be a tight game and we will be coming out victor with a narrow win!

My Prediction is: Manchester United 2 - Real Madrid 1

Match Details:

Stage : Champions League Tournament - Last 16 [Second Leg]
Play on : 5th Mar 2013 (Tue) [Singapore : 6th Mar 2013, Wed]
Kickoff Time : 19.45 pm GMT (Singapore Time 3.45 am)
Venue : Old Trafford, Manchester, England

Previous Encounters:

2013 Champions League Last 16:
First leg: February 13, 2013: Real Madrid 1 Manchester United 1

2003 Champions League Quarter-Final:
First leg: April 8, 2003: Real Madrid 3 Manchester United 1
Second leg: April 23, 2003: Manchester United 4 Real Madrid 3

2000 Champions League Quarter-Final:
First leg: April 4, 2000: Real Madrid 0 Manchester United 0
Second leg: April 19, 2000: Manchester United 2 Real Madrid 3

What is your prediction? Feel free to share your view in the comment section.

Cheers!

Match Prediction : BPL - Manchester United Vs Norwich City [2nd Mar 2013]

In about 4 hours time, we are going into the 28th game of the BPL against Norwich City at Old Trafford. Basing on the form of Norwich's last game against Everton of which they won 2-1 at home, it would not be an easy game for Manchester United.

In view of next Tuesday's Champions League Second Leg Game against Real Madrid, Sir Alex is expected to shuffle his pack it's highly unlikely he will field two separate sides. In any case, with the home advantage and our current sterling form, I am predicting a WIN for Manchester United. 

My Prediction is: Manchester United 3 - Norwich City 1

With the necessary rest granted to our key players, I have confident that they can produce the result again this time round. 

Following are the form of the last 6 matches (in all competitions) of the two teams:

[earlier to later]

Man Utd : W D W W W W

Norwich  : D  L D  D  D W 

Our last head-to-head game with Norwich, Away Game (17th Nov 2012) is a 1-0 LOST

What is your prediction? Feel free to share your view in the comment section.

Cheers!