Perfect win for United

Manchester United won the game against Wigan at home, with the same margin that they had in the reverse fixture of this game. Rooney, Carrick, Rafael, Berbatov and Valencia scored in 5-0 win to secure second position in the premier league at the end of this year.

As expected Manchester United dominated the game and the night became worse for the away team as their goal keeper Chris Kirkland got injured and couldn't continue after the first half.

United players started scoring in 28th minute when Rooney scored his 14th goal of the season. After 4 minutes Carrick swept in and Rafael added one more just before the half time. The game was virtually over at 45 minutes.

In the second half nothing changed and United players got the full control of the game in midfield. Berbatov and Valencia added to the score in 50th and 75th minute.

Now Wigan is just one point ahead of the last three in the table. They have the worst goal difference of -23 in this season.

In another game Arsenal defeated Portsmouth 4-1 (the same margin they had in the reverse fixture).

Final Score:

Man Utd 5
(Rooney 28, Carrick 32, Rafael 45, Berbatov 50, Valencia 75)

Wigan 0

Starting team:

Kuszczak
Evra
Brown
Vidic
Rafael
Park
Carrick
Fletcher
Valencia
Berbatov
Rooney

Edwin Van Der Sar to stay out of action indefinitely

Team’s first choice Edwin Van Der Sar will remain out of action for indefinite time as his wife has suffered brain hemorrhage. The 39-year-old Dutch goalkeeper, who has been missing from a long time, had been given permission to return to his home in Holland.

Sir Alex Ferguson told that there is no point in him being here. It will be the best thing for him to go and see his wife. Van Der Sar’s wife Annemarie van Kesteren, who is 36 years old collapsed last Wednesday when the family was planning to celebrate Christmas.

In this time Van Der Sar will receive treatment from the Holland team doctor. We hope for the quick recovery of his wife.

Sir Alex pleased with Team's Progress

United manger Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he is pleased with the team’s performance over the mid season of 2009-10. He added that injuries to his defense are the main reason for this scenario.

Sir Alex will complete his 68 years on 31^st December and a thrashing win over Wigan can be a great gift for him. If it happens then Man Utd will be on 2^nd position at the end of this year just two points behind Chelsea.

United manger said that it is impossible to play in this league without proper centre backs, same thing Jose Mourinho had told in 2006-07 when Terry, Carvalho and Cech were missing games due to injuries. He was compelled to play Essian as centre back.

Man Utd v Wigan preview

This will be the last game in this year for Manchester United and Wigan. It can be an easy fixture for the Red Devils. These two teams have played ten times against each other, and the result has remained every time. Guess what? Obviously United has won on every occasion.

The reverse fixture of this game was in August and United won it 5-0. This game brought 100th goal for Rooney and Michael Owen started his account of scoring.

This time there are no fresh injuries to United players. The are in good mood with a win at Hull.Rooney factor worked in that game but still a replacement for Ronaldo is essential. This transfer window is going to be crucial for the Red Devils.

Probable Team

Kuszczak
Rafael Brown Vidic Evra
Valencia Fletcher Scholes Giggs
Berbatov Rooney

Hull City 1 - 3 Manchester United

Manchester United retained their second position in EPL by winning their game against Hull City at Kingston Comms Stadium.

Rooney gave United lead just before half time, otherwise the first half was looking goal less with some great saves from both goal keepers. Rooney fired a cross from Fletcher to find the Hull's net. In the second half Hull came level after getting a penalty. Then Rooney again helped his team to take lead when Dawson scored an own goal. In fact it was Rooney's effort that caused the goal. Berbatov scored from an assist from Rooney to seal the game with less than 10 minutes left in full time.


Starting Line Up:

Manchester United
Kuszczak
Rafael Vidic Brown Evra
Valencia Carrick Fletcher Giggs
Berbatov Rooney

Hull City
Myhill
Mendy Gardner Zayatte Dawson
Garcia Boateng Olofinjana Hunt
Altidore Fagan

Final Score:

Hull City 1
Fagan (59 pen.)
Manchester United 3
Rooney (45), Dawson (73 o.g.), Berbatov (81)

Hull v Man Utd preview

Man United will visit KC Stadium without their best defenders as Rio Ferdinand, Garry Neville, John O'Shea and Jonny Evans are certain to miss out the game against Hull on Sunday. Team Boss Sir Alex Ferguson is hopeful that one of either Vidic or Brown can comeback from injury to provide some strength to the defence. Goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar has not yet recovered from the knee injury so Tomasz Kuszczak will continue in goal. Evra may move to center back position because Sir Alex is looking set to not start with Fletcher and Carrick as the centre backs.

Wingers Ryan Giggs (hamstring) looks and Nani (foot) will also miss the game.

Probable Team

Kuszczak
Rafael Evra Vidic Fabio
Valencia Fletcher Carrick Giggs
Rooney Berbatov

Hull City will miss the charismatic Jimmy Bullard and Ian Ashbee.

Score Predication:

Hull 1
Man Utd 3

EPL Best 11 for 2009-10 (Mid Season)

Cech

Cuellar Dunne Vermaelen Evra

Valencia Lampard Fabregas Giggs

Drogba Defoe