20 November, 2010

Get Out of Our Way!!!!!!! United Push Forward

There is no doubt that the EPL is a tough league, and unforgiving most days.  A team can feel that they have momentum, then have the rug pulled from under them the next week.  United has always been a slow starter, fought through adversity and injuries, and somehow found themselves in the thick of the championship. 
Last year the Reds suffered through an horrific injury period, with 10 defenders out at one point (and Reserves called in to make the Champions League sheet full).  With their current injury issues you would think that other teams would capitalize...but...other teams in the league are feeling the same bite.  Chelski has struggled with injuries as of late, and Arsenal's boys have also seen some of their first-teamers deal with niggling problems.
In the end, nobody cares about your problems.  They only care about how many goals you score, and how many trophies you hoist with the bubbly at the end of the season.

As of last week, Chelski were hanging on to a narrow lead in the title race after losing at home to Sunderland 0-3.  Arsenal had passed United into second after the Reds were held at Aston Villa.
As of this week, the table has changed once again.  For the first time this season, Chelski and United are tied on points (with C-Scum ahead on goal differential).  Once again, the Blues lost (1-0 at Birmingham), Arsenal lost at home in a thrilling 2-3 comeback by Tottenham, and UNITED WON 2-0 AT HOME TO WIGAN.

I watched the Arsenal match and couldn't believe that they gave up a 2-0 lead with Nasri and Chamakh goals.  But then again, Arsenal are known for blowing it in the last 20 minutes.  They blew it today, giving up 3.  They remain on 26 points.
I didn't see the Chelski match at all, but imagine my glee when I saw the score!

And finally, I only got to watch the first half of United's win, so I won't give a summary, but instead a rundown from manutd.com and video of the goals.
http://www.manutd.com/default.sps?pagegid=%7B3165B97F%2D681E%2D4B39%2DBE53%2D94EC9521C3DA%7D&newsid=6653535 

To see video highlights of both goals, click here, then scroll down to the bottom to see the videos.

Wayne Rooney returned, and signed autographs from the sub bench


He eventually entered the match, replacing Macheda, and almost scored with a header


Gabriel Obertan paired up front with Macheda


Parice Evra opened the scoring with a superb header from a Park cross


Macheda looks on as he heads it in


Al Habsi had no chance


I love seeing the defenders score!


Vidic and Rooney run to celebrate with Chicharito

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