Manchester United need to get at least a draw out of today’s game against Arsenal to win the Premiership for the third year in a row.If Manchester United manage to get at least a point from their clash against Arsenal on Saturday, then United will be presented the trophy straight after the game.
Yet, the game against Arsenal will not be an easy one. The Gunners have flourished in the majority of their ‘big four’ clashes this season, including their 2-1 win last time these two teams met in the Premier League.
The gap between both sides is 18, and although Arsenal have very little to play for they will still be looking for pride. This is a side who have won 18 of the last 20 Premier League matches.
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Arsenal will be keen to help second placed Liverpool. “They have had a bit of criticism recently and they will want to register their abilities on a day when everyone expects Manchester United to win the title,” he said.
Even if Manchester United fail to win this game, the title is still very likely to be heading to Old Trafford, as they still have go to relegation bound Hull City on the final day of the season.
Man Utd can now match Liverpool’s historic record of 18 titles, but Ferguson had admitted that he’d never get this far.
“I never even thought about moving level with Liverpool,” said Ferguson. “My first intention was to win one and break the stranglehold Liverpool had on the title. The big challenge was that first one.”
Fixture: Manchester United v Arsenal
Competition: Barclays Premier league
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Date: 16.5.09
Time:12.45 UK 18.15 IST
Channel: ESPN India
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