Champions League
2009-05-05 - Arsenal vs Manchester United
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Both these teams knows what is at stake. Arsenal with home ground will aim to overturn the 1-0 deficit from the first leg while for Manchester United they will want to reach the final once again as they did last year when they won it.
Manchester United the current Champions have won the Carling Cup and continue to lead the Premier League, have their eyes on a quadruple of trophies and come into this match after a 1-0 lead from the first leg courtesy of John O'She's goal.
Arsene Wenger has insisted that his young side has what it takes to get the win here. But even a 2-1 win for Arsenal will not be enough as the visitors can qualify with an away goal here.
Sir Alex Ferguson will instruct his side to get a goal here as an away goal will prove decisive compared to defending for a goalless draw here.
Wenger will be glad that he can bring on Robin van Persie for this clash as he has recovered from a groin injury and is likely to start this match. His partner is likely to be Emmanuel Adebayor who has not scored in recent times now. Andrey Arshavin is cup-tied and Eduardo is injured for this clash.
But for former United defender Mikael Silvestre is a doubt to face his former club as he is struggling with his own groin complaint, while full-back Gael Clichy is out of action.
United defender Rio Ferdinand is expected to play after recovering from a bruised lung sustained in the first leg. French left-back Patrice Evra (leg) is expected to start after being substituted in the win over Middlesbrough. Watch our for Cristiano Ronaldo in this match.
Take Arsenal to win but still go out of this competition.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Arsenal to win 2-1
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Arsenal to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Arsenal on level ball.
