EPL ~ Manchester United vs Middlesbrough ~ Oct 27
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Saturday, 27 October 2007:
Channel: 27 - 10:00pm - (Live)
Manchester United vs Middlesbrough
Manchester United: Van der Sar, Kuszczak, O'Shea, Evra, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Pique, Anderson, Ronaldo, Fletcher, Scholes, Giggs, Nani, Eagles, Rooney, Saha, Simpson, Tevez.
Middlesbrough : Schwarzer, Young, Taylor, Wheater, Woodgate, Boateng, Rochemback, O'Neil, Downing, Tuncay, Mido, Lee, Craddock, Jones, Steele, Davies, Riggott, Hines, Owens, Cattermole
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4-0 united
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I think maybe 2-1 or 1-0 or 2-0.
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2-0 to United
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This could be a tough match for united cos remember, Middlesbrough always give man u problems... Like Bolton to Arsenal, Blackburn to Chelsea or Everton to Pool... And their idiot manager also always talk rubbish... I still remember last season, their players were going for Ronny's legs rather than the ball...
Middlesbrough is a sick team...
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but i think it was after that cup incident where ronaldo scored the penalty.Originally posted by zocoss:This could be a tough match for united cos remember, Middlesbrough always give man u problems... Like Bolton to Arsenal, Blackburn to Chelsea or Everton to Pool... And their idiot manager also always talk rubbish... I still remember last season, their players were going for Ronny's legs rather than the ball...
Middlesbrough is a sick team...
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Big-Match Facts
Manchester United and Middlesbrough clash for the 99th time in the league.
The Red Devils are out to follow up their impressive 4-2 Champions League win away to Dynamo Kiev, with an eighth straight league victory to jump over Arsenal and return to the top of the table.
The Teessiders know that a fourth straight league defeat would leave them fourth bottom, just one point above the relegation zone.
United boast the Premier League's tightest defence with three goals shipped in 10 outings and an unparalleled seven clean sheets; 'Boro have conceded the opening goal in an unequalled eight of their 10 games in this division this term.
Boro have only lost once in six Premier League visits to Old Trafford since March 2002, winning two and drawing three.
Ryan Giggs is one short of 100 career league goals.
Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand have been on the field for every minute of every one of Manchester United's Premier League matches this season.
Home and away
League (inc PL): Man United 48 wins, Middlesbro 29, Draws 21
Prem: Man United 13 wins, Middlesbro 5, Draws 6
at Man United only
League (inc PL): Man United 28 wins, Middlesbro 11, Draws 10
Prem: Man United 5 wins, Middlesbro 3, Draws 4
Last Season's Corresponding Game
Manchester United 1-1 Middlesbrough
21 April 2007
Man United scorer: Richardson 3
Middlesbrough scorer: Viduka 45
Matchday Referee
Alan Wiley (Burntwood, Staffordshire) -
Another quartet against Gareth Southgate's strugglers at Old Trafford will see them emulate the feat of Billy Meredith's side during the 1907-08 campaign by netting four in four consecutive games.
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Im gona put all my faith into Tevez to score
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tevez & giggs to score for tis one..
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sure boh, i think tevez and another outfielderOriginally posted by 4getmenot:tevez & giggs to score for tis one.. 
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Close call. 2-1 to United
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knn.. ok! you're on man!Originally posted by sand king:sure boh, i think tevez and another outfielder
i bet you 5 push ups gigs wont score but will assist
If Giggs doesn't score or make assists, u do push up also -
Rio Ferdinand to continue his goal scoring run..
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Man Utd shall win! and hope liverpool win arsenal tml....
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If gigs scores or doesnt make an assist then ill do push upsOriginally posted by 4getmenot:knn.. ok! you're on man!
If Giggs doesn't score or make assists, u do push up also -
I cant see Pool winning arsenal. Everyone has to admit that Pool's form has been dreadul dreadful dreadful. All i hope is that we keep our momentum going and continue to gain maximum points.Originally posted by scorchio:Man Utd shall win! and hope liverpool win arsenal tml.... -
Ok i go mug abit 1st. See u guys later durin the match
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Man Utd v Middlesbrough
Manchester United are able to include England midfielder Owen Hargreaves, who has been out with a knee problem. Paul Scholes is out with a knee injury but Patrice Evra should play despite suffering a calf strain in midweek.
Middlesbrough striker Jeremie Aliadiere is in contention for a place after recovering from a hamstring injury. Defenders Robert Huth and Emanuel Pogatetz are not yet ready to return, while Julio Arca, Brad Jones and Matthew Bates remain sidelined.
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Man Utd (from): Van der Sar, Kuszczak, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Pique, O'Shea, Evra, Fletcher, Ronaldo, Hargreaves, Anderson, Nani, Giggs, Rooney, Tevez, Eagles, Simpson.
Middlesbrough (from): Schwarzer, Turnbull, Young, Woodgate, Riggott, Taylor, Downing, Boateng, Rochemback, Aliadiere, Mido, Sanli, O'Neil, Craddock, Lee, Wheater, Cattermole, Hutchinson.
REFEREE
Alan Wiley (Burntwood, Staffordshire)
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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson:
"It's been frustrating for Owen. "Missing games is not what he came here for. He's come here for a big fee and he must be a bit disappointed. "But it is a long season and he is back now which is terrific for us. It gives us a better chance of doing well."
Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate:
"I remember, before we beat Chelsea a couple of years ago, I said that if we can put a man on the moon we can beat Chelsea. "If you believe they put a man on the moon then anything is possible and I maintain that going into this game. "They have got some class acts who we respect but I'm determined that we are going there to win and not sit back."
KEY PLAYER NOTES
MANCHESTER UNITED
RONALDO is Manchester United's top scorer with six goals. RONALDO and Wayne ROONEY are the clubs top Premier League marksmen, with three each. Ryan GIGGS is one short of 100 career league goals.
MIDDLESBROUGH
Stewart DOWNING is Middlesbrough's top scorer, with three Premier League goals - one more than he managed in the whole of last season.
HEAD TO HEAD
United were held to a 1-1 draw by a plucky Middlesbrough side in last season's corresponding fixture. The Red Devils have a 42% winning record against the Teessiders in the Premier League at Old Trafford (won just five of 12).
at Man United only
League (inc PL): Man United 28 wins, Middlesbro 11, Draws 10
Prem: Man United 5 wins, Middlesbro 3, Draws 4
LAST SEASON'S CORRESPONDING GAME
Manchester United 1-1 Middlesbrough
21 April 2007 - Ref: Peter Walton
Man United scorer: Richardson 3
Middlesbrough scorer: Viduka 45 -
United hand Owen Hargreaves only his fourth start, while Nani and Cristiano Ronaldo will support strikers Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez. Middlesbrough forward Mido is injured so Jeremie Aliadiere comes in, while skipper George Boateng is dropped to the bench.
XI
1. Edwin Van der Sar
6. Wes Brown
5. Rio Ferdinand
15. Nemanja Vidic
22. John O'Shea
7. Cristiano Ronaldo
4. Owen Hargreaves
8. Oliveira Anderson
17. Luis Nani
10. Wayne Rooney
32. Carlos Tevez
SUBS
29. Tomasz Kuszczak (GK)
11. Ryan Giggs
19. Gerard Pique
24. Darren Fletcher
25. Danny Simpson -
NANI!!!!!!!!!!!!
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M Night Shyamalan scores a THUNDEROUS goal!
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ALIADIE--uhh.. dunno how to spell.. SCORES!!
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Tight match