Friday, April 20, 2007
Middlesbrough match preview
The game between Manchester United and Middlesbrough in the Premiership on Saturday 21st April 2007 at 17:15 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.History of the Manchester United v Middlesbrough fixture Man Utd. prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at Old Trafford at tea-time on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Red Devils are clearly on top, having won 37 and lost only 13 of the 61 games.The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was earlier this season, the Red Devils carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a F.A. Cup match
Recent respective form guides Manchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Red Devils have rattled up an impressive 19 goals, and conceded 3.In complete contrast to Man Utd., Middlesbrough are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Boro have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.Man Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 81 points from the 33 games played. Middlesbrough find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 34 matches.
Its good news for Man Utd. fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Red Devils.
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