2011 Fixture Finale
Premier League
Man United vs. Blackburn 12-31-2011 7:30 a.m. ET ESPN2 / ESPN Deportes / ESPN3
Fresh off stealing a point Merseyside, Steve Kean hopes to end 2011 on a high by grabbing more points this weekend as Blackburn make the trek to Old Trafford.
Sir Alex has a defensive injury crisis on his hands, but all United need is a draw and they’ll end 2011 top of the table. Sir Alex has defended Kean in recent weeks, but will be expecting 3 points from his in-form side.
“We can cope, especially in home games”. Ferguson on his injury hit defense
Quote from Barclays Premier League site.
Midweek Match Preview
Premier League
Fulham vs. Manchester United 12-21-2011 3:00 p.m. ET Fox Soccer/Fox Deportes
Manchester United take on Fulham Wednesday afternoon, the highlight of a busy game week for U.S. viewers.
Fulham have racked up 6 points in their last 2 Premier League home games; scoring 3 goals in the process, conceding 0. Netminder David Stockdale looks to be making a smooth transition from the Championship back to the Premier League after his loan move was terminated to replace the injured Schwarzer. Dempsey has been on fire lately, netting 60% of The Cottagers goals in December. He has a knack for scoring in big games, and Martin Jol will hope that continues Wednesday.
Man United are unbeaten in their last 7 Premier League games, winning 6 and drawing 1. This game will be United’s second match in four days, and with Boxing Day around the corner Sir Alex will surely be bringing in some fresh legs for their upcoming encounter. United have only conceded 2 goals in the League after that 6 goal thrashing they received courtesy of Manchester City. They will need to make plans for Dempsey though, who’s free scoring form will certainly worry the back four.
Stats from ESPN Soccernet
