Past records:
Season: 2001 - 2002
Oct 27, 2001 Manchester U - Leeds 1 - 1
Mar 30, 2002 Leeds - Manchester U 3 - 4
Season: 2000 - 2001
Oct 21, 2000 Manchester U - Leeds 3 - 0
Mar 3, 2001 Leeds - Manchester U 1 - 1
Season: 1999 - 2000
Aug 14, 1999 Manchester U - Leeds 2 - 0
Feb 20, 2000 Leeds - Manchester U 0 - 1
Season: 1998 - 1999
Nov 29, 1998 Manchester U - Leeds 3 - 2
Apr 25, 1999 Leeds - Manchester U 1 - 1
Season: 1997 - 1998
Sep 27, 1997 Leeds - Manchester U 1 - 0
May 4, 1998 Manchester U - Leeds 3 - 0
Season: 1996 - 1997
Sep 7, 1996 Leeds - Manchester U 0 - 4
Dec 28, 1996 Manchester U - Leeds 1 - 0
Well, Man U has just lost to Bolton, again...
Many punters might think that for 5 consecutive games, MU din beat the handicap, so its time to do it now right?
Past encounters also show that MU record against Leeds not bad
Well has THE MOMENT come for MU to beat the handicap?
Think again......
Correct me if i am wrong....
If i remembered correctly, out of the last 4 games between them, apart from the 3-0 win, the other two 1-1 games and 4-3 win was a bit lucky on MU part
Luck was a bit factor for the 2 draw games
I would say that MU was lucky to get away with a pt on both occasions as Leeds was the better team in those games
If u guys have watched the NC-Leeds game, you will know why that Leeds won by 2 goal
The difference was that goalie called Paul
He denied shots after shots, esp that shot by Amoebi where Paul "jumped towards right, but still can use the left hand to reach the ball" save!
Superb form now!
With the good form of Smith, Bowyer, Viduka and Kewell, they shld be at least produce 1 goal for the coming game
Look at MU......
Whats their biggest problem now?
Their killer instinct has suddenly left them
One of the reason is Keano not around, no midfield general to really lead them
Becks? he's not really on-form now.
my fave player Giggs? personally think that from last season till now, he only perform at 60% of his devasting form(good to pass the grade, but not enuff....)
Veron? usual phrase: "he still need time to adjust"
Scholes? out for operation lah!
van Nistelrooy? same problem with Owen, a bit lacking in confidence now (but compared to the situation of Owen, still better). Those balls that Ruud usually put away last season (esp those you think is a bit lucky ones), this season these shots are either being saved or hit the post!
What i am trying to say is that:
Although MU is playing out of sorts now,
those players that can single-handedly turn the game for MU are suddenly all missing!
this can only spell bad things to come for this coming game....
One more very important factor:
Rio Ferdinand
Do we need any reminders where he was previously from?
If I not wrong, Leeds biggest rivals are both red in color, MU and Liverpool (at least in the view of the supporters!)
This time round, they want REVENGE!
This time round, they want BLOOD!
This time round, they want to WIN!!!
No doubt the reception at Elland Road is expected to be hostile (very very hostile in fact!)
With the crowd behind the home team, plus the boos to add to the pressure on Ferdinand, this is one very big psychological factor
Will Rio play his usual game or get affected by it?
Will the defence of MU crumble because of it?
Unless, Ferguson still has some tricks up his sleeves that we aren't aware of.......
Unless, Solskjaer can do something (I believe he is only one now who can turn the game for MU).......
Unless, MU get some help from the 3 idiots in black running around......
Unless, Lady Luck return to MU again......
Unless.......
Then we shall not see a MU victory in this game
Although I am a die-hard supporter of MU, I believe Leed should at least be able to get a draw out of this game
And for those "pan dang" ones, do you guys still remember
B.L.A.N.C ???
First team last season to beat MU was Bolton
Only the 5th game and we saw MU being defeated by them again...
I know you guys will say that MU last season was beaten by Pool
But there aren't many teams which begin with letter "L" right?
If not Liverpool, why not Leeds?
Will history repeat itself?
Think carefully......
Cheers!
