WDF Pregame Big 4 Line Up: Game 25

Manchester United vs Liverpool FC Feb 11

The Red Battle Begins

Manchester United: You know when you are treading water for a really long time and your arms get really tired. So now you’re just concentrating on trying to keep you head above water. Well this is Manchester United. They are still suffering an injury epidemic. Even though they are two point from the top it seems as if they just only have their finger tips on the cliff.  Their recent 3-3 tie with Chelsea proves how unpredictable they have become these days. They either show up strong and early or late with horrible excuses.

Key Player – Ryan Giggs: Believe it or not but, United just signed Giggs to another one year contract. I can’t believe he is still playing without any robotic body parts. Giggs is so old, but I got to tell you he is class and he is very football smart. Expect him to be the main distributor in the centre of the park.

Liverpool FC: Liverpool is coming off of a 0-0 loss to Tottenham. Even after their offensive explosion against the Wolves it didn’t seem like they could get anything going offensively against Tottenham. It only seemed as if Bellamy, Gerrard and Carrol were attacking at times. And what does three attackers against four defenders equal? A lack of inspiration. A more aggressive attack will be necessary for success    

Key Player - Craig Bellamy: Let's try and remember here that Craig Bellamy is actually a striker and not a winger. He is very valuable to Liverpool right now, because they lack so much quality on the wings right now. He has traded in his scoring talents for wing play making skills. By the way doesn't look like a raging bull running down the wings.

Justin's pick: Man Utd 2 - 1 Liverpool                  Austin's pick: Man Utd 0 - 3 Liverpool

Aston Villa vs Manchester City Feb 12

Aston Villa: Aston Villa's current form has not been entirely inspirational. They have only won one game out of their last five games. Their last win was against Wolvehampton. Don't let the intimating name mislead you though. These Wolves have been the subject of prey for the past while. Since the absence of Ashley Young Villa have seem to loss the ability to create. Man I bet aboglahar misses him a whole lot.

Key Player - Robbie Keane: with Agbonlahor on the injury list Villa will look towards Robbie Keane to finish theory scoring opportunities. Robbie is a proven scorer of the Premier League and can finish well. The question...who on Villa can deliver him the ball. 

Manchester City: Manchester city is a rolling and rocking train. They won their last game in convincing form against Fulham 3-0. Their last game also proved many disbelievers of their defence wrong. Vincent Kompany made Clint Demsey seem non-existant. Despite their earlier loss to Everton this team is in form and only they can impede their current success. Or maybe Manchester United will in April.

Key Player - Yaya Toure: Ecstatic couldn't even come close to the words Alberto Mancini must feel to have Yaya Toure back (or as I like to call him Makalali 2.0. If City were a car Toure would be their engine and transmission. He is the most lethal defensive mid out there. He holds, defends, scores, creates, he does it all.

Justin's pick: Aston Villa 0 - 3 Man City              Austin's pick: Aston Villa 0 - 3 Man City

 Newcaslte Magpies vs Tottenham Hotspurs Feb 11

Newcastle Magpies: Newcaslte is looking pretty swanky these days. They have won their last two games.  They have also scored four goals in their last two games. Newcaslte is starting to look like their vintage counterparts

Key Player – The Senegalese Front: I know you’re looking at the name like what? But to be honest we couldn’t just choose one player, but two instead; Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse. This attacking force is like Steven Segal and Arnold Schwarzenegger in an action packed movie with big guns and absolutely no dialogue. They don’t even talk, just grunt manliness as they defeat their foes. But going back on topic Ba and Cisse are going to cause havoc for defenders. Cisse speedy and Ba target man, what a combination. May I also add that Ba has sixteen goals. Can someone say Alan Sheerer.

Tottenham Hotspurs: Tottenham is looking very strong defensively, but their paugle of injuries makes their movement forward very static. A perfect example of this was against the Liverpool game. At times it seemed like Adebayor was the only one attacking, just him against four defenders. In order for Tottenham to win they have to support Adebayor and give him some delivery.

Key Player - Scott Parker: Newcastle can be so dangerous on the counter-attack with Ba and Cisse running at you. Saying this Scott Parker need to do a good job of holding the mid field. He will have to make critical tackles and help keep possession. Don’t let Newcastle catch you on the back foot Scotty Parker.

Justin's pick: Newcaslte 2 - 2 Tottenham                   Austin's pick: Newcaslte 1 - 2 Tottenham

Arsenal Gunners vs Sunderland Blackcats Feb 11

Arsenal Gunners: Arsenal have shaken the monkey off their and have finally won their first game of the New Year, and oh man was it ever a win. They blew the Rovers out of the water 7-1. Expect Arsenal to play with more confidence cause they have a habit of being really streaky when it comes to goals.

Key Player - Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain: All hail Prince Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain... I am sorry was that to much? But you got to hand it to his parents, what a name. My bad getting off topic. Anyways Chamberlains play last game was inspirational. He was making strong runs and scored two goals. Tell me if I am wrong but don't Arsenal look so much better as a team when he is on. What a youngster.

Sunderland Blackcats: The past while Sunderland has been looking like a pretty mean black cat. From the beginning of the year Sunderland has won seven of their last nine games, including MANCHESTER CITY! They have done all this under the new management of Martin O’Neil. Oh and let me tell you fear does not linger in the back of the net for Sutherland. They have scored seven goals in their last three games.

Key Player- Stephane Sessegnon: Oh man this man single handily powered the Sunderland offence. Sessegnon is always there like him and Sunderland has been best friends for years. He is instrumental and every single goal, be it an assist or scoring himself. And man he is everywhere, right, centre, left. For a minute I thought I was seeing doubles.   

Justin's pick: Arsenal 2 - 2 Sunderland                       Austin's pick: Arsenal 2 - 1 Sunderland