Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Premier League Preview Burnley v United


United travels to Burnley in their second match of the league campaign . Top flight football returns to Turf Moor after a 33-year absence, with a full house expected for the visit of champions Manchester United. The Clarets began the season with defeat at Stoke but are a different proposition at home, where they have won their last six league games.

United were not their free flowing best on last Sunday still they produced number of chances . Ronaldo's absence will be felt in the side for sometime .Rooney is the main weapon of United and he is ready to take the centre stage for United which he claims for England.he looks likely candidate, following up his strike in the Community Shield with the only goal against Birmingham on Sunday. Defensively United are weakened but whatever team Sir Alex put on field will have match winners all over the park .

Owen Coyle's side also proved their pedigree by beating Arsenal, Chelsea, Fulham and West Brom in cup competitions last season.

Wes Brown is standing by to replace Jonny Evans .With Nemanja Vidic (calf) and Rio Ferdinand (thigh) already ruled out and Evans a major doubt, Brown is set to partner John O'Shea in central defence.Michael Carrick and Anderson are set to make their first appearances of the season, while Michael Owen could be included after being introduced as a substitute in Sunday's win over Birmingham.

Burnley have defensive problems with captain Steven Caldwell unlikely to recover from a groin problem in time and Michael Duff (ankle) ruled out.David Edgar is back from suspension and could make his debut alongside Andre Bikey, who has joined from Reading.

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