Another European Night

The goals that were flowing last season appears to trickle down this season. In spite of the lack of goals, ManU has managed to hold their own and come up with spirited wins home and away, including the crucial home win against Jose-less Chelsea. ManU youngsters lost a great opportunity to get some playing time in the first team after their Carling Cup exit at the hands of Coventry. To put things into perspective, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool all won.

And tonight, Roma visit Old Trafford, revenge on their minds, after their humiliating 7-1 loss to the Red Devils in April. This should be a pretty exciting game. Although I like Roma Captain Totti very much for his loyalty to his club, he has been shooting his mouth way too often. He should have learnt his lesson after the 7-1 drubbing last season but looks like he hasn't. Another good win for ManU should put him in his place.

Owen Hargreaves is still recovering from his injury, although there is a possibility he might start. Carrick has been woefully out of form this season and I hope he improves soon, for he was one of the most underrated performers for ManU last season. Pique might get his chance in defence since Vida and Brown are struggling with injuries. I hope Pique plays and puts in a terrific performance.

My first choice XI for today...

Kuszczak
O'Shea Rio Pique Evra
Ronaldo Owen Scholes Giggs
Tevez Rooney