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It’s a massive game in regards to both the title race and the race for fourth in the English Premier League. It’s pretty simple for United; beat City and keep title aspirations alive, lose, and all but hand the title to Chelsea. Meanwhile for City, this is a chance to show the world that it is keen to officially end United’s late dominance over them, and break that elusive ‘big four’. It’s a huge game in the context of the league, so join us at approx. 9.40pm for this one!!

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Can Everton pull out another rabbit?

Last time they met?

Manchester United 3 – 0 Everton

Everton

Form (least recent to most recent):

All-Competitions; WWLWW

EPL; WWWLW

Everton look to have fully recovered from their terrible start to the season as they push for more success in qualifying for Europe. The come-from-behind victory against table-topping Chelsea last time out will provide enormous confidence as will a midweek victory in Europe. However, they are missing the inspirational Tim Cahill.

Players to Watch:

Louis Saha – The Frenchman has had the Midas touch of late, well except for that penalty. He hasn’t dropped his head after failures and is looking more and more like the target striker he was at his days with the opposition. The re-born striker will be looking for revenge against his old club.

Steven Pienaar – Pienaar returns from the suspension he got after seeing red at Liverpool, and one thinks the South African will be fired up after missing the win over Chelsea. Fresh after pledging his commitment to the club he loves, the diminutive midfielder will be looking for a big game.

Stat of the Day:

Everton have kept only three clean sheet’s in 2010, however two of those three have come at home.

Manchester United

Form (least recent to most recent):

All-Competitions; WWWDW

EPL; WWWWD

Manchester United are in great form coming into this game, and will fancy themselves being top of the crop by the end of it. Wayne Rooney is in unstoppable form, and their midweek win over AC Milan in Italy will give them confidence. However, will fatigue become a factor?

Players to Watch:

Wayne Rooney – Obvious decision. The talisman has netted an amazing 10 goals in as many games this year and you’d have to be a brave man to bet against him in any match. If he exploit an at times weak Everton back line, he could notch another one to the tally.

Antonio Valencia / Nani -  Both of these lads are fighting for CR7′s old right wing spot, and it seems each week, one outplays the other. A few weeks ago Nani was magnificent against Arsenal, but his crossing was poor at Milan midweek, all for Valencia to replace him after sixty-four minutes and deliver a peach of a delivery for Rooney’s first goal of the game. It’ll be interesting to see who get’s the start.

Stat of the Day:

United are undefeated in the League in 2010 and their last defeat came at the hands of Fulham on December 19th.

My Pick?

I think it’ll be a close game, both in reasonable form and Everton are at home, but I think United will have just a little too much class. I think Everton might take the lead, but United to fight back and take it, but I’d love to be proven wrong! Manchester United 2-1 Everton.

No panel this week, we just take a quick look at the sporting news of this week.

Show Outline

NRL

• Willie Mason signs with Cowboys for 2010
• Tuqiri signs with West Tigers
• NRL All Stars Shuffle
  • Sam Burgess called into NRL All-Stars game
  • Inglis out of Indigenous All-Stars
  • Greg Bird In

Football

• A-League
  • Melbourne 2 – 0 Fury – Carlos Hernandez Show
  • A-League Round 26 Preview
• EPL Preview
  • John Terry Debacle – VOTE ON OUR ONLINE POLL!
  • Chelsea ban lifted
  • Chelsea vs Arsenal
    • Diaby could be back, Eduardo out
  • Weekend Fixtures Preview

Golf

• Tiger looking to return to the golf course after scandal in fortnight – US PGA to decide.

Cricket

• Australia’s T20 International victory over Pakistan
• NZ wins 1st ODI against Bangladesh
• India vs South Africa Preview