Manchester United vs. VfB Stuttgart - Preview
To Be Rested
By Chris O'Brien / David Hobbs
December 9 2003
With qualification for the final stages of the European Cup assured, Manchester United take on Stuttgart at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, with the winners taking the Group E crown. Winning the group is important, as you are then seeded for the next stage, and will miss the other group winners.
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With qualification for the final stages of the European Cup assured, Manchester United take on Stuttgart at Old Trafford on Tuesday night, with the winners taking the Group E crown. Winning the group is important, as you are then seeded for the next stage, and will miss the other group winners. An erratic defensive display saw United lose 2-1 out in Germany in the first match between the two sides, and Stuttgart, who need only a point to win the group, will fancy their chances at Old Trafford after a series of highly impressive Bundesliga displays. Captain Roy Keane will be rested for the game by Sir Alex and may also rest Tim Howard to give Roy Carroll a chance in goals. Carroll has been impressive of late and saved Jason Koumas' penalty against WBA last week. Paul Scholes is likely to start on the bench. Szabics and Kuranyi, who both scored against United in the 2-1 defeat, are both likely to start up front for the Germans. Felix Magath has a full squad to pick from except long term absentee Bordon. You can get an unattractive 1/2 for United to beat the German opposition but Stuttgart have been placed at 5/1 to see off United. |
| One to Watch - Kevin Kuranyi |
| The young Brazilian striker scored against United in the corresponding fixture and is a potent threat for United. The defense will have to be on their toes to keep up with this strong forward. |
| ManUtdWeb Prediction - Manchester United 1 - VfB Stuttgart |
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A goal from a
certain Uruguayan will seal the win for United. I think United enjoy these
home fixtures and I think they will edge it past the Germans.
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