After the euphoria of tuesday, it's time for the boys to get back to their bread and butter in the Premiership. I'm sure Fergie will be keen to remind the team of the poor defending from set pieces which led to Fenerbahce's two goals.
Middlesborough had a lot of players out for their UEFA cup match and it is touch and go whether they will make tomorrow's game (or maybe McClaren is keeping his cards close to his chest?). Nevertheless, we should see a return to the United lineup for Ronaldo, and possibly Smith, provided that Fergie opts to rest Rooney (I hope he doesn't!).
For anyone who saw the game, I'm certain they would have acknowledged our central midfield as the weak link of the team. Djemba-Djemba was average and will drop down to the bench. His midfield partner on tuesday, Kleberson, stands a slight chance of starting ahead of O'Shea in midfield, but I wouldn't bet my life savings on it. Although Kleberson whipped in a great cross (with his weaker!) left foot he had a few displaced passes and his lack of effort in tracking back left a lot to be desired.
Despite this, and based on our form, the fact we're at home, Boro's injury list, and their recent set of poor results (they've lost their last 2 Premiership games) I would expect us to take all 3 points.
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