Friday, December 18, 2009
Man U on the brink of winning title
Soccer Analyst Shaun Bartlett says he is expecting a wounded Arsenal to come out against Manchester United on Saturday.
The Gunner's have suffered two big losses to the Red Devils in the Champions League semi-final as well as to their London rivals Chelsea in the league last weekend.
United only need a point to claim the title for a third year running.
Bartlett says it's going to be tough call to work out what Sir Alex Ferguson's game plan will be.
"It's going to be an interesting game I am not sure if United are going to are just going to play for a point and get the title. They could go for all three points and jeopardize losing the game which could possibly happen with Arsenal's attacking players."
Meanwhile on the other end of the table, Newcastle are not in the bottom three of the Premier League however they are still in danger of being relegated.
They face Fulham at St Jame! s' Park on Saturday, the Magpies will be looking for nothing less than a victory to increase their chances of remaining in top flight football.
Bartlett says should they get the drop it is unlikely manager Alan Shearer will stay on at the club.
"I don't think he will take the challenge to coach in the Championship, I think you need a coach with a lot more experience to get the club back to the Premiership. You need to do this in one season otherwise after the parachute payment you get from the Premier League you would struggle financially."