Reading vs Manchester United

19/1- The fight at the top of the league table is getting intense, especially with Arsenal and Man U levelling it out on the points and now the comparatively weaker oppositions are having to pay for it by means of big margin defeats. Reading is the next team that might just have to experience the Man U fury when they would be hosting them, last time the Manchester team took on the field at Old Trafford, they ended up drubbing out Newcastle 6-0. They have gained the top spot and now would like to build on it and get away from the potential threat coming from Arsenal. Reading however are a side that has been composed of two extremes while seeing their performance this season. At home they have been doing a fair amount of justice to their talent but away they have been struggling badly. This showed last week as they went down to Aston Villa, 3-1, in an away encounter. Placed 13^th on the table they are just a couple of points above the relegation zone and would try and maintain a safe distance.

Manchester United would have the fire power of the Portuguese wonder Christiano Ronaldo and Tevez, they have been performing exceptionally well and have been major contributors to the club’s success this season. The team has hardly conceded anything to their opposition and has been playing as a strong unit and with a master strategist in Sir Alex Ferguson there is very little which can stop them.  The absence of key players like Scholes and Rooney has not affected them at all but their return would make them an almost unbeatable team.

Reading are comparatively new to this territory and would have to pull up their socks if they want to provide any resistance to the team visiting them. A point from this match would be a huge bonus for the team, though unlikely.

Prediction: 0-3, Man U win