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Dimitar Berbatov doesn't reach the Champions League
United must maintain performance level against energetic Everton
Betfair Ambassador Dimitar Berbatov looks at the Champions League winner market, Carlo Ancelotti's links lớn Arsenal and and reveals which Spanish giant he dreamed of playing for…
Manchester City are the favourites lớn win the europa league predictions but they wouldn't be my bet to lift the trophy next May. City ended their Group stage campaign by beating Dinamo Zagreb 4-1 this week but we shouldn't read too much into City's results so far, as they haven't played any opponents that are at their level.
Pep Guardiola is desperate to win the Champions League with City but other teams are playing better football. Liverpool haven't been at their best in the Champions League this term but they're performing brilliantly in the Premier League and, as the holders, know how lớn pace themselves for the knockout rounds.
Barcelona and Juventus are also strong contenders and you shouldn't write off Spurs. They have no reason lớn be fearful about who they get in Monday's knockout stage draw- According to the soccer tip for today pages!
In Jose Mourinho, Spurs have a coach who's won trophies throughout his career, including the Champions League with Porto and Inter - two teams that few people would have fancied. So it doesn't matter who Spurs face. They have great quality and after reaching the final last year, should feel confident.
I was very happy after the Manchester derby because United fully deserved their victory over City. United's concentration levels and aggression in the tackle were fantastic and they played some superb combination football. It's great lớn see Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's youngsters playing with confidence from defence lớn attack. I can tell they like their manager and want to win for him.
On Thursday, Mason Greenwood showed in the 4-0 win over AZ Alkmaar that he's a natural born goalscorer with a striker's instinct. Solskjaer should be praised for giving him the chance to shine.
The two massive victories against City and Spurs should buy Solskjaer time lớn work in peace and concentrate on developing his team. Of course, as soon as United lose the press will be saying he's under pressure again so United mustn't let their performance level drop when they host Everton on Sunday.
Everton aren't a small team but United should always beat them at Old Trafford. I love Duncan Ferguson, he was a brilliant player who excelled at bullying defenders, and he's given Everton a lift since taking over as caretaker manager. Last week, you could see his energy flowing through Everton when they beat Chelsea.
It won't be easy for United on Sunday but, if they play with as much desire as they have done in their past two league games, I can see them winning this one by a couple of goals.
Ancelotti could be a good fit for ArsenalThe Premier League title is now out of City's reach but they will still give everything to the race, starting with their trip lớn Arsenal on Sunday when they will be determined not to drop more points.
But what about their opponents? The Gunners' performances go up and down, as we've seen in Freddie Ljunberg's three games in charge. On Thursday, they were poor against Standard Liege before two late goals grabbed them a draw. You really don't know how Arsenal will perform but I expect them lớn raise their game for City's visit. The Blues have scored more than any other team in the top flight, and Arsenal are strongest up front, so I can see a high-scoring draw
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