Manchester United vs. Celtic (Champions League) Preview

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United head back to the Champions League in mid-week to take on the Bhoys at their place. The tie is set to generate a lot of passion and news even before the game has started, given the not-so-friendly relationship between their managers’ Gordon Strachan and Sir Alex Ferguson.

United go into the tie needing a point to qualify for the first knockout round whereas Celtic need to cement their place as the second team to qualify from the group. An intimidating atmosphere and a hostile crowd is one thing that is guaranteed at ParkHead.

Fergie said:’We will need to show courage and mental strength to handle the atmosphere at Parkhead (Celtic Park),’ said Ferguson, who believes his current side can go al the way.

‘I expect the game to be exciting, open and full of attacking football - just the way it was when we beat them 3-2 in September.’

With the all-important six-pointer at the weekend, Sir Alex has some decisions to make regarding playing his best eleven or making a replacement here and there to ensure a strong showing at the weekend. It’s no rocket science that the likes of Giggs, Neville and Scholes are well into their 30s and a tough game mid-week has it effects on them for the weekend.

Celtic’s last game in the CL saw them hammered 3-0 away at Benfica. No doubt, they are a much potent force at home but I expect us to be more than equal to whatever they might have in store for us. Therefore, a slender victory or at worst is on the cards for me.

My Preddy: Celtic 1-2 ManYoo