Carling Cup (League Cup English) Prognosis Manchester City Manchester United

Both teams lights of Manchester are to meet on 06 January for a derby counted for the Carling Cup.

The new coach of Manchester City, Roberto Mancini said he still had the title in mind for this season. At 10 points behind Chelsea, the leader, the Citizens should not share the points with their opponents if they want to return to racing.

They will be then tested their ability to excel in this cup match, which promises to be more engaged. Still unbeaten at City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester City can count on Tevez, currently in good shape to win

this match. Attack of Citizens is very efficient since the start of the season but it can not be said of the defense, which tends to take on water in some games. 

Manchester United likely to run in this competition, too busy to keep his troops for the Champions League and the Championship. Thus, the neighboring City could create a surprise by leaving men to Alex Ferguson, even if it appears quite a different light and will move to win as usual.

The game might be open and committed but the draw is expected at the end of regulation time, unless Manchester City fold for the first time this season at home.

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FA Cup (FA Cup)

Prognosis Aston Villa Blackburn Rovers

The third round of the FA Cup setting two Premier League clubs, Aston Villa (5th) against Blackburn Rovers (13th).

Aston Villa is currently performing a very nice first half of the season and would be much further by removing his roadside Rovers often too timid to cages. Aston Villa has bowed once at Villa Park this season and appears better equipped than his opponent the day to make a difference. With nearly 2 goals average record per game, the men of Martin O'Neill should not be worried long by Blackburn who have defended very permeable.

Blackburn will try to create a surprise, although the crew of Dunn does not work very hard on the outside (one victory away from their bases this season).

The logic is therefore Aston Villa needed at home!

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Prognosis Manchester United Leeds

It was a long time since we had not been entitled to such displays, the more dramatic by the name on paper, in fact, the Red Devils will receive the glory, Leeds, currently leader of League One (equivalent of the French National ).

The match may be quite imbalanced even if Leeds want to prove that 2 divisions apart does not mean much. The Red Devils are expected to run for this charity match, while respecting the opponent lining up a team of substitutes, but quality! Alex Ferguson would not stand be removed by a team of 3rd Divsion, also illustrates that it is!

Leeds displays similar statistics to those of the Chelsea team, but in League One, and this nuance is likely to make a difference. Leeds will fight with heart and passion, but the physical and talented Red Devils could quickly take over.

Manchester United should get his ticket for the next round without any difficulty, even if great teams in heaven or hell, never die ...

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Copa del Rey (Spain)

Prognosis Barcelona Seville

Here are the most beautiful displays of the 8th final of the Copa del Rey, the first, FC Barcelona, receives the third, FC Sevilla for a match that looks exciting!

The Blaugrana want of course to retain their title, although Guardiola should not bring the team type for this meeting. Barça has just 7 wins in as many league games played at Camp Nou with a nice average of 3 goals per game. The defense was equally quiet with only 5 goals conceded!

FC Sevilla meanwhile does not travel so badly since he took 2 points in average travel this season, where his current 3rd place, far from being misused. The attack only slightly more than that of Barca but his defense is comparable to that of Catalan with only 4 goals conceded in 7 games out.

The match looks set to be closed enough to be a draw after regulation time while the right wants Barcelona wins both Xavi and his followers show impressive over two years.