My Thoughts
This must surely be the most eagerly-anticipated game that has ever been written up on this here blog. Not just for the match itself (already-qualified Man Utd face almost-out Besiktas), but because this game is the centrepoint of Shifty and Graeme's Big Blog Adventure, which will see this here blog's intrepid pundits take in this match (preceded by a big sit-in meal in Harry Ramsdens), followed by a night of light revelry in Manchester.
As for the match itself, with qualification to the last 16 already secured (unlike some), United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will most likely make a few changes to his side- expect either Tomasz Kuszszak or Ben(ny Hill) Foster to start in goals, Darron Gibson and Gabriel Obertan (but not Zoran Tosic- he wasn't included in United's Champions League squad) to start in midfield, and perhaps a place in attack for either Federico Macheda or Danny Welbeck.
The Verdict
Shifty and Graeme will, by the end of Wednesday, be quite merry, having enjoyed a few light shandies. Oh wait, that's probably not the verdict y'all wanted to hear. Despite the likelihood of changes, United should still field a strong starting 11 and, given Besiktas' poor away form (they conceded 8 on their last trip to the UK), United should edge this one. K Stand, about 1/3rd of the way up, midway along, if you want to keep an eye out for Shifty and Graeme
The Bet
As previously stated, Darron Gibson is a likely starter. He has a beast of a shot on him (witness his goal against Hull last season), and can be backed to score anytime at a best price of 15/2 with Paddy Power. Otherwise, if you fancy a cheeky correct score bet, how about 2-1 Man Utd, available at a best price of 17/2 with Boylesports
Live updates from Shifty and Graeme's Big Blog Adventure will be available on www.twitter.com/father_bloopy
Enjoy
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