Six reasons Manchester Utd won’t beat Portsmouth
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If you were one of the lucky few to witness the Community Shield, you’ll probably be hesitant to park yourself in front of the TV for this one. There’s no promise of goals, but it’s always fun watching Fergie descend into an angry rage as his team struggle to take anything away from the fortress/dilapidated shed that is Fratton Park. Everything points to a disappointing Bank Holiday weekend for the reigning champions. Here’s why…
1. Manchester United have only won one of their last five league visits to Fratton Park, losing on three occasions and drawing once.
2. Ferguson’s men have failed to score in their last two meetings with Portsmouth, losing 1-0 in the FA Cup and playing out a 0-0 draw in the Community Shield.
3. United began last season with a home draw, before securing a point at Portsmouth in their second league contest. Ferguson’s men drew at home on the opening day of this campaign.
4. In the previous two seasons, Pompey have won two, drawn five and lost just one of their eight league contests with the top four clubs at Fratton Park.
5. chickendinner superfact: While Cristiano Ronaldo only missed four Premier League games last season, Manchester United lost twice and scored just twice in his absence. Ronaldo will be on the sidelines until at least September.
6. Only once in their previous ten campaigns have Portsmouth lost both of their first two league fixtures. Portsmouth lost 4-0 at Stamford Bridge on the opening day this season.
Some more terribly useful betting information…
» The last four league and cup meetings between the sides produced a total of just four goals, each of which saw fewer than 2.5 goals.
» Manchester United have lead at half time in six of their last seven league encounters with Portsmouth.
» Jermain Defoe scored eight times in twelve games for Portsmouth last season, netting the first goal on four occasions. The diminutive striker has scored three career goals against United.
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26 responses so far
reddevil // August 24, 2008 at 4:56 pm
chickendinner superfact: While Cristiano Ronaldo only missed four Premier League games last season, Manchester United lost twice and scored just twice in his absence. Ronaldo will be on the sidelines until at least September.
^^ the above is totally wrong, last season he missed 4 games and we won 3…scoring 5 goals and conceding only 1
David // August 24, 2008 at 5:05 pm
6 reasons this, 10 reasons that. You don’t know shit, your articles are pathetic.
mong // August 24, 2008 at 5:50 pm
very keen on football eh – very keen on affiliate marketing for betting sites more like.
too many sites like this shoite….
hammersatboleyn // August 24, 2008 at 6:06 pm
reddevil, I think you’ll find Ronaldo missed United’s 1-0 defeats at City and at Bolton. The other two games were 1-0 home wins over Tottenham and Sunderland. I make that four games, two defeats and just two goals scored!!!
And yeah, I’m really gutted that Spoiler told me that Chelsea would win, score the first goal and there would be fewer than 2.5 goals.
michael bihon // August 24, 2008 at 6:39 pm
But the reality is in the reverse way Manutd win 2 – 0 the portsmouth
yemane dinkayehu // August 24, 2008 at 6:52 pm
It will not stay the same way for pompe, it will be night mare to beat united this seasons
Pompey dude // August 24, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Pompey will murder the fookin United tomorrow, and send the glory boy fans home to where ever they live heads in hands……PLAY UP POMPEY, POMPEY PLAY UP!!!!!!!!!!!
reddevil // August 24, 2008 at 8:12 pm
hammersatboleyn, well you are half true
we beat fulham 3-0 without Ronaldo
beat Tottenham 1-0 and Everton 1-0 without Ronaldo 
thats 3 wins…..i thought he played at bolton if not then thats 5 games, 3 wins and 4 goals
reddevil // August 24, 2008 at 8:15 pm
*sorry we beat sunderland 1-0 not everton
hammersatboleyn // August 24, 2008 at 8:58 pm
reddevil, Ronaldo was involved at Fulham, he came on in the 69th minute. So, I think we can now agree that in the four league games last season that Ronaldo did not appear at all, United lost two and scored just twice.
I’m going for United at half time and a draw at full time.
Me-who-Judge // August 24, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Manchester United will win tomorrow!It is so clear in my vision!!woott woot yay!
Papaey // August 25, 2008 at 8:11 am
I’ll go for 1x big stakes!!! United wont win tonight, it is so clear…
RedbyDawn // August 25, 2008 at 10:37 am
“send the glory boy fans home to where ever they live heads in hands”
That’ll be Surrey mate.
Troutman // August 25, 2008 at 10:53 am
We beat them at Old Trafford in FA Cup , got a 0-0 at Wembley , the Surrey fans wont have far to travel home BUT it will be EMPTY HANDED,unless of course the nick anything while their on the day out at the seaside.
Chris // August 25, 2008 at 1:26 pm
These stats are all very well, but more important is the fact that Portsmouth just aren’t playing well at the moment and United will have both Tevez and a now match-fit Rooney up front, so they should score. United to win.
Troutman // August 25, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Chris , We have only played one game so far and that against the Premier League Champions Elect,did you win your 1st game of the 2008/2009 season ????????????????????????.
Chris // August 25, 2008 at 1:53 pm
Well we’ll know who’s right in a few hours time…
6000 // August 25, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Too tight to call. Man U aren’t great without their big names, Pompey aren’t great…
0-0. Again?
Red0rDed // August 25, 2008 at 3:28 pm
One reason United WILL beat Portsmouth – they will score more times in the match than Portsmouth will, and that will matter more than all this statistical drivel that you’re spouting, dumbass
Chris // August 25, 2008 at 8:23 pm
So much for the six reasons why United couldn’t win. United are European and Premiership champions, Portsmouth… aren’t. That gulf in class was obvious tonight even with United’s makeshift midfield.
reddevil // August 25, 2008 at 9:42 pm
well we won so you guys can shove this article up where the sun dont shine
honest abe // August 25, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Well this article just about sum’s up the quality of predictions this site makes. It gives a great reflection of how most who write on here seem to be bais Liverpool or Tottenham fans.
Red0rDed // August 26, 2008 at 7:53 am
Well we DID win so our our collective wooly ass
Red0rDed // August 26, 2008 at 7:53 am
…you can kiss
Alex // August 26, 2008 at 1:22 pm
UTTER DOGSHIT ARTICLE!!!!!!!!!!!
Trish // August 26, 2008 at 2:41 pm
haha epic fail
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