BIG TEST FOR DAVID MOYES...as transfer deadline draws closer

Big Test for David Moyes… as transfer deadline draws closer.

Its 19 days into the January transfer window and Ed Woodward and co. are yet to sign a midfield player. A few people/fans might know getting a certain player from the lot that will fit into the United team is difficult during this period. I agree with worried fans that a midfield class is needed right now. All I can say is patience is the key. And certainly David Moyes needs time, regardless of the matches we lose and draw via poor performance on the pitch.

Today sets to be a big test for David Moyes as his side travel to London for the second leg fixture in the Barclays Premier League. The two sides have met at the Stamford Bridge 76 times out of which Manchester United  have won 33 times while Chelsea have won 23 times.

                                           Jose Mourinho's first #BPL win at home to Manchester United in August 2004

Jose Mourinho puts his long unbeaten home league run on the line today as the Blues host the Red Devils. This match promises to be scintillating game as it represents a side in the worst form in their history as a football club and a side in fine form and dangerous form and with a great manager to top it.

This match for Moyes might be a survival as the Red Devils look to regain their form at the expense of the Blues to kick starts their title challenge to premier league considering how his squad plagued with injuries to his big stars RVP and Wayne Rooney.

In a recent press conference ahead of the Chelsea game, the Chosen One said “A lot of the work (scouting) we’re doing now is for the summer, what we’re going to do in the summer and what we’re getting ready for. But if we can do any business now, we’ll certainly try to do it. That’s n o question. I’m sure all the supporters, those who understand the level of players we’re looking for, will know a lot of them might not be available until summertime.”

With injuries to United’s major stars; RVP and Rooney, this match looks a struggling one for United, and with the boss claiming he is scouting for players makes me wonder if the January transfer window is meant for signing or scouting. Only Ed Woodward 

and David can answer this question. Time is running out for United as there is 12 more days to the deadline. As I keep saying, let’s hope Moyes and co. will get a player for United. 

Match starts at 16:00 GMT.

MANCHESTER UNITED MUST STRENGTHEN MIDFIELD

UNITED MUST STRENGTHEN MIDFIELD NOW!!!  

Personally, I think United need to strengthen their midfield; a world class midfielder is desperately needed if United want to salvage a spot in the league and thereby qualifying for champions league next season. Not only do I think so, but I can bet my last cedi that every United fan in the world share the same sentiments. Except the 'Moyes Out' band wagons. I don't agree with them but I understand them. Moyes needs time I agree but the right thing must be done. 

Our midfield play has been shambles this season. Forget the transitional period, what must be done must be done! With the calibre of players we have, I'd say they are average players. We need fresh bloods. And it should be now. 

Technically we need at least two players in every department of the team except the striking department. There are enough talent there for the next five years. 

One thing I don't agree with David Moyes is the fact that he keeps playing through the wings. Don't get me wrong, I know traditionally, United play through the wings. Wing play has been the backbone of United for decades. Moyes in my opinion should avoid playing through the flanks considering how poor our wingers have been this season. Injuries may be a factor, but I understand most of them are a result of  Moyes' hard training. That issue will be settled at the end of the season. 

Our wingers have failed us terribly. Ashley Young, Antonio Valencia and Nani have been terrible this season. With the exception of Adnan Januzaj the rest must step up their game. Yesterday's match against Sunderland in the Capital One Cup Semi-final at The Stadium of Light first leg was a testament to how our midfield needs strengthening. And I need not point out the on and off form of Antonio Valencia. I feel United should try playing through the middle. I don't have to give a formation to Moyes on playing through the middle.

With the likes of Shinji Kagawa, the return of Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick, Cleverly and possibly Ryan Giggs and not forgetting Adnan Januzaj can make a strong midfield squad. Agree?  These guys can minimize the ever-needed midfield problems United are currently facing. Until a world class or a creative midfielder has been signed, David Moyes should adopt this type of play. 

But frankly speaking, he doesn't look like signing anyone in this transfer period. There are rumours going on about Fabio Coentrao. But it seems Moyes is denying it that nothing concrete has been agreed upon yet. A player of Fabio  Coentrao is not a bad deal, but a midfield enforcer is much more pressing than a left back.
The transfer market is still open, let us hope Ed Woodward and Moyes sign someone.