Blackpool 2 Manchester United 3 highlights 25/1/11

Not a shock to anyone to know that these two teams have rarely met each other in the league. The last time was in 1974-75 when both teams were in the old second division and in those games, United resoundly beat the tangerines 3-0 and 4-0. Blackpool under Ian Holloway have surprised many critics this season with some stellar performances and have beaten Liverpool Home and Away and were unlucky to be beaten by Manchester City by a solitary goal in both of their fixtures this season. However it won't be pleasant reading for them going into tonight's match to know that they have earned most of their points away from home with 17 away and 11 at home. It is pretty obvious that Man United will have a better record in head to head meetings between the pair but Blackpool have stunned many people this season so managing a good result against the league leaders wouldn't be that impossible.

However, United are still unbeaten in the league and their obstinate refusal to be defeated and clinical execution of games could be the root to them winning their record breaking 19th title with them two points clear of second place Arsenal with 2 games in hand. The game takes place at Blundell Road and kicks off at 7:30pm.

Blackpool and Manchester United's standings in the premier league before tonight's match:

 

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