CRUCIAL WEEK AHEAD

Robinho & Andrei Arshavin: Will either of these two be able to put a dent in Manchester United's title hopes?

For the Red Devils that is.

Three games in one week is no laughing matter.

First a Man City derby at Old Trafford today; next up Wigan midweek; and finally a resurgent Arsenal on Saturday.

Win all three matches and congratulations - GAME OVER.

We NEED them to slip up - possibly even in all three matches.

The way I see it, their final game versus Hull City is a no contest. Poor Hull, a rising star first half of the season and now - utter bollocks.

If the Mancs go into that game knowing they need a win, then they'll win it, plain and simple.

So what's the deal for this week then?

To be honest, I don't harbour much hope for Man City. Oh sure, there's Robinho. There's the soon to be coming silly money. And of course there's the rivalry.

But Man City have been too inconsistent this season, and does Robinho really understand the rivalry between these two clubs? It could all come to tears tonight....

But what I do hope for is a cracking match that will take the wind off the Devils for their Wednesday meet up with Wigan.

Yes. Away to Wigan just might throw a surprise. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

And Arsenal of course SHOULD benefit from the Devils' fatigue when they travel up to OT on Saturday. They'll still be smarting from the thrashing they received in the Champions League.

But here's a difference - Arshavin. He whacked 4 goals in Anfield. I'm hoping he does the same at OT.

But first, it all comes down to today, actually.

Manchester City. I'm off to see the match shortly. We need at least a draw realistically, but even that seems dim. I'm just hoping for the best.

YNWA.