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Red Devils 07 · 15-08-2009, 02:48 AM

EVRA: BIG KICK-OFF CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH

Like any fan, Patrice Evra spent a large part of the summer counting down the days for the start of the new season.

"I can’t wait [to run out on Sunday]," the Frenchman told United Review. "Footballers don’t have the longest holidays but when you’re not playing it seems like forever."

Now the wait for league action is almost over, with United kicking off the 2009/10 campaign early this Sunday afternoon (kick-off 13:30 BST) against newly-promoted Birmingham City.

Despite not being particularly familiar with Alex McLeish's side, Evra is still expecting a tough encounter against the men from the Midlands.

"They’ll have a lot of ambition and will want to show people they deserve to be in the Premier League," Evra said.

"It’s often hard playing teams who have just been promoted or teams in the bottom half of the table because they have nothing to lose. If Birmingham get beaten it’s not a big deal – most people would expect them to lose against the champions.

"So they’ll play freely and without fear. We might see them play some good football and this is why it won’t be easy. But it’s important we continue our good pre-season form, get three points and start the season well."

15-08-2009, 02:48 AM	#5
Red Devils 07 reserve player Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jakarta Posts: 798 Thanks: 153 Thanked 88 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s)	Re: Patrice Evra EVRA: BIG KICK-OFF CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH Like any fan, Patrice Evra spent a large part of the summer counting down the days for the start of the new season. "I can’t wait [to run out on Sunday]," the Frenchman told United Review. "Footballers don’t have the longest holidays but when you’re not playing it seems like forever." Now the wait for league action is almost over, with United kicking off the 2009/10 campaign early this Sunday afternoon (kick-off 13:30 BST) against newly-promoted Birmingham City. Despite not being particularly familiar with Alex McLeish's side, Evra is still expecting a tough encounter against the men from the Midlands. "They’ll have a lot of ambition and will want to show people they deserve to be in the Premier League," Evra said. "It’s often hard playing teams who have just been promoted or teams in the bottom half of the table because they have nothing to lose. If Birmingham get beaten it’s not a big deal – most people would expect them to lose against the champions. "So they’ll play freely and without fear. We might see them play some good football and this is why it won’t be easy. But it’s important we continue our good pre-season form, get three points and start the season well."