Monday, September 14, 2009

Besiktas v Man Utd

Besiktas    v    Man Utd

    Champions League
    Venue: Inonu Stadium, Istanbul Date: Tuesday 15 Sept Kick-off: 1945 BST
    Coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 live and live on Sky Sports 2

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    Fergie expects tough Turkish test

    Manchester United could be undone by the hostile atmosphere when they face Besiktas in Tuesday's Champions League game, according to keeper Rustu Recber.

    Former Turkey international Rustu warned last season's runners-up United to beware of the Istanbul atmosphere.

    "They are the noisiest, most passionate fans who stay with us for 90 minutes. The noise is incredible," he said.

    "It'll be a new experience even for those players who think they've seen it all. Our fans can really make it hell."

    United, who lost to Barcelona in last season's final having won the trophy in 2008, will be expecting a good result after hitting form in recent matches.

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    Besiktas have opened their defence of the Turkish league title with only one win from five matches and were beaten 3-0 at Galatasaray on Saturday.

    United's Rio Ferdinand hailed his side's recent displays, which have seen them beat Arsenal 2-1 at home and then win 3-1 away at previously unbeaten Tottenham, after an earlier shock defeat at Burnley.

    "We responded in the right manner, getting the ball down and playing some of our best football this season," said Ferdinand.

    The defender also hailed Wayne Rooney's form, with the England striker netting six goals in six games for Sir Alex Ferguson's team.

    "Wayne knows the onus is on him to be one of the people who gets the goals," said Ferdinand.

    "He seems to have taken that on his shoulders and he's running with it."

    Besiktas will hope Nihat Kahveci can find his form against United.

    The star striker, who recently returned to Turkey after seven seasons in Spain, has struggled recently and there are doubts over his fitness.

    The Red Devils have no new injury worries, with Rio Ferdinand set to continue alongside Nemanja Vidic in central defence following his successful return from a calf injury against Tottenham.

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