English Premier
2012-09-15 - Manchester United vs Wigan Athletic
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Manchester United will be hoping to make it three wins in a row when they welcome Wigan to the Theatre if Dreams. The Red Devils recovered from their shock 1-0 opening defeat to Everton with successive 3-2 victories over Fulham and Southampton. And United will be seeking revenge after their 1-0 loss at the Latics last term caused their title challenge to slip up.
Meanwhile, United veterans Ryan Giggs (600th Premier League appearance), Paul Scholes (700th United appearance) and Rio Ferdinand (400th United appearance) all stand on the brink of milestones heading into this match.
As for Wigan, they have enjoyed a solid start to their campaign, being unbeaten in three games following a 2-0 opening day defeat to Chelsea. Roberto Martinez's men have won both their trips on the road this term, beating Southampton 2-0 in the Premier League and Nottingham Forest 4-1 in the Capital One Cup ahead of their trip to Old Trafford.
Team News :
Manchester United Team News :
Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa are both expected to start for the Red Devils. The duo returned from international duty with thigh and back problems respectively, but trained on Friday morning and Sir Alex Ferguson expects them to have shrugged off their injuries. But Wayne Rooney (thigh), Chris Smalling (broken metatarsal) and Phil Jones (knee) are all out of the side.
Meanwhile, Darren Fletcher has returned to the Manchester United squad but but his inclusion represents a significant step forward in the midfield's bid to conquer a chronic bowel condition.
Wigan Team News :
Wigan boss Martinez looks set to change his defence for Saturday's showdown against United. This is due to the fact that Jean Beausejour picked up a hamstring injury during the last match against Stoke and missed out on international duty with Chile, while Paraguay defender Antolin Alcaraz returns to the club with an abductor injury.
On-loan Arsenal striker Ryo Miyaichi could be in line for his first start after improving his fitness and midfielder James McArthur is recovering from his back injury.
Predictions :
Take Manchester United to win and give the 1 3/4 ball here.
The Pick :
Manchester United 3-0 Wigan Athletic
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Manchester United to win.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Go for Manchester United and give the -1 3/4 ball.
