Manchester United VS Bolton Wanderers
17/10/2009, 22:00
17/10/2009, 22:00
Analysis:
United goes into this problems with problems upfront as they are missing both Rooney and Dimitar Berbatov so they will have to come up with some other alternatives here.
United's top scorer Wayne Rooney will miss out due to the calf strain he picked up on England duty while Dimitar Berbatov is still in Bulgaria following the birth of his daughter and may not arrive back in Manchester in time. But we could see Michael Owen return after he has recovered from a groin injury suffered two weeks ago.
The last time that Bolton managed to beat United was 1-0 at the Reebok Stadium back in November 2007. Since then however Bolton have failed to score against United let alone pick up a single point in their last three meetings.
United will be eager to bounce back after the 2-2 draw with Sunderland and that too they needed a last minute goal to snatch a draw.
As for the team news, Owen looks likely to start but it waits to be seen if Danny Welbeck or Federico Macheda will partner him upfront as he has hardly been featured this season. Goalkeeper Edwin van de Sar will start in place of Ben Foster after recovering from his hand injury. Gabriel Obertan (spine) and Rafael (shoulder) both played 45 minutes for the reserves on Monday so they could start on the bench at least in this match.
Darren Fletcher is rated doubtful after picking up an injury with Scotland during their trip to Japan. Owen Hargreaves is still not match fit despite resuming training following his year long absence with a knee injury. Defender Jonny Evans should recover in time to start on the bench after picking up an injury for Northern Ireland in midweek.
As for the visitors Bolton, defender Sam Ricketts could return from a foot injury to feature while midfielder Joey O'Brien is expected to miss out with a knee problem. Johan Elmander could start despite missing out for Sweden against Albania on Wednesday in the first half, as it was just a precaution then. Sadly midfielder Sean Davis is ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.
Take Manchester United and give the 1.5 ball here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
THE PICK:
Manchester United to win 2-0
FIXED ODDS BETTING:
Take Manchester United to win here.
HANDICAP BETTING:
Take Manchster United and give the 1.5 ball here.
Manchester United to win 2-0
FIXED ODDS BETTING:
Take Manchester United to win here.
HANDICAP BETTING:
Take Manchster United and give the 1.5 ball here.
