Manchester United v Swansea City
Barclay Premier League Round 21
Old Trafford
11-01-2014 @ 17.30
How are the two teams form?
After a winning streak of four matches in a row Manchester United lost 2-1 against Tottenham last round and against Swansea in the FA Cup. The Red Devils were beginning to find a great form and finds themselves only four points from top five. However, a win is needed against Swansea on Saturday to keep up the trail.
Swansea are thirteenth in the Premier League only four points from the relegation zone. Michael Laudrups troops have not won in their last six league matches why the FA Cup win against Manchester United yesterday was a late Christmas present for the fans.
What are the probable starting line ups?
Manchester United will have to do with out Fabio who is serving a ban while Fellaini, Nani and Van Persie, are all out with injuries. Furthermore, Ferdinand, Jones, Rafael and Rooney are rated doubtful for the match. Swansea are without Dyer, Michu, Monk and Vorm while there are doubts about Hernández and Lamah.
De Gea
Smalling - Vidic - Evans - Evra
Cleverley - Carrick
Valencia - Rooney - Januzaj
Welbeck
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Bony
Hernández - Shelvey - Routledge
Cañas - De Guzmán
Davies - Chico - Williams - Rangel
Tremmel
What to expect from this match?
Both teams are in need of three points, so one of the two sides will stand back in this match. Despite the result from last night, United should be favorites, especially given Swansea's current form. They might be struggling with injuries, but on paper the squad is still better than Swansea. That said, the Swans came back last night and will be eager to take two wins in a week at Old Trafford. I expect Manchester to be the dominant side in this match while Swansea will be living on counter-attacks.
What are the odds?
William Hill holds a 1/2 bet on a Manchester United win while a draw gives 7/2 at BetVictor. The best bet for a Swansea win is 15/2 from Coral.
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