The Red Devils face a tough test after the International break, with the Latics coming to visit Old Trafford on Saturday.
Manchester United:
Sir Alex Ferguson’s side were able to overcome Southampton in a sensational comeback at St. Mary’s Stadium, with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380 notching a superb hat-trick along the way. However, the 19-time champions were below par in defence and will need to sort things
at the back if they are to stop leaking goals.
Wigan Athletic:
Roberto http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 on the opening day, they were able trounce Southampton 2-0 in their next fixture, before sharing the points with Stoke City in a 2-2 draw.
Having beaten the Reds the last time they met and consequently costing them the Premier League title, Wigan will have to be wary in Manchester and hope that they can neutralize their opponents’ superior attacking line-up.
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Manchester United:
Fergie has been one of the most vocal voices against the untimely International break and it’s clear to see why with both http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Shinji-Kagawa-c33364 and Robin Van Persie returning with a back injury and thigh strain respectively.
Since http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danny-Welbeck-c10233 in their absence.
On the other hand, the midfield the manager will have an number of options in the middle of the park and is likely to name http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Antonio-Valencia-c6345 will continue their work on the flanks, with
the Portuguese star in particular relishing the chance to start.
The defence has been uncharacteristically sloppy this season, but with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rio-Ferdinand-c31173 gelling together finally, Ferguson will be hoping that things at the back will be shored up.
Alongside the centre-backs, Rafael should start on the right, while http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alexander-Büttner-c4818, who is highly regarded amongst the coaches at Carrington.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Anders-Lindegaard-c5553 looked shaky against the Saints last time out.
Wigan Athletic:
The Lancashire outfit have no new worries ahead of the key clash and will be able to choose from a fully fit squad, something which should boost their chances.
Coach http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arouna-Koné-c6660 all raring to go.
However, the Spanish tactician appreciates the threat posed by the English giants and has hailed their new signing Van Persie ahead of the crucial tie.
"We all know what level Robin van Persie is at. What he did with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 - not many players can reach that level.”
"Obviously he went to Manchester United, and you're expecting him to take a little bit of time to settle in. But he proves everyone wrong with a phenomenal display against Southampton,” he said.
Key Players:
Manchester United: Antonio Valencia
The Ecuadorian wingman will need to step up in lieu of some key absences and shine against his former club in order to secure all three points.
Wigan Athletic: Arouna Koné
The Ivorian has had a bright start to life in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 and will be looking to continue his superior form when the troops travel to the Theatre of Dreams.
Manchester United 3:1 Wigan Athletic
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