The Red Devils travel to Carrow Road only days after making a sensational comeback against Aston Villa in the Premiership, with Fergie’s boys eyeing another three points.
Form Guide:
Norwich City:
Under the tutelage of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-c29347 Lambert.
The former coach’s mentality of attacking football is still on display at Carrow Road, but combined with superb results, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Canaries-c38723 will be raring to go when they welcome the Red Devils to Norfolk.
Recent wins over Stoke and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 in the League has shown the ability of Houghton’s troops, while progression in Capital One Cup at Tottenham’s expense is a glaring example of the quality they possess in all quarters.
Nonetheless, the defence needs to be wary of United’s attack, who at the moment look like they are capable of pulling anything off.
Manchester United:
Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 enjoyed a savoury win at Villa Park, with his men coming back from 2-0 down to seal all three points at the final whistle. However, the jittery defence will be a major cause of concern for the tactician, who has seen his side concede first far more
than usual.
While the backline maybe struggling to get back into top gear, Ferguson has assembled one of his greatest front-lines during his Old Trafford tenure, with Javier Hernandez proving that there is life beyond http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Robin-van-Persie-c31380.
Although there is a upcoming UEFA Champions League game on the horizon, the former Aberdeen boss is sure to opt for youngsters in Europe’s premier competition after sealing a berth in the latter stages, hence meaning that Norwich will have to face United’s
strongest squad this weekend.
Team News:
Norwich City:
Houghton may not be relishing the chance to stop the division’s most potent attacking line, but his chances of coming out with a positive result will have been enhanced by the return of Harry Kane and Russell Martin.
The duo have been sidelined with an ankle and back injury respectively, but subject to a late fitness test, they should be able to make the match day bench at least.
Other than that, Norwich have a complete squad to choose from and are likely to advantage of that in order to contain the 19-time English champions when they come to play.
Manchester United:
Sir Alex Ferguson will not have it easy when it comes to naming his starting line-up, but with Chicharito firing a match winning hat-trick, his position in the team is surely guaranteed.
Robin Van Persie will be given the nod to partner the Mexican, but Wayne Rooney’s participation is subject to him recovering from an ankle injury he picked up against Aston Villa earlier.
Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia’s good form on the flanks make them a certainty to start, while http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Paul-Scholes-c29394 should be appointed to pull the strings from the centre of the park.
Chris Smalling and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Patrice-Evra-c29231.
Lastly, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Anders-Lindegaard-c5553.
Author Prediction:
Norwich City 1:4 Manchester United
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