Probable Lineups

4-5-1
West Bromwich Albion
4-2-3-1
Manchester United
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(44) 22 Goals 52 (87)
(34) 16 Assists 35 (69)
(6.4) 6.5 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.9)
29.6 Average Age 26.5
184 Average Height (cm) 180.6
(1) 1 Shots pg 1.6 (1.3)
(52%) 47% Aerial Duel Success 46% (47%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.9)
(1.1) 1.4 Tackles pg 1.6 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Zoltán Gera Out 6.57
Youssuf Mulumbu Doubtful 6.87
Peter Odemwingie Doubtful 6.54
Jerome Thomas Doubtful 6.48
Gareth McAuley Doubtful 6.66
Player Reason Status Rating
Javier Hernández Out 6.71
Antonio Valencia Doubtful 7.42
Patrice Evra Doubtful 7.18
Michael Carrick Doubtful 7.33
Darren Fletcher Doubtful 6.83

Team News

West Bromwich Albion
  • Ben Foster is set to make his league debut for West Brom in goal for Roy Hodgson's side.
  • New signing Gareth McAuley is likely to miss out through illness meaning the WBA defence should take a familiar form from last term.
  • Last season's Player of the Year Youssuf Mulumbu is also doubtful, while top scorer Peter Odemwingie is facing fitness tests prior to kick-off.
  • If the Nigerian is deemed unfit then newcomer Shane Long is likely to make his debut as a lone front man having joined from Reading this week.
Manchester United
  • The Champions begin the defence of their title at West Brom, the only side to pick up a point from Old Trafford last term.
  • Concussion to striker Javier Hernandez rules the Mexican out, while the future of Dimitar Berbatov at the club remains unclear after he was left out for Danny Welbeck in the Community Shield and could see the youngster start ahead of him again.
  • The fitness of midfield duo Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick is in doubt, meaning youngster Tom Cleverley could pick up where he left off having earned an England call-up after a fantastic showing last weekend.
  • Cleverley and Anderson will face competition in the middle of the park from the more experienced Giggs and Park Ji-Sung.
  • New signing David De Gea should continue in goal despite a difficult debut, while Ashley Young should also make his league debut for the Reds, with Phil Jones also hoping to feature.

Prediction

  • West Brom will be hoping to take points from United once more having been the only side to do so at Old Trafford last season, while Ferguson will be hoping his side can continue their form from the second half of the Community Shield in particular, as he looks to win United's 20th league title.
  • The fitness of key duo Youssuf Mulumbu and Peter Odemwingie will be vital to the hosts after both enjoyed fantastic debut seasons in the Premier League last term. Shane Long will be hoping to get off to a goalscoring start if called upon having made the move up from the Championship.
  • West Brom are likely to flood the midfield in order to prevent the three pronged attack of United in behind the lone striker, with Nani looking to build upon a man of the match and match winning display against Manchester City last time out.
  • Expect United to dominate from the off but West Brom to stand resolute early on. The strength of the hosts defence will prove key, with United inundated with attacking threats from all areas.
  • WHOSCORED.COM Predicts: 0-2
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
2 M. United 28 5 5 89 lwdlww
10 W. B. Albion 13 8 17 47 lwwddl

Top Players

West Bromwich Albion
Manchester United
J. Morrison 7.16
B. Foster 6.87
Y. Mulumbu 6.87
W. Rooney 7.81
A. Valencia 7.42
M. Carrick 7.33
P. Odemwingie 10
S. Long 8
J. Morrison 5
W. Rooney 27
J. Hernández 10
D. Welbeck 9
C. Brunt 6
J. Morrison 5
Y. Mulumbu 4
A. Valencia 13
Nani 10
R. Giggs 8

Match Forecast

There will be a low number of cards shown  
Manchester United will dominate possession  
West Bromwich Albion will create many scoring chances  
Manchester United will steal the ball from the opposition often  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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