Manchester United Vs West Bromwich Albion: Preview/Expected Lineups/Broadcasting channels/Betting Odds

Manchester United Vs West Bromwich Albion:Preview

Louis Van Gaal's Manchester united welcome West Bromwich Albion on Saturday attempting to avoid a third straight Barclay's Premier League defeat and boosted by the news that the captain Wayne Rooney is fit. Defeats by Chelsea and Everton have slow down United's attempts to ensure automatic qualification for the UEFA Champions League. But Van Gaal said the forward has recovered to face West Brom today at 8:30 IST. Van Gaal's attacking options have also been boosted by the fitness of Robin Van Persie. 

Where will the match be played?

The Old Trafford

Matchday?

35th

Match Referee?

Anthony Taylor

Match date?

2nd May,2015.

Kick-off time?

16.30 hours GMT

However, Luke Shaw injured with Groin Injury and Jonny Evans and Marcos Rojo with knock. Rafael injured with a Rib Injury and Carrick with Calf Injury while Phil Jones returns for Manchester united.

Following back-to-back defeats against QPR and Leicester City, West Brom have since taken four points off Crystal Palace and Liverpool. Of the bottom nine sides in the division, only Hull city have conceded fewer league goals than West Brom, who may benefit from an additional attacking threat should Callum McManaman return to starting XI. West Brom's Midfielder James Morrison is confident Mcmanaman's substitute against Liverpool us the promising sign.

"Callum is an exciting player and he is learning every week,"Morrison told at West Brom's website, "Once we get his fitness up he will be even better. 

West Brom  Forwards :Sakho and Carroll remains injured Sakho with Thigh injury and Carroll with Knee injury.

Head to Head:-

For Manchester United:

Wins: 5

Losses:1

Draws:3

For West Bromwich Albion:

Wins:1

Losses:5

Draws:3

Previous Results:-

29th December 2012                                                            Man U 2-0 WBA

19th May 2013                                                                     Man U 5-5 WBA

28th September 2013                                                           Man U 1-2 WBA

8th March 2014                                                                   Man U 3-0 WBA

20th October 2014                                                               Man U 2-2 WBA

How are both the teams doing this season?

Manchester United:-

Win Percentage: 56%

Goals Scored: 59

Goals Conceded: 34

West Bromwich Albion:-

Win Percentage: 26%

Goals Scored: 32

Goals Conceded: 46

Expected Lineups:-

Manchester United:-                                   Manager:- Louis Van Gaal

1) De Gea

2) Shaw

3) McNair

4) Smalling

5) Valencia

6) Blind

7) Herrera

8) Mara

9) Fellaini

10) Young

11) Falcao

West Bromwich Albion:-                           Manager:-Tony Pulis

1) Myhill

2) Dawson

3) McAuley

4) Lescott

5) Brunt

6) Berahino

7) Morrison

8) Fletcher

9) Yacob

10) Gardner

11) Anichebe

Expected Score:-

Manchester United 2-0 West Bromwich Albion

Betting Odds:-

Manchester United Win: 4/11

Draw: 7

West Bromwich Albion Win: 8/1

Broadcasting Channels:-

1) Sky Sports( Europe)

2) Star Sports(Asia)

3) Super Sports(Africa)

   

Match Facts

Wayne Rooney has scored in each of his last six Barclays Premier league starts against West Bromwich Albion(seven goals)

Rooney has scored 15 in his last 16 BPL matches at old Trafford

West Brom has won one of their last 21 league matches against Manchester united (W1-D4-L16),at old Trafford last season.

West Brom have the highest percentage of goals from set-pieces in top flight in 2014/15(56%).

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