The Red Devils will travel south to Wolverhampton as two teams who are on the cusp of achieving their goals face each other. While
Wolverhampton is ahead of the relegation zone merely on goal difference while Manchester United are just 2 points from jumping Chelsea FC, who have managed to stay just out of reach so far.
Chelsea's defeat at the hands of Manchester City put the title once again within easy grasp for Ferguson. The legendary manager and his experienced squad should know how to deal with a team like Wolves at this time in the season. The Red Devils are high on confidence after winning their first trophy this season with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in the Carling Cup final. Chelsea will not have a match this week due to their FA Cup tie with Stoke City, so
Manchester will want to put as much pressure on the Blues as possible.
While the Red Devils are winning trophies, Wolves are trying their best to keep their heads above water. This season it looks like it will be a pretty tough fight between 5-6 teams in the relegation struggle. Last week's 1-0 loss to fellow strugglers
Bolton will put a scare into many Wolverhampton fans. The match was a positive for Wolves as they dominated much of the game and were unlucky not to score on several occasions. Wolves will try to surprise the Manchester titans at the
Molineux, but history will go against them as they have already lost twice to Red Devils this season without scoring a single goal.
The home team are without Michael Kightly and David Edwards, while Ferguson will be without Ferdinand, O'Shea, Owen, Hargreaves and Anderson. Most Englishmen will have gasped when the possibility arose that
Rooney sustained a long-term injury, but he has recovered and should play in this match.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United
Saturday March 07, 2010
Kickoff: 6:30 PM (CET)
Venue: Molineux Stadium (Wolverhampton)
Tip: Manchester United (1x2)
Best Odds: 1.38 @ Betsson Exchange
