West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester United Preview

October 20, 2014
By: Deke Hardman

Radamel Falcao

Monday night’s Premier League match at the Hawthorns sees West Bromwich Albion face Manchester United.

The hosts lost to Liverpool last time out having won their previous two games, results which lifted them away from the relegation zone, and victory here would see them climb into the top half and go level on points with their opponents.

Captain Chris Brunt could feature after picking up a groin injury on international duty, though Victor Anichebe is doubtful with a hernia problem.

Saido Berahino, who scored the winner at Old Trafford last season, is 10.0 (9/1) with William Hill to get the first goal of the game, with Brown Ideye available at the same price with the same firm.

The Baggies are as highly priced as the 5.0 (4/1) on offer from Betfred to take all three points, with United odds on at 1.8 (4/5) with a variety of firms. The draw is a 4.0 (3/1) shot with Ladbrokes.

The visitors’ win against Everton two weeks ago secured back to back victories for the club for the first time under Louis van Gaal, and another win here would see them reclaim fourth spot.

Skipper Wayne Rooney serves the second game of a three-match suspension though Ander Herrera, Chris Smalling, Ashley Young, Phil Jones and Michael Carrick are all in line to make first team returns.

Radamel Falcao, who opened his account for his new club last time out, is price at 5.5 (9/2) with a variety of firms to open the scoring with Angel Di Maria an 8.5 (15/2) chance with Bet Victor.

Last season’s corresponding fixture ended in a 3-0 win for the visitors, while the previous season’s clash between the sides in the West Midlands ended in a famous 5-5 draw in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final game in charge of the then Premier League champions.

Bet Victor offer 1.78 (31/40) for there to be three or more goals this time around, while an away victory with both teams scoring in the match can be backed at 3.7 (27/10) with the same firm.

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