Manchester United vs Swansea City Preview

May 11, 2013
By: Deke Hardman

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Sunday afternoon sees the end of an era at Old Trafford as Champions Manchester United host Swansea City in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final home game in charge.

In what is set up to be a momentous day at the Theatre of Dreams, the hosts will be presented with the Premier League trophy after the final whistle.

United go in to the game on the back of last weekend’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea; a result which ended a league record of scoring in consecutive home games (66).

Wayne Rooney is set to be left out of the starting line-up after the 27 year old reportedly asked to leave the club, though Danny Welbeck could return from a knee injury. Rafael is suspended following his red card last time out.

Robin Van Persie is favourite to open the scoring at 4.0 (3/1) with William Hill, with Paul Scholes, who is also likely to be making his final appearance at Old Trafford a 15.0 (14/1) shot with Bet Victor.

The home win is best priced at 1.33 (1/3) with William Hill, with Swansea as highly priced as 12.0 (11/1) with a variety of firms. The draw is 5.75 (19/4) with Bet Victor.

The visitors ended a seven game winless streak with victory at Wigan Athletic on Tuesday evening, and another three points here would see them surpass their total of 47 accumulated last season.

Angel Rangel will miss the game with a calf injury, though Chico Flores and Ki Sung-Yueng could return. Top scorer Michu is 50/50 having previously been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Luke Moore is generously priced at 19.0 (18/1) with Bet 365 to get the first goal of the game, with Pablo Hernandez available at 26.0 (25/1) with William Hill.

The reverse fixture back in December finished one a piece, but with the stage set for a fairy tale end to one of the greatest stories in English football history, it is hard to see past a convincing win for the hosts.

A 3-0 home win is 9.5 (17/2) with Bet Victor, while the romantics may fancy the Paul Scholes/ Manchester United wincast at 5.0 (4/1) with Ladbrokes.

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