Wigan v Man Utd
Despite winning three Premier League title as a Manchester United player, Steve Bruce will be no less determined to get a result at the JJB Stadium on Sunday as his Wigan side look to spoil the Red Devils’ party. Alex Ferguson’s team talk should be straight-forward enough, win the game and United are Champions. However, should they slip up, then Chelsea are poised to snatch the title from under their noses. Another Man United legend, Mark Hughes, put a spanner in the works as Blackburn held the league leaders to a draw in mid-April, so despite Wigan having nothing tangible to play for, this game is no gimme.
The ‘Latics are unbeaten in five games including a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, and victory last weekend at Villa Park, traditionally two very difficult venues to get a result. Steve Bruce has had a dramatic impact since taking over in November, ensuring the club’s survival, by building a tight defensive unit. Wigan have conceded just once in their last eight home games, so it will take something special from the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo to unlock their defence. Ronaldo double against West Ham last weekend at Old Trafford settled nerves and took his toll for the season to 40; the PFA Player of the year could be the difference and
| Wigan last 6 Home: WDWWDD |
| Utd last 6 Away: WWWDDL |
H2H's
6 Oct 07 Premiership Manchester United 4 - 0 Wigan Athletic
26 Dec 06 Premiership Manchester United 3 - 1 Wigan Athletic
14 Oct 06 Premiership Wigan Athletic 1 - 3 Manchester United
6 Mar 06 Premiership Wigan Athletic 1 - 2 Manchester United
26 Feb 06 League Cup Manchester United 4 - 0 Wigan Athletic
14 Dec 05 Premiership Manchester United 4 - 0 Wigan Athletic
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Is this the day that Utd lift the title? Wigan have done well to avoid the drop but I just think Utd will want to get an early 2 goals and shut shop and if Im honest I dont think Ste Bruce would try to alter his tatics to get a draw with 20 mins to go. Utd dominated West Ham last week even when they went down to 10 men.
Utd to win 2-0