English Premier:Wolverhampton vs Manchester United

English Premier
            2010-03-06 – Wolverhampton v Manchester United
            Sports Betting Preview by Cruiser
            Analysis:

            Manchester United can go back to the top of the Premiership as
            Chelsea is not playing this weekend but their preparations have been
            dealt a blow by the news that Wayne Rooney is a doubt for this
clash.

            United are coming into this match fresh from the 2-1 Carling Cup
            Final win over Aston Villa and can go ahead of Chelsea since the
            Blues are playing in the FA Cup this weekend.

            The initial clash at Old Trafford was big news as Wolves boss Mick
            McCarthy put out an under-strength side to keep them fresh for the
            clash with Burnley five days later. The move paid off but eventually
            handed a suspended fine for their actions, and this time around
            McCarthy will definitely put out a stronger side at home now. They
            have only managed two wins in their last ten games so will want to
            get an upset win at home against their more fancied opponents.

            As it is now Wolves are just one place off the relegation zone but
            will remember that back in 2004 they did beat United 1-0 thanks to a
            Kenny Miller’s goal.

            As for the team news ahead of this game, Rooney is doubtful after
            picking up a knock in England’s 3-1 win ov er Egypt in midweek. It
            has not been helped by the fact that striker Michael Owen will be
            out for the rest of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury
            in the clash against Villa for the Carling Cup Final which he scored
            as well.

            But the good news is England captain Rio Ferdinand is fit to return
            and should start in the centre of defence alongside Nemanja Vidic
            after recovering from his back problem. Nani returns from suspension
            however, centre-back Jonny Evans is out after picking up an injury
            while on international duty with Northern Ireland and Ryan Giggs
            stays sidelined with a broken arm.

            As for the home side Wolves, McCarthy is likely to name an unchanged
            side for the visit of Manchester United. That means that Andy Keogh
            is set be in the squad again after following ankle surgery. The
            Irish striker came off the bench to play a part in their 1-0 defeat
            at Bolton but will remain on the bench as Kevin Doyle will be
            preferred here.

            Michael Kightly is out with an injury to his knee, while Dave
            Edwards remains sidelined following an ankle operation last
December.

            Take Manchester United to win here but just by a slim margin.

            Cheers and good luck,
            Cruiser
            The Pick :
            Manchester United 1-0

            FIXED ODDS BETTING :
            Take Manchester United to win.
            HANDICAP BETTING :
            Take Wolv es on the Asian Handicap of 1 1/4.