GOONERSGUIDE ENGLISH PREMIER NEWS SECTION

This is our English Premier news section where we provide any news items that might have a significant effect on the matches being played - or sports betting in general.

English Premier News :: Manchester United v Wigan Athletic Team News

---

Posted on 2009-01-13 by Gooner

---

PREMIER LEAGUE

Venue: Old Trafford
Date: Wednesday, 14 January
Kick-off: 2000 GMT

Manchester United Team News :

Manchester United are without Patrice Evra (foot) and fellow defenders Rio Ferdinand (back) and Wes Brown, who is nearing a return after ankle surgery.

John O'Shea is expected to come in for Evra, while Jonny Evans should continue in place of Ferdinand.

Wigan Athletic Team News :

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is expected to name an unchanged side.

The Latics sealed their sixth win in seven league games with a last-minute goal against Spurs, and the 11 players who started should keep their places.

DID YOU KNOW ?

United are looking for a fourth consecutive Premier League victory, while Wigan are aiming for a fifth successive league win.

The Old Trafford club lead the Premier League's "Last Six Current Form" table with 16 points; Wigan are third (15 points).

If the Red Devils do not concede, it will be their ninth consecutive Premier League clean sheet, and take them to within one of Chelsea's top-flight record of 10.

 

Sourced From : BBC Sport

PREVIOUS NEWS ITEM :
Stoke City sign striker James Beattie