MATCH PREVIEW - WEST BROM VS MANCHESTER UNITED

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Manchester United face West Brom this weekend
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TRIVIA

Venue - West Bromwich Albion Football Club, West Bromwich
Kick-Off - Sunday, February 14 -  19:30 IST
                Sunday, February 14 - 14:00 GMT

Manchester United are the kind of team that can go from destroying Southampton 9-0 to giving away a 2-0 first-half lead and draw 3-3 to Everton, conceding a 95' equaliser. It took us 97 minutes and a lethal finish from Scott McTominay to break the deadlock against West Ham in the FA Cup 5th Round. The Red Devils title hopes have hit a slump since their 2-1 loss to Sheffield United. Meanwhile, Man City have been running rampant as they sit 5 pts clear on top with a game in hand.

West Brom are winless in the last 5 games, picking up just a solitary point against Fulham. The Baggies sit bottom of the league on basis of home form, meanwhile Manchester United are joint top with Leceister on basis of away form. The Greater Manchester outfit are the only club who are still unbeaten away from home. Solskjaer's men could've greater incentive to get all 3 pts considering that City have a double game week against tough opposition. The Cityzens faced Mourinho's Tottenham last evening and blew away the London side while keeping a 7th consecutive clean sheet in PL. They travel to Goodison Park to face Ancelotti's Everton in 3 days. At the end of the Gameweek, there'll no games separating Manchester United and Manchester City and we'll have a clear indication of the gap between the two sides.

TEAM NEWS

Solskjaer has been able to make use of a rare bit of breathing space. Paul Pogba is still out with a thigh injury. Phil Jones is not yet fit. On a more positive note, Eric Bailly has returned to training and should be available for selection against West Brom.

In his exclusive interview with MUTV's Stewart Gardner, Ole elaborated on the situation with Bailly, confirming: “Eric is available. He has trained for a couple of days so he'll be available for selection. So that's a positive.”

Grady Diangana seems to be the only significant absentee for the Baggies.

PREDICTED TEAM

David de Gea is expected to come back into the side after Henderson was virtually untested against West Ham.
Bailly is fit and could be given a start ahead of Lindelof, considering our Europa League fixture against Real Sociedad.
Van de Beek couldn't impress in a rare start and we expect Bruno Fernandes to take the #10 spot this time.
In more exciting news, McTominay could be seen in a more progressive box to box role as Solskjaer hinted at "freeing" the Scotsman.
Martial is expected to be leading the line considering the opposition.

Predicted Line-up against West Brom

PLAYER TO WATCH OUT FOR

BRUNO FERNANDES - He has been Manchester United's talisman since he arrived in January last year and he always seems to contribute to the game no matter what. He is a leader on the pitch and dictates play according to a mental map. He is United's top scorer this season and he leads United's creative stats on which he will be looking to capitalise, making him THE ONE TO WATCH OUT FOR.

Bruno Fernandes - Always the player to look out for
Bruno Fernandes - Always the player to look out for

VERDICT

This should be an easy game for Manchester United as West Brom are in uninspiring form and The Red Devils certainly need a lifting performance.

Location: 9 Birmingham Rd, West Bromwich B71 4LF, UK

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