West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester United – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Sreya

West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester United – Manchester United travel to the Hawthorns on 17th December, Saturday to face West Bromwich Albion in an English Premier League fixture.

Two wins in their last two matches, against Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace have helped Jose Mourinho’s side put an end to their winless but undefeated streak. Manchester United now sit on the sixth position with twenty seven points.

West Bromwich Albion, who recorded an expected 3-1 victory over Swansea City in the midweek, following their loss at Stamford Bridge last week, are now seventh in league standings with twenty three points.

Team News

Boaz Myhill is sidelined through an injury while Saido Berahino is unfit. Jonny Evans has been listed as a doubt for the home side.

Manchester United will be without the injured Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Chris Smalling and Eric Bailly. Luke Shaw will face a late fitness test.

West Bromwich Albion Possible Starting Lineup: Ben Foster, Nyom, Gareth McAuley, Jonas Olsson, Chris Brunt, Darren Fletcher, Claudio Yacob, Nacer Chadli, James Morrison, Matt Phillips, Salomon Rondon.

Manchester United Possible Starting Lineup: David de Gea, Antonio Valencia, Phil Jones, Marcus Rojo, Matteo Darmian, Ander Herrera, Michael Carrick, Juan Mata, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

“They [West Brom] are playing really well. They’re a competitive team with strong defenders; it’s not easy to score against them. So for sure it’s going to be a difficult game.”

– David de Gea, Manchester United.

Contributor’s Pick

According to West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester United H2H Stats, the last five matches between these two clubs have resulted in two wins, two losses and one draw for either side.

West Bromwich Albion have scored at least three goals in their last three home games but Manchester United are undefeated in their previous seven league games. It should be a closely contested affair with a 2-1 win for Manchester United being the most likely result.