SAT 28 DEC 2013 (Matths Birthday) Norwich v Man Utd 15:00 please log in to view this image For full previous match stats view this link http://www.norwichcity-mad.co.uk/head_to_head/manchester_united/vs/norwich_city/index.shtml Another interesting link http://www.11v11.com/teams/norwich-city/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/Manchester City Links to watch the game can be found here - http://www.wiziwig.tv (I usually use the nutjob.eu link as it is top quality, links available 10-30mins before kick off) The odds for the game can be found here - http://www.oddschecker.com/football/...man-utd/winner P.S. Sweats you can lock this thread until match day, or leave it open for sensible pre match discussion TEAM NEWS Norwich midfielder Jonny Howson will face a fitness test on the back injury that has kept him out for two matches. Defender Michael Turner is suspended after receiving his fifth yellow card of the season on Boxing Day. Manchester United right-back Rafael is doubtful after coming off with a groin injury against Hull. Antonio Valencia is suspended after picking up a red card in that game, while Phil Jones is out for a fortnight with a knee injury. MATCH PREVIEW Norwich may sit with three teams between them and the bottom three but Chris Hughton will not be fooled by that; one bad day and they could be in the relegation zone themselves. The Boxing Day defeat at home to Fulham was damaging enough in itself without being seriously compounded by away wins for Sunderland and Crystal Palace which drew Norwich further back into the discomfort zone. The likeable Hughton now has something of a selection dilemma; does he take the view that New Year's Day and the trip to Palace is such a six-pointer that it's worth preserving the legs of some of his key men against United - a match they might lose anyway, whatever team he picks? I don't see the Norwich boss going down that route. After all, Norwich beat United in this game last season, and what better way to get tiredness out of your legs and confidence coursing through your veins than a really good display against the champions? They have some really good players at Carrow Road, and with Gary Hooper beginning to show that goals are his stock in trade, I still firmly believe that they are good enough to stay up - but they are just a defeat or two from a real crisis. United seem to have ridden out their own tempest with some impressive character. Three consecutive league wins have put them back on the margins of the title race and calmed the nerves at Old Trafford. In fact, United seem happier away from home at the moment - they have not lost in 10 trips over the course of more than three months. Less than three weeks ago, David Moyes' side were ninth, 13 points behind the leaders, now they are seventh having cut the deficit to eight points. If they can hang in there until Van Persie and Vidic are fit, United will ensure that the leading pack need to keep glancing over their shoulders now and again. MATCH FACTS Head-to-head Norwich have beaten Manchester United on two of the three occasions they have hosted them in the Premier League. But United have won 4-0 the last two times that the teams have met, including in the League Cup in October. Norwich Norwich have only lost four of their 18 Premier League home games in 2013. The Canaries have picked up five points from the 15 available so far in December. Only Fulham (35) have conceded more than the 31 league goals that Norwich have let in this season. Gary Hooper has scored in each of Norwich's last four home games, and has scored four of their last six league goals. Manchester United They have won five successive league and cup matches for the first time under David Moyes, and are aiming for a season's best fourth league win in a row. United have done better on the road than at Old Trafford season. They have earned 17 points from nine away games, and 14 from their nine home games. The Red Devils have not lost away from home in any competition since Manchester City defeated them 4-1 in September (W6, D4). No Wums please - Matth included
Thanks Page - I will edit it to closer to the time to make it probably the best match thread ever Let's face it Matths are not even worth reading. Happy Xmas Matth
Ffs math will blow his nut. Nice thread though mate I'm scared to click the link in case it takes me to some tranny porn.
The links are fine mate - I wouldn't do that in a serious match thread I will update closer to the time. The question is will Utd win on Matths Birthday?
I think its brilliant that you would think of giving matth a birthday gift when you have your own Christmas to take care of. Respect.
Mines the Official one. Sorry. Plus it's better, includes stats, links, better pictures etc etc. To be fair mate yours was pretty **** and people seem to prefer this one. This is also my Birthday gift for you my friend. Hope you enjoy it.
Also Matth this has been rated 5 stars and yours has been rated 1 star - sorry bud the people have spoken
No I'm not. So you don't like the thread (gift)? Have you seen the info on the links etc. quality thread if you take time to read it. P.S. please no wumming with rude abuse, this is a match related thread only. What's your score prediction?
Don't worry the thread will be amazing come match day - possibly the best match day thread ever on this board
