FootyMAD's Manchester United match preview

Last updated : 14 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Stoke City fixture

Stoke City travel to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 43 games played, Potters have recorded 7 wins, and Man. Utd. have come away with 20 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Man. Utd. was well over fifteen years ago, back in October 1993, with Man. Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1993/1994Wed 06 OctMan. Utd.2 - 0Stoke CityLGEC
1993/1994Wed 22 SepStoke City2 - 1Man. Utd.LGEC
1984/1985Sat 06 AprMan. Utd.5 - 0Stoke CityPREM
1984/1985Wed 26 DecStoke City2 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
1983/1984Sat 31 DecMan. Utd.1 - 0Stoke CityPREM
1983/1984Sat 03 SepStoke City0 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
1982/1983Wed 02 MarStoke City1 - 0Man. Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Red Devils have rattled up an impressive 16 goals, and conceded 3.

In complete contrast to Man. Utd., Stoke City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Potters have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man. Utd. sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 21 points from their 11 games. Stoke City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 14 points from their 12 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. Utd.632110711
Stoke City64117513

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Red Devils, as the Potters have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Man. Utd. Won 7 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Stoke City Not won in previous 5 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.