Manchester United vs Wigan - Match Preview

Manchester United vs Wigan: A preview for one of the many exciting fixtures in this weekends Barclays Premier League.

Team News Despite the anxiety initiated by certain newspapers this week about the fitness of Robin Van Persie and Shinji Kagawa, Ferguson has confirmed that the pair will be fit for the match. On another positive note for United fans, Darren Fletcher is in the squad after spending a frustrating period on the sidelines, suffering from a chronic bowel condition. Additionally, Paul Scholes and Rio Ferdinand are on the brink of making another career milestone, as both are due to make their 400th and 700th appearance in the red jersey. Long term absentees Phil Jones and Chris Smalling remain injured. For Wigan, a near clean bill of health ensures that their ranks will be sufficiently bolstered, but they will be without Antolin Alcaraz and Jean Beausejour, who are not expected back until later this month. A Few Match Facts United have won all but one of their Premier League fixtures against Wigan Ali al-Habsi has saved more shots (19) than any other keeper this season In their last two visits to Old Trafford, Wigan have had three players sent off

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