Man Utd vs West Brom: Team News, Match Preview & Likely Line-Ups

Robin Van Persie 2Date: Saturday, September 28 Venue: Old Trafford Kick-Off: 15:00 Can Manchester United maintain their unbeaten streak against West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League?

Team News

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is available again having missed his side's last two matches with a groin problem. Midfielder Tom Cleverley is also back in contention despite missing the mid-week win over Liverpool with a knee injury. West Brom will be hoping Victor Anichebe and Nicolas Anelka are available despite minor knocks. Claudio Yacob should be fit despite sustaining a dead leg, but midfielder Chris Brunt will again miss out with a groin injury. (BBC)

Key Stats

Manchester United are unbeaten against West Brom in the Premier League era, having drawn three and won 11 of their last previous encounters. The last time West Brom won in this fixture was 1984, courtesy of a 2-0 win at the Hawthorns. Defeat here for United would leave the champions with their lowest ever points tally from the opening six games of a Premier League season, representing their worst start to a campaign since 1989-90. The last time these two sides met, they played out a thrilling 5-5 draw in Sir Alex Ferguson's last ever game as Manchester United manager.

Likely Line-Ups

Man Utd De Gea, Evra, Ferdinand, Vidic, Smalling, Carrick, Fellaini, Valencia, Rooney, Nani, Van Persie West Brom Myhill, Ridgewell, Olsson, McAuley, Jones, Yacob, Mulumbu, Sinclair, Sessegnon, Amalfitano, Anelka Click "Next" for our Match Preview.
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