Manchester United mark their return from the slumber of the international break by entertaining Wigan.

Roberto Martinez seems to have unearthed another crop of fringe players capable of keeping the Latics in the hunt for survival but they historically do not enjoy the trip to Old Trafford.

Match Odds

Man Utd 1/4
Draw 5/1
Wigan 11/1

The aggregate score for this fixture is 28-1 in United’s favour, which provides some context on Wigan’s best price of a huge 14/1 to win on Saturday.

Sir Alex Ferguson, fresh from moonlighting as Andy Murray’s number one fan, is without the services of Wayne Rooney, who is still missing with a gashed thigh.

And he could be joined on the periphery by Robin van Persie. The Netherlands striker limped off during the midweek internationals and is doubtful for the match.

But before you cast an alluring glance at those 14/1 odds remember that Danny Welbeck and Javier Hernandez are waiting in the wings. Welbeck (pictured) was in good form for England this week and gets the vote to break the deadlock at 9/2.

There is little value in United’s handicap markets with -2 just 18/5 so instead back over 4.5 goals at 5/2. The Red Devils have covered that line in their last two matches and their defence looks suspect at best at the moment.

 

Tipster’s Best Bets

Over 4.5 goals at 5/2 with BetVictor (1pt)
Danny Welbeck to score first at 9/2 with bet365 (1pt)

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