Make money as Manchester United look to climb to second

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Following Manchester United’s victory over title rivals Chelsea, chickendinner correspondent Danny Harris can’t see Wigan triumphing at Old Trafford despite their brilliant recent form. Here are some of the best bets available for the game:

» Cristiano Ronaldo has scored six goals in four league appearances against Wigan so the 11/10 offered by 888sport that he scores at any time is a decent bet.

» Wigan have lost all seven meetings with Manchester United in the league and in the Carling Cup final with an aggregate of 22-3 so expect United to grab a few goals. The champions have already kept twelve Premier League clean sheets this term and have let in the least goals in the league, going nearly thirteen hours without conceding so don’t be surprised if Edwin van der Sar isn’t beaten again. Wigan have also conceded more Premier League goals to United than to any other club so a 3-0 home win at 7/1 or 4-0 victory at 12/1 (both with 888sport) are decent bets.

» Nemanja Vidic, who has already got four goals this season, has broken the deadlock in two of United’s last three league home games and is 22/1 with Paddy Power to do so against Wigan.

» Carlos Tevez scored in the corresponding fixture last season and despite not coming off the bench against Chelsea he stands a strong chance of starting with United playing away at Bolton on Saturday. 888sport offer 5/1 on the Argentine scoring first.

» If you are determined to have a bet on Wigan, have a punt on them scoring a penalty. They have scored two spot kicks in their last four away league games and 14/1 odds from Paddy Power are quite generous despite the lack of penalties given to away sides at Old Trafford. Amr Zaki, their penalty taker and top scorer can be backed at 14/1 with the Irish bookmakers to break the deadlock.

Posted: January 14th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn |