FM Preview: Manchester United v Norwich City 02 Mar 2013

Last updated : 01 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Manchester United v Norwich City fixture

Manchester United prepare to entertain Norwich City at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 17 wins out of 26 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was just last season, in October 2011, with Manchester United running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 17 Nov Norwich City 1 - 0 Man. Utd. Premier League
2011/2012 Sun 26 Feb Norwich City 1 - 2 Man. Utd. Premier League
2011/2012 Sat 01 Oct Man. Utd. 2-0 Norwich City Premier League
2004/2005 Sat 09 Apr Norwich City 2 - 0 Man. Utd. Premiership
2004/2005 Sat 21 Aug Man. Utd. 2 - 1 Norwich City Premiership
1994/1995 Wed 22 Feb Norwich City 0 - 2 Man. Utd. Premiership
1994/1995 Sat 03 Dec Man. Utd. 1 - 0 Norwich City Premiership

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Red Devils, with 4 goals against.

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Canaries have hit 9 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Manchester United are leading the way in the Barclays Premier League, with their 27 games giving them a return of 68 points.

Norwich City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 32 points from their 27 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Manchester United 6 5 1 0 10 3 16
Norwich City 6 1 3 2 3 8 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Manchester United fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, we just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Red Devils. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Manchester United Won 9 successive home games.
22 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 17 matches.
Norwich City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.

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