FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Charlton Athletic fixture

Man Utd. prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 22 wins out of 30 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was less than a year ago, in May 2006, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Wed 23 AugCharlton Ath.0 - 3Man Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sun 07 MayMan Utd.4-0Charlton Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 19 NovCharlton Ath.1 - 3Man Utd.PREM
2004/2005Sun 01 MayCharlton Ath.0 - 4Man Utd.PREM
2004/2005Sat 20 NovMan Utd.2 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2003/2004Tue 20 AprMan Utd.2 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2003/2004Sat 13 SepCharlton Ath.0 - 2Man Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Red Devils have rattled up an impressive 17 goals, and conceded 6.

In complete contrast to Man Utd., Charlton Ath. are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Addicks have conceded 14 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Man Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 63 points from the 26 games played. Charlton Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 20 points from their 26 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man Utd.650116515
Charlton Ath.61143114

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Man Utd. Won 9 successive home games.
10 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Charlton Ath. No win in the 2 most recent games.