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1 - 0Stadium: Carrow Road (Norwich, Norfolk)
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Team news and analysisManchester United are probably the most confident team right now in England. Chicharito’s heroic hat-trick against Aston Villa proved that Alex Ferguson’s men can still hit the back of the net even when prolific striker Robin van Persie cannot.
The Dutch forward and his English striking partner, Wayne Rooney, were both injured. Subsequently, they did not fulfill international duties in midweek. Their fitness is in doubt. Coach Alex Ferguson may however get the green light to use these two pillars against Norwich City this Saturday.
Meanwhile, it is very likely that the hosts will maintain the same line up that has seen them go unbeaten in their last four matches. In fact, Norwich are not doing too badly. They moved up to 15th in the standings. Although still struggling, they are five points clear of the relegation zone which is currently occupied by Reading, Southampton and Queens Park Rangers.
Norwich are fresh from a vital 1-0 victory over Stoke City on home soil. They could follow that up with victory over the Red Devils on Matchday 12. This, of course, would be a great upset. Still, nothing is impossible. Manchester United, on the other hand, will be trying to maintain leadership at the top of the English Premier League standings.
By the time the Red Devils will kick a ball away to Norwich, they could find themselves in second position behind Chelsea. This is because the Blues will play in the afternoon with the top spot at stake.
Manchester United have the best tally when it comes to match points and goals scored. However, the same cannot be said about their defence. The Mancunians conceded their 16th goal against Aston Villa last weekend – six more than clubs like Manchester City and Stoke City at the end of the previous round of fixtures.
October 31, 2012: Norwich City 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
November 3, 2012: Norwich City 1-0 Stoke City
November 10, 2012: Reading 0-0 Norwich
November 3, 2012: Manchester United 2-1 Arsenal
November 7, 2012: Sporting Braga 1-3 Manchester United
November 10, 2012: Aston Villa 2-3 Manchester United
Result: Norwich City 0-2 Manchester United