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Manchester United – Charlton Athletic
Next weekend the Premier League has again some cracker games. Among other things, Manchester United and Manchester City meet in the Manchester derby. But before that, both clubs have a clash in the EFL Cup during the week. On Tuesday it is Manchester United’s turn. The Red Devils will meet Charlton Athletic, who are at home in the third English league, at Old Trafford.
Manchester United are playing a good season so far. In the league, the team of coach Erik ten Hag is in fourth place. In addition, Man United is also still represented in all cup competitions. Last Friday, the Red Devils beat Everton FC 3:1 in the 3rd round of the FA Cup.
Charlton Athletic have played a rather average season in the league so far. In the third-tier League One, the team from south-east London is currently in twelfth place, mid-table in the league. In the EFL Cup, however, the Addicks have already eliminated two higher-class opponents. Find out whether Charlton can pull off the next sensation in our Man United vs Charlton betting tips.
Man United – Charlton Info:
– Date & Time: 10/01/2023, 21:00.
– Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
– Competition: EFL Cup, Quarter-Finals
– TV coverage: DAZN
Man United Form & Balance Check
Manchester United have been English champions 20 times, won the FA Cup 12 times and also won the EFL Cup five times. However, the last major title in England was a few years ago for the Red Devils. On 26 February 2017, Manchester United defeated Southampton FC with two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimović and one from Jesse Lingard in the EFL Cup final. Since then, the red part of Manchester has been waiting for another national success.
This year, coach Erik ten Hag wants his team to finally win another title. In the Premier League, however, Man United are already nine points behind leaders Arsenal and currently lie fourth in the table. However, the Red Devils are still in both cup competitions. Last Friday, United won 3-1 against Everton in the 3rd round of the FA Cup and are thus in the fourth round. In their first two games in the EFL Cup, Manchester United beat Aston Villa and Burnley in commanding fashion.
Better without Ronaldo?
Before the start of the World Cup, it became clear that Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo will go their separate ways. However, the Portuguese superstar did not play too much of a role for the Red Devils this season anyway. Ronaldo scored only one goal in the league in the first half of the season.
Manchester United won their first three Premier League games after the World Cup break, conceding no goals and scoring seven. In the previous season, however, the attack often faltered. Manchester United scored only 27 goals in 17 games. Local rivals Manchester City have already scored 18 goals more. The Red Devils’ top scorer is currently Marcus Rashford with seven goals in the Premier League
Man United facts & analysis
– Ranked 4th in the Premier League.
– Won their last seven competitive games
– No competitive defeat since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo
Charlton form & balance check
However, Charlton have not made it back to the top flight since their relegation from the Premier League in the 2006/2007 season. For some years now, the Addicks have even only been in the third-tier League One. And currently it looks as if Charlton will play in League One next season as well. Coach Dean Holden’s team is nine points off a play-off place and eight points clear of a relegation spot.
Charlton are currently in a safe mid-table position in 12th place. The EFL Cup is Charlton’s highlight this year. In the first round the Addicks first eliminated the second division team Queens Park Rangers. After two wins against teams from League Two, Brighton from the Premier League awaited them in the last 16. Charlton excelled in this clash, holding Brighton to a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes. Charlton eventually won 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out.
Young Offensive
Charlton Athletic are relying on a young and hungry team this season. The average age per game this season has been 24.5. Only four teams in League One put an even younger team on the pitch week in week out. The Addicks’ offence in particular relies on youth. The top scorers in the league are 20-year-old Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and 19-year-old Miles Leaburn. Both have scored six times in the league so far.
Charlton facts & analysis
– Currently 12th in League One.
– 31 points after 25 games
– No player over 30 in squad
Predicted line-up – last update on 9 January 2023
Manchester United have often played with a 4-2-3-1 of late and coach Erik ten Hag will rotate in a number of positions. In goal, Jack Butland could make his debut for Manchester United. Axel Tuanzebe and Donny van de Beek are likely to miss out through injury.
In the win against Brighton Dean Holden sent his team out with a 5-2-3. Charlton will probably play with a five-man backline against Manchester United as well. Diallang Jaiyesimi and Joe Wollacott will be missing through injury.
Man United – Charlton direct comparison & stats
Both teams have played 37 competitive matches against each other so far. Manchester United won 26 duels. United have won all of their last 10 duels against Charlton. The last match between the two teams took place in the Premier League in 2007. At that time, the Red Devils won 2-0.
– Charlton have failed to win their last 18 matches against Man United.
– Charlton’s last win against Man United on 04/11/1989.
– Man United have won eight home games in a row
– When Charlton are 1-0 down in away games, they win 7% of matches
