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Norwich City vs. Manchester United
Manchester United are looking to continue their climb up the Premier League table. Under coach Ralf Rangnick, who managed the Red Devils for the first time against Crystal Palace, United won 1-0 and jumped to sixth place in the table. The season’s goal is clear: Champions League football. To get into the top four, Manchester need three more points directly. West Ham, who are currently in fourth place, are three points ahead of United. Therefore, the Red Devils need to beat bottom of the table Norwich City on Saturday.
The Canaries currently carry the red lantern of the Premier League. With only 10 points, coach Dean Smith’s team is 20th in the table. However, Norwich are only three points off the bottom. With a surprising win against the Red Devils, the Canaries could possibly celebrate a less tense third Advent. Read our Norwich – Man United betting tip to find out whether Manchester United could actually miss out on the must-win game.
Norwich – Man United info
– Date & Time: 11/12/2021, at 18:30.
– Venue: Norwich, Carrow Road
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 16
– TV coverage: Sky Sport
Norwich Form & Balance Check
Norwich City also decided to change their coach already during the current season. After more than 3 years, the German coach Daniel Farke had to leave the Canaries. The decision was made despite the first win of the season on 6 November. Norwich won 2-1 against Brentford. Farke was then sacked. With Dean Smith available due to his dismissal at Villa, the 50-year-old Briton became the new head coach at the University City club. Since Smith arrived, things have been looking up for Norwich. He won 2-1 against Southampton on his debut and picked up two more draws. On the last matchday, however, Smith suffered his first defeat with Norwich. The Canaries lost 3-0 to Spurs.
Harmless Offense
With 10 points, Norwich are at the bottom of the table. But Newcastle and Burnley also have only 10 points to their name. The rescue 17th place in the table, where Watford currently stand, is only three points away. With a win against United, the Canaries could possibly catch up. As success seems anything but realistic, it is not helped by the fact that Norwich have the worst attacking record in the league with only 8 goals so far this season. On average, the Canaries score only 0.5 goals per game. How is that going to keep them in the league?
Norwich Facts & Analysis
– Norwich are bottom of the table
– With 8 goals so far the fewest goals in the Premier League
– Only one defeat by Dean Smith
Man United form & balance check
The subject of the championship has to be put aside by Manchester United for the time being this season. Under Ralf Rangnick, the season’s goal is now Champions League football. When Rangnick took over as head coach last week, United were 10th in the table. Rangnick’s debut was a successful 1-0 win over Crystal Palace. Before that, United won 3-2 against Arsenal. With two wins in a row, the Red Devils have therefore already moved up to 6th place. With 24 points, Manchester are now only 3 points behind fourth-placed West Ham. Against Norwich, the third win in a row is firmly in the cards.
With counter-pressing to success
Under Ralf Rangnick, Manchester United are expected to regain their former dominance. The German coach wants his team to play counter-pressing after losing the ball, similar to Klopp’s Liverpool. In addition, the zero should be held. With the 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace, United showed the first signs of the new game idea. In order to be sure of winning the upcoming away match, Rangnick spared all his top stars in the top flight on Wednesday. With an almost A-youth team, United drew 1-1 with Bern in their last group game.
Man United facts & analysis
– Man United are 6th in the table.
– Two wins in a row for United
– Last 1-0 away win was only second game of season without conceding a goal
Predicted line-up – last update on 9 December 2021
Norwich City always operate defensively due to their huge underdog role. Even under coach Dean Smith, the Canaries focus on defending first. Norwich will therefore play in a 5-3-2 system. Against Manchester United, Norwich will most likely play with all their players behind the ball.
Manchester United play an aggressive counter-pressing under Rangnick. After losing the ball, they want to win it back as quickly as possible. When the Red Devils have possession of the ball, they operate from a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Norwich – Man United direct comparison & Statistics
Norwich City and Manchester United have already met 53 times. In this duel, Man United earned the more positive record. The Red Devils won 33 games, whereas the Canaries could only win 10 encounters. A further 10 meetings ended in a draw. The last time they met, Manchester won 2-1 after extra time.
– Did you know that Manchester United score 28% of their goals between the 46-60 minute mark?
– A year ago Manchester United were 2nd in the table with 30 points. Currently United are in 6th place (24).
– When Manchester United lead 0-1 in away games, they win 64% of the games.
– When Norwich City are 0-1 down in home games, they win 25% of matches.
