EPL Match Preview : Man United vs Sunderland

This is the only match on Good Friday and Man United will want to use this match to sent a clear message to Chelsea, that the race for premiership title is far from over. United was in no doubt start as a big favourites here with their run of a 9 straight win, and hopefully to make it 10 tonight so that they are able to cut the Chelsea’s lead at the top to just 4 points.

Wayne Rooney and Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to start this match as Louis Saha sustained an injury in training and will start on the bench. Gabriel Heinze, who just recovered from a long injury since last September, may come on as a substitute.

A look at Manchester United's home record shows that they have scored the most goals in the Premiership. Their home form is among the best with 66 goals and have won 12, drawn 3 and only 1 defeat.

As for Sunderland, though might be a confirm relegation for them this year and even though by having one of the worst away records, but they do not get thrashed when they lose their matches. In fact their last match was a 2-2 draw with Everton. Prior to that draw they lost to Bolton 2-0 and lost to Manchester City by 2-1.

Rory Delap who broke his nose in the abandoned match with Fulham may started as the 1st 11 to play this match despite his injury. Steve Caldwell might return after a hamstring injury while Argentinian Julio Arca is not likely to make a return in this match

A win for the home side will meant a final nail to the visitor’s coffin.

Take Manchester United and give the 2 1/4 ball but in case Manchester United wins by just 2 goals, then be prepared to lose half the bet then.