Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to ring the changes ahead of next week's Champions League battle with Real Madrid. But Chris Hughton doesn't expect that to make tomorrow's challenge at Manchester United any less formidable for his Norwich City team.
Chris Hughton: Manchester United squad rotation won’t make Norwich City task any easier
David Cuffley
Friday, March 1, 2013
11:06 AM
Manager Chris Hughton is not expecting Manchester United’s squad rotation or injury problems to make life any easier for Norwich City as they bid for another shock victory at the expense of the Premier League leaders.
After a memorable 1-0 win over Sir Alex Ferguson’s side at Carrow Road in November, Hughton could become only the second Norwich boss to engineer a league double over United – a feat so far achieved only by Dave Stringer in the former Division One in both 1988-89 and 1989-90.
The bookmakers’ odds are certainly stacked against the Canaries, with odds as long as 11-1 for an away win at Old Trafford tomorrow (3pm).
Despite the likely absence of injured Robin van Persie (hip), Phil Jones (ankle) and Paul Scholes (knee) and reports that Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra, Michael Carrick and Rafael da Silva could all be rested ahead of the Champions League second leg against Real Madrid on Tuesday night, Hughton is well aware of United’s strength in depth.
“It is a massive game they have on Tuesday. I think it will affect the line-up, but I don’t think it will affect the quality of the line-up,” said Hughton.
“Irrespective of the team they put out, we know it is going to be one of high quality. At this moment they are the team who have the best quality squad in the division, there is no doubt about that. There is nobody who manoeuvres his squad any better than Sir Alex.”
City’s 2-1 home win over Everton last Saturday was their first in 10 league games and certainly a confidence boost.
“United have only lost one game at home this season so the magnitude of the task is still there, but we are certainly better going into it for the result of last weekend,” said Hughton. “Beating United at home was one of our best performances of the season, and it had to be because that is the only way you can beat a Manchester United team.
“Any win at Old Trafford would have to see us play extremely well and for United to have one of their rare off-days. But you have to go into every game hoping the work you have done can come right and you can get that result.”
Hughton added: “There will be no fear from our players, we will want to go there and play.
“However, it is very difficult to go to Old Trafford with an open formation. If you are going to go there and take them on at what they do very well, then generally there is only one outcome.”
City are without midfield pair Alex Tettey and Andrew Surman with knee injuries.
“With Alex it is one we have just decided it’s best to rest it so we’ll assess and see how he can train during the following week. It’s not a major problem. “Andrew is certainly out for the next few games and one we have to continue to assess.”
Ryan Giggs, who scored his first goal for United against City in September 1991, could make the 1,000th appearance of his professional career.
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32 comments
I thought my last post might lead to an apology.To much to expect. At the last count the the multiple insults are way ahead of S On. I dont think we will go gung-ho today early on. Good luck lads.
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sharky
Saturday, March 2, 2013
...Advice accepted gracefully!…...afternoon Brew – w'budgie, and all gents..... Brew you access the internet with no trouble, and if you want to watch the game rather than just listen, have ago at this:::::At 2 50pm:--Type- wiziwig.tv into your search engine, you know google, or the like – click on search and the Website can be acquired...the web site will come on screen and near the top left it will say in blue 'Live Sports'—click on that.--The next page up will have squares with sporting symbols.--click on 'Football'. ..-a list of available matches (all of the premier league) will be shown. Click on 'Man Utd v Norwich'—click' on ' live'.....There are 28 stations announced to broadcast this match-- Pick on one that sounds English. ..After a few adverts the live pictures will appear that can be made to fill your screen. ALL FOC... Keep the dulcet tones of Chris Goreham on if you must. The two are NOT synchronised......If you have success gents, please don't be too embarrassed to let me know.... Thanks.....
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Stew Pydsodd
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Stew, time to ignore it.
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Mad Brewer
Saturday, March 2, 2013
My posting to sharky was an attempt to establish some common ground so that we Norwich supporters can get back to discussing the team without all this disproportionate spitefulness. I give up. The problem is almost entirely down to one `contributor` - S\O. No doubt. Others have been dragged down. It`s time to give up trying to broker peace; time to ignore the ignorant instigator.
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Mad Brewer
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Planning on seeing a game this year CITC?
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Steady On
Saturday, March 2, 2013
SO ..did you mean players we HAVE now, or players you've HAD?
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Stew Pydsodd
Saturday, March 2, 2013
...there's a thought Brew, may be a trickcyclist, would care to help us out, FOC of course, to help us sperate the wheat fom the chaff..The sane from SO......
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Stew Pydsodd
Saturday, March 2, 2013
What the hell are you on about now brewer, goddam you are boring you dinosaur. You literally have never made a footballing point, ever, have you? Knowing about players 100 years ago does not get you a free lunch now. Means nothing. I guarantee you I know more about the players we had now than you do. Easily.
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Steady On
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Be interesting to see what both line ups are?.Holt up front on his own seems likely,but i would like to see the same side as last week,apart from pilks coming in for wezza.unleash kei for the last 35 mins to frighten manures defence and give taggart somthing to moan about!OTBC.
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tonyb
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Dammit! My stair lift is bust. Can`t get back downstairs to collect a delivery of incontinence pads. Badness. :-(
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Mad Brewer
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Does sharky now suspect that Stew & Doc are one and the same? Not having a dig, sharky, honest; the trouble is there do appear to be multiple aliases in use, so the suspicion spreads. I think the styles of Stew & Doc are quite different, while Ged `n` Snot`s are similar - which does not necessarily mean they are one and the same...... Thing is, "they" are Trolls, not City fans, we ARE City fans. That`s what matters! OTBC. WFLGH. IHWT. etc, etc.
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Mad Brewer
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Stew you are so old ill be amazed if you can see past your nose. Never been to a game in your life either. I think I'm going to start to call you CITC, ill give you a clue, the first letter is "care".
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Steady On
Saturday, March 2, 2013
...Then Sharky you should have acquired enough common sense over the years to prevent yourself from getting involved with that casualty with Mad Cow disease!.... Football--- I will be watching the whole game again today, cheering on the lads in Yellow, as always, and if I am permitted to comment afterwards, win, lose or draw I will do so. My comments will, as always be based upon what I see.
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Stew Pydsodd
Saturday, March 2, 2013
I met Bobby Brennan many times. I even bought a car via him when he worked at Wroxham after he retired. Nice man. He was massive in the 59 cup run
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sharky
Friday, March 1, 2013
Really Old Old woman then, proper wrinkley living in the past, You'll tell me in a minute that you remember Bobby Brennan,and Norman Low.
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Stew Pydsodd
Friday, March 1, 2013
I,ve been to more games than you will ever see. Doctor Stew
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sharky
Friday, March 1, 2013
.SOS.. You're not a regular supporter then? Armchair Critic?
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Stew Pydsodd
Friday, March 1, 2013
I,ve seen us beat Man U 3 times. Wish I was going tomorrow;-)
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sharky
Friday, March 1, 2013
...SOS...Keep well away! You will turn them off too!...
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Stew Pydsodd
Friday, March 1, 2013
I think the boys will be up for this one. Whatever the formation, good luck boys!!!
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sharky
Friday, March 1, 2013
its the sort of occasion that City love as party poopers. Remember Liverpool and all the hype about their last game in front of the old kop ? Now we have had a lot of hype about Mr giggs and his 1000th game .Same result please.
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wivenhoebudgie
Friday, March 1, 2013
To go to Old Trafford and play for the draw would be suicide , even the reserves are capable of destroying teams . You've got to go at them non-stop , chase everything and everyone never let them settle . We can win this one and should have a go OTBC
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mjc75
Friday, March 1, 2013
I think playing one up front will be the right strategy for this game. We can go there and get 1 point that way, and hopefull snatch all 3, with Utds minds on Champs lge. We did that when they came to Carra with the same set up. If we go and play two upfront and open up the midfield, they will slaughter us. We need to be smart. Shame we will be missing Tettey. The two defensive minded midfield plan will be good for this fixture. Time for Howson to step up, and i have confidence in him too. OTBC! IHIT!!!
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Ghana Dom
Friday, March 1, 2013
Paradoxymoronica rules OK, ironically. OTBC. ;-)
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Mad Brewer
Friday, March 1, 2013
I think playing one up front will be a better strategy against Man U. That will give us better chance of getting a point, but hopefully snatching all 3. We did that in the game against them at Carra. If we go out and play two up front, and open up in midfield, we will get slaughtered. Shame we are missing Tettey, as that two defensive minded midfielders will do us good. Time for howson to set up. OTBC! IHIT!!
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Ghana Dom
Friday, March 1, 2013
I thought that I saw on an earlier post (different article) that it had been renamed Oxy.
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ScotCan
Friday, March 1, 2013
I thought that I saw on an earlier post (different article) that it had been renamed Oxy.
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ScotCan
Friday, March 1, 2013
I thought that I saw on an earlier post (different article) that it had been renamed Oxy.
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ScotCan
Friday, March 1, 2013
As a matter of interest...has anyone shot the old crow? Or do you think it's gone shopping for a new mirror....Been a treat on here so far today.....
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Stew Pydsodd
Friday, March 1, 2013
Gentlemen you know how it goes ............................. We're Norwich City we'll beat who we like . 2-1 to he boys in yellow OTBC
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mjc75
Friday, March 1, 2013
…...Be better to go for all 3 Brew! ….I hope the pre-match excuses haven't started......
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Stew Pydsodd
Friday, March 1, 2013
Looks like Surs` old knee problem has recurred, sadly? I imagine we`ll go "one up front" for this one? Be great to get a point.
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Mad Brewer
Friday, March 1, 2013