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Manchester United v Sunderland - Capital One Cup Semi (2nd Leg) - Sky Sports 1 - 7:45
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21-01-2014 10:59pm#1
http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2014/Jan/Manchester-United-v-Sunderland-Capital-One-Cup-semi-final-preview.aspxForm guide: Defeat to Chelsea on Sunday meant a fourth defeat in five outings for Manchester United in 2014, while the visitors are on a four-match unbeaten run. The Black Cats' latest result showed character – after trailing 0-2 at home to Southampton on Saturday, they turned it around to claim a point with a 2-2 draw.
Ins and outs: United will be without skipper Nemanja Vidic, who begins a three-match ban for the straight red card he received at Stamford Bridge. Marouane Fellaini is edging back towards full fitness following wrist surgery and a back injury, but the Belgian is still some time away from availability. Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney missed the trip to Chelsea due to their ongoing thigh and groin issues but David Moyes said on Sunday that he hoped the pair were not far away from full fitness. Sunderland have brought in defender Santiago Vergini on loan this week, but it remains to be seen if the Argentinian will make the squad for Wednesday.
Last meeting: Sunderland claimed the first-leg spoils with a 2-1 win, which came courtesy of an own goal from Ryan Giggs and a penalty from on-loan Liverpool striker Fabio Borini. It was a cruel stroke of luck for Giggs, who struck the crossbar and was flagged offside when Adnan Januzaj 'scored' before he inadvertently put the home side ahead. Vidic's header levelled the match early in the econd half, but Borini restored Sunderland's lead from the spot after Tom Cleverley was controversially adjudged to have fouled Adam Johnson just inside the area.
Betting: United's online betting partners bwin make the Reds favourites to win the match at 1.33, and give a price of 1.38 for David Moyes' men to advance to Wembley. A draw on the night, which would not be good enough for United, is at 5.00 and a Sunderland win is 8.50, while the price for the visitors triumphing in the tie overall is 2.80. Adnan Januzaj was in sublime form in the first leg at the Stadium of Light, and the talented teenager is 6.50 to open the scoring on Wednesday.
Did you know? The Reds were either level or trailing after the first leg of the club's last three semi-finals in this competition, in 2006, 2009 and 2010. However, in each year United won the second leg to advance to the final and claim the trophy.
The manager: Gus Poyet has certainly improved Sunderland's fortunes following the turbulent reign of the combustible Paulo Di Canio, and while his side remain mired in a battle against relegation from the Barclays Premier League, the cup run under the affable Uruguayan has lifted spirits for Black Cats players and fans alike.
Star man: The first player signed in Roberto Mancini's time as manager at Manchester City, Adam Johnson had become surplus to requirements by August 2012 when Sunderland's then-manager Martin O'Neill brought him back over the Pennines to his native Wearside. The winger has been in good form of late, posing problems off the bench in the first leg against United and bagging a hat-trick at Fulham, leading to talk of a recall to the England set-up ahead of the World Cup.
Quote/unquote: "We did so well to win the first leg against Manchester United but we've still got to finish the job. The cup run has given us a tremendous lift." Gus Poyet
Whistle-blower: United will hope the presence of referee Lee Mason will be a good omen – the Reds have won both games where the Bolton official has been in charge this season, at home to Stoke and away to Aston Villa.
Less than 24 hours to go so I thought I'd get this thread up. Sunderland's biggest game in Lord knows how long and I'm a nervous wreck :pac:
I really, really hope we can do it but I think it might just be a step too far.1
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