Manchester United v Queens Park Rangers - New signings with a point to prove

Premier League

Football
Published: 10/09/2014

Premier League action returns this weekend and following a disappointing start to the campaign, Louis van Gaal will be hoping his new signings can spur Manchester United on to bigger and better things. With a whole host of new arrivals to Old Trafford, the Dutchman is spoilt for choice, both in midfield and attack, with Radamel Falcao and Daley Blind pushing for starting places alongside Angel Di Maria. This really is a must win match for Manchester United, who can not afford to drop any more points, especially at home against a team they will be expected to beat.

Having said that, Queens Park Rangers got their first win on the board last time out at home to Sunderland and will be hoping to pray on the nerves on the Manchester United players and crowd. With the experienced Rio Ferdinand able to offer insider advice on the opposition, a draw could be a strong possibility, with bet365 offering 5/1. A look at the recent head-to-head statistics suggests that a draw is the best QPR can expect, having not beaten Manchester United since new years day in 1992 and picking up three draws since.

The main worry for QPR will be keeping a clean sheet, despite holding out Sunderland at home in their previous match, their last away game at Tottenham Hotspur saw them ship in 4 goals, with some suspect marking throughout the game. With the possibility of coming face to face with Angel Di Maria, Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, Juan Mata and Radamel Falcao on Sunday, the 14/1 at BetVictor for a 4-0 home win starts to look tempting, with 3-0 available at 8/1.

Having enjoyed a good international break with Argentina, Angel Di Maria will be returning to Premier League action full of confidence, following a stunning performance with three assists and a goal against world champions Germany. One of the players that is almost certain to start the match, Di Maria is on offer at 6/1 with SkyBet to be the first goal scorer and 6/4 to score at any time. However, as mentioned earlier, Old Trafford has been a tense place to be recently, with Swansea City the latest team to come away with a win and Harry Redknapp will want to try and capitalise on the Red Devil`s continued struggles at the back. With new striker Eduardo Vargas clear to make his debut, the man on loan from Napoli will want to endear himself to his new fans as quickly possible and what better way than with a goal at Old Trafford. The Chilean is priced at 16/1 by bet365 to score the first goal of the game and 5/1 to score at any time during the match.

The main concern for Queens Park Rangers will be keeping goals out at the other end, having not kept a clean sheet against Manchester United in their last thirteen attempts. Coral are offering 13/10 on both teams to score and this should not be discountedas Manchester United have not been able to keep a clean sheet at home in their previous three Premier League games at Old Trafford

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