Champion's League Preview: Manchester United v AC Milan

Stan James

Manchester United will take on AC Milan Wednesday 10th March, in the last 16 of the Champion's League, the match is due to kick-off at 19.45 GMT.

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Last time the two met, the Red Devils came out on top with the match ending 3-2, with United snatching three precious away goals to give them an advantage as they entertain Milan at Old Trafford.

AC Milan were left with a slither of hope when a late Seedorf strike hit home, though they still have a mountain to climb as they're now the visiting team.

The Italians have little choice but to go on the offensive, finding themselves in a do-or-die situation, United can expect to defend for the entirety of the game, as they can afford to lose 1-0 and still advance to the next round on aggregate.

Manchester United are not a traditionally predictable team, and Alex Ferguson is not a predictable manager, he may well instruct his side to come out fighting in an effort to get an early goal against AC Milan, with hopes that their 'comeback' spirit will be killed dead.

If the Red Devils do decide to go on the attack, they certainly have the man for the job in the shape of Wayne Rooney. The England man was impressive in the second half of the first leg at the San Siro, and would cause any defence a problem given his current form.

However, United's attack hinges on Rooney being fit for the game, he joins Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas in a race to be fit in time for their respective Champion's League matches.

Rooney or not, the match may be over-shadowed by David Beckham's return to the ground of the club that launched his career, his spiritual home of Old Trafford.

Paddy Power, bet365 and Stan James all offer 7/10 odds of United continuing their winning ways over AC Milan.

All odds correct at time of writing and are subject to change

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