United vs Bolton - Tomorrow

Can United get back to winning ways in the Barclays Premier League by beating Bolton at OT?

Form guide
Home form has underpinned United’s push for a record 19th league title this season, with the Reds taking 40 points from a possible 42 at Old Trafford. That run of form must continue if Sir Alex Ferguson’s side are to hold off the challenge of Arsenal, who are currently three points off the top with a game in hand. United bounced back from consecutive defeats to Chelsea and Liverpool to knock the Gunners out of the FA Cup last weekend, before a 2-1 aggregate win over Marseille guaranteed a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday. Bolton, currently 7th in the Premier League, are chasing Europa League qualification; a dream that could be realised via the FA Cup after Owen Coyle’s side booked a semi-final trip to Wembley with victory over Birmingham in the sixth round. Away form has let the Wanderers down this season, though; they've picked up just two wins on the road.

Ins and outs
United’s medical team is unusually busy at the minute, with several first-team players unavailable. John O’Shea and Rafael, who were both casualties of the Marseille game, join Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Anderson and Anders Lindegaard on the Old Trafford treatment table. Darren Fletcher is also out with a virus, but on a positive note, Ji-sung Park and Jonny Evans could be in line to return on Saturday. Bolton also have a few injuries problems of their own, as Owen Coyle is set to be without Sean Davis (knee), Sam Ricketts (Achilles), Zat Knight (knee) and JLloyd Samuel (thigh). 

Star man
Wanderers ever-present Gary Cahill could be in for a busy day at Old Trafford on Saturday, though the England defender will undoubtedly relish the challenge. Cahill, 25, has been a revelation since arriving at the Reebok Stadium from Aston Villa in 2008. With strength, pace and a strong aerial presence, Cahill is progressing into a top-class centre-half and has been touted to join Chelsea or Tottenham this summer.


Manager
After a brief two-year spell as a player in the mid-90s, Owen Coyle returned to Bolton as manager in January 2010, quitting his role as Burnley boss in the process. With the Wanders placed below the Clarets, eyebrows were raised; however Coyle’s gamble paid off as he guided Bolton to a 14th-placed finish - while Burnley suffered relegation back to the Championship. This term, the Scot has put his stamp on things at the Reebok Stadium, most notably by exchanging a long-ball tactic associated with the Wanderers for a more fluid, attacking game.

Referee
Andre Marriner seems to be the go-to guy for local derbies. Fresh from taking charge of the Bournemouth v Southampton clash last weekend, as well as the Manchester derby in February, Marriner has been entrusted with this north-west encounter at Old Trafford.

Rivals watch
In a busy Saturday fixture list, Spurs take on West Ham in the lunchtime kick-off, while Arsenal travel to West Brom at 15:00. Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.


We shall prevail over Bolton Wanderers.