Summary

  • Man Utd XI: De Gea, Young, Jones, Smalling, Blind, Carrick, Fellaini, Memphis, Mata, Martial, Rooney

  • Norwich XI: Rudd, Martin, Bennett, Bassong, Olsson, Redmond, O'Neil, Tettey, Brady, Hoolahan, Jerome

  1. 'Man Utd can win the title'published at 14:50 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2015

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    Gary Bowyer
    Former Blackburn manager on BBC Radio 5 live

    "Louis van Gaal has a philosophy he knows works. They’re fourth and there’s not much in it. 

    "You get judged on results.If they finish top, then I don’t think many people will be moaning. 

    "If they can get the right player in January to give them a boost, and with the players they have coming back from injury, there’s no reason they can’t win it."

  2. Postpublished at 14:48

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    For all the chat of doom and gloom at Old Trafford, Manchester United aren't too badly placed.

    Fourth in the league, just six points behind surprise leaders Leicester City. 

    Out of the Champions League, but can they win the title? One man seems to think so...

  3. Last time outpublished at 14:44

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    Ryan GiggsImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester United ran out 4-0 victors the last time these sides met in 2014, but more significantly, it was Ryan Giggs' first game in charge of the club after the sacking of David Moyes.

    Could this be Louis van Gaal's last game as boss? You never know in football...

  4. Predict the unpredictablepublished at 14:41 Greenwich Mean Time 19 December 2015

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    PredictorImage source, .

    BBC Sport's prediction overlord Mark Lawrenson reckons this game is going to be 2-0 to United.

    But what do you think? There is no need to scream your prediction at your computer any more - you can have your say using our Predictor.

    There is a league table for how fans of each club are doing prediction-wise this season. Roles are reversed, with Norwich flying high and United struggling. But you can turn it around by predicting right now.

  5. Needing a winpublished at 14:37

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    These two sides go into the fixture having forgotten how to win. 

    Manchester United haven't triumphed in their last five games in all competitions, while opponents Norwich have dropped into the relegation zone after a run of one victory in 11 league games.

    Can the Canaries cause a shock? They've won just two of 18 league meetings between the sides though. A tough ask.

    Man Utd graphicImage source, #bbcfootball
  6. Team newspublished at 14:33

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    Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney returns after injury and makes his 500th appearance for the club. Chris Smalling also returns and partners Phil Jones, while Ashley Young gets a start.  

    Man Utd XI

    Declan Rudd continues in goal for Norwich, while Cameron Jerome leads the Canaries line alone up front.  

    Norwich XI
  7. Pressure is onpublished at 14:30

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    One high profile manager lost his job this week, who's next?

    Louis van Gaal looks a worried man...

    Louis van GaalImage source, Getty Images
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    12 December: Lost against Bournemouth

    Louis van GaalImage source, Reuters
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    8 December: Lost against Wolfsburg

    Louis van GaalImage source, EPA
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    5 December: Goalless draw against West Ham

  8. Postpublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 15 December 2015

    Welcome to our live page for Manchester United v Norwich City. We’ll have text commentary here from 14:30 GMT. You can keep up to date with all the build-up to today’s games here.