25/09/2007 07:07, Report by Nick CoppackMatch Pack: CoventryWednesday's Carling Cup clash will be the 83rd meeting between United and Coventry. The Reds have won more than half (42) of those, with Coventry emerging triumphant just 22 times. The last time the Midlands club won at Old Trafford was in April 1989.
Form guide: The Reds might not be scoring freely, but Sir Alex's men have picked up maximum points from the last five games. Sunday's win over Chelsea saw United record their first win by more than a single goal since the Reds beat Everton 4-2 last season. Meanwhile, Coventry City are coming off the back of a 4-1 thumping at the hands of Ipswich Town. The Sky Blues are currently eighth in the Championship.
Ins and outs: Expect lots of changes from United, as Sir Alex continues to employ his squad rotation policy. This will be the perfect chance for the likes of Gerard Pique, Jonny Evans, Dong Fangzhuo and Tomasz Kuzczak to shine. We could also see Owen Hargreaves, Nani and Anderson. Coventry have had a number of injuries recently, with Michael Hughes, Robert Page and Kevin Kyle all ruled out. Meanwhile, David McNamee, Colin Hawkins and Julian Gray are also struggling to prove their fitness.
Star men: Gerard Pique showed his talent in La Liga last season and the Spanish defender will be keen to prove he can do the same in England. The visitors' hopes will be pinned largely on former Wigan defender Arjan De Zeeuw, but also keep an eye out for Maltese striker Michael Mifsud, who's notched twice already in the Carling Cup this season.
What are the odds? Betfred have United as 1/4 favourites to win, although Coventry are a decent bet at 15/2. Backing Chris Eagles as first scorer might be worth a shot, especially with odds of 10/1. For all the markets, visit www.manutd.com/bet
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