### Match Pack: Bolton ###
Can United get back to winning ways in the Premier League by beating Bolton at Old Trafford?
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 up to nine 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. 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 J Lloyd 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,
Can United get back to winning ways in the Premier League by beating Bolton at Old Trafford?
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 up to nine 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. 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 J Lloyd 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,
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