Victory over Bursaspor at Old Trafford last time out in the Champions League left Manchester United top of Group C with seven points and knowing that another victory in Turkey will all but seal their spot in the knockout stage.
While the 1-0 victory, courtesy of an early Nani strike, was somewhat lacklustre, Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to recall most of his big names, many of who missed the game at Old Trafford.
Certainly the Red Devils’ record on the road in Europe will give them confidence of bringing home another three points. United have won seven of their last eight away games in the Champions League and the last time they were in Turkey they emerged victorious after beating Besiktas 1-0, thanks to a Paul Scholes strike.
All Or Nothing
For Bursaspor, after losing all three of their group games thus far it’s win or bust for Ertugrul Saglam’s team who have failed to score so far in their maiden Champions League outing.
However, they are due to play two of their final three games at home, and coach Saglam has not given up hope that the Turks can progress, although they will need to win all three games and hope results elsewhere go in their favour.
Certainly, if they can reproduce their domestic form they will give United a tough test. The Green Crocodiles drew 1-1 with Fenerbahce last time out thus extending their current unbeaten run to 10 games and maintaining top spot in the league.
TEAM NEWS
Bursaspor
Ali Tandogan, Serbia centre-back Milan Stepanov and Federico Insua have been struggling with injury but should shake off knocks and are expected to start.Possible starting XI: Ivankov; Tandogan, Erdogan, Stepanov, Vederson; Volkan Sen, Ergic, Svensson, Insua, Ipek; Yildrim.
Manchester United
Manchester United have injury problems for the trip to Turkey, particularly in attack with Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and Ryan Giggs all joining long-term injury victim Antonio Valencia on the sidelines.The game at Old Trafford between these two sides saw Sir Alex Ferguson make wholesale changes to his starting line-up but the Scot has admitted he will take a strong side to Turkey in the hope of securing victory and all but ensure United's place in the knockout round with games to spare.
Possible starting XI: Kuszczak; Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, Evra; Nani, Fletcher, Anderson, Park; Hernandez, Macheda.
Prediction
The visitors will expect a tougher test in Turkey than they received at Old Trafford but even so will be favourites to win. With no points and no goals in the group stages Bursaspor have nothing to lose but Manchester United should possess the experience and the extra quality required to secure a narrow victory.
Bursaspor 0-1 Man Utd. 
