Big Night At Old Trafford Beckons

It feels a bit like D-Day for David Moyes with the imminent prospect of elimination from the Champions League to Greek opponents hanging in the air. On the other hand, a stunning Old Trafford comeback from 2-0 down would provide the beleagured boss with his best night in the job.

When you look at Olympiakos’s dismal record in this country, the latter option begins to look on the cards. They have lost all seven of their Champions League visits to England, conceding at least two goals every time and never scoring more than once. Furthermore, Man Utd, for all their troubles, have won all three of their home games in this competition in 2013-14.

Taking this into consideration, Paddy Power’s money back offer on selected markets if the Red Devils qualify, ought to be capitalised on. The Irish firm go 9/2 on Wayne Rooney scoring first, and that looks preferable to the best price of 5/1 (StanJames) when you factor in the promotion.

Rooney is a big match player and he will surely thrive on the raucous atmosphere if things start to go well for the hosts. He is a longer price than Van Persie to break the deadlock (7/2 PaddyPower), yet the Dutchman has looked particularly lacklustre of late, so we should side with the England striker.

*If Man Utd qualify for the next round, Paddy Power will refund all losing First Goalscorer, Last Goalscorer, Correct Score & Scorecast singles on the match as a free bet.