- Hull in PL’s third-worst form (1W-1D-4L)
- United have lost 3 of last 5 at Old Trafford
- Tigers haven’t won at Man Utd since 1952 FA Cup tournament
Old Trafford will say goodbye to unforgettable Nemanja Vidic on the heels of a season they’d hope to forget when Manchester United hosts Hull City on Tuesday (Watch live at 2:45pm ET on NBCSN and online via NBC Sports Live Extra).
Vidic is bidding adieu to Manchester after eight seasons in favor of a new home at Inter Milan, and expects to be a bit emotional during the send-off.
Safe from relegation with two matches remaining, Hull can finish as high as 12th or as low as 17th. The Tigers also have clinched a spot in the UEFA Europa League by virtue of their impending appearance in the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on May 17.
United could still catch Tottenham for sixth place and the Europa League, but will likely finish in seventh place. The club’s 60 points are six back of Spurs.
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What they’re saying…
Hull City’s David Meyler on playing in Manchester: “It’s Old Trafford – the Theatre of Dreams. It’s where every boy that grows up watching football wants to play. It’s a remarkable place and a fantastic stadium. It’s been a difficult year for the club with everything that has gone on there but it’s going to be a really hard game for us. United have got a squad packed with quality in every position and we’re going to have to be at our best to get something from the game – we know that and we’re determined to make it happen.”
Manchester United’s Juan Mata on home finale: “It’s our last game at home this season and we want to have a decent farewell in front of our fans, with a good game and a victory. They have given us a remarkable support throughout the last year and that shows the greatness of the club and the loyalty of our fans in the good and, in particular, the bad moments.”
Prediction
Ryan Giggs’ third match in charge of Manchester United will probably look a lot closer to his first, a 4-0 thumping of Norwich, than his second, a 1-0 loss to Sunderland. Expect goals from both sides and for it to be tight without Wayne Rooney. Manchested United, 3-2.
