Manchester united vs stoke city preview

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  • Manchester United have won all eight previous Premier League matches against Stoke at Old Trafford; against no other side have they played more games with a 100% record (also Wigan, 8).
  • After winning none of their first 11 Premier League clashes with the Red Devils, Stoke have since won two of their last five (D1 L2).
  • Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 16 home games in all competitions against the Potters (W15 D1), winning the last 13 in a row.
  • Wayne Rooney has scored four and assisted two more in his last three PL appearances against Stoke at Old Trafford.
  • Stoke's last clean sheet at Old Trafford coincided with their last win there in any competition - they won 1-0 in April 1976 in the league.
  • Juan Mata has been involved in 82 goals in the Premier League since moving to England ahead of the 2011/12 season (scored 41, assisted 41), a joint-high for a midfield player (level with David Silva).
  • United have won five of the last seven Premier League games that Wayne Rooney hasn't started.
  • Jose Mourinho has lost three of his last four matches in the Premier League in October.
  • Four of the last six Premier League teams to take two points from their opening six games (as Stoke have) have been relegated.
  • Manchester United's most recent title (2012-13) saw them start the season with four wins and two defeats (as they have this season).

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