Betting: United v Roma

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Want a bet? Then why not take a tip from MUTV’s David Stowell...

5/1 - Rooney to score first

6/1 - United to win 2-0

100/1 - United to win 7-1


Maybe it was just a big fat coincidence, but when the Champions League draw was made, we had a feeling in the MUTV office that United would get tangled up with Roma again.

After being on the wrong end of an eight-goal banquet, the Italians will be looking to serve up some humble pie for Sir Alex's men. Don't worry, I'm not going to tip an away win but it should be a lot closer than last season's "exhibition" game at Old Trafford - it's taken the Reds eight league games to score as many as they did on that barmy night in April!

Roma started this campaign in great form, winning their first four matches without conceding. But now Totti and co have gone three without a win and I'm backing our lads to extend that run with a 2-0 victory at 6/1.

As for a first scorer, I'd stick my cash on Wayne Rooney at 5/1. He was on target in both games against Roma last season and is champing at the bit to get off the mark in this campaign.

Finally, if you think lightning could strike twice, then another 7-1 win to United is priced at 100/1. Those are the same odds for Coventry winning the Carling Cup and that can't happen, can it?