Opta Stats: Wins for United, Spurs, Wigan and Everton

Sir Alex Ferguson will keep his side pushing till the last

The Premier League is back in town this weekend, and that means Christian Crowther is back with some Opta-based tips...

Sunderland v Man United (Saturday, 12:45, Sky Sports 2)
Sunderland have won just one of their previous 23 Premier League games against Manchester United, losing 17
It can hardly be described as the tip of the century to talk up Manchester United's chance of winning a Premier League game, especially when the 12-time champs currently sit 15 points clear of the pack. However, a closer inspection of their record against struggling Sunderland makes it look a result worthy of sticking in every multiple in the land this weekend. Sunderland have only won two points from a possible 27 in their last nine Premier League home games against the Red Devils.
Recommended Bet: Back Manchester United to win @ 1.748/11

Swansea v Tottenham (Saturday, 15:00)
Only Manchester United (32) have won more points away from home in the Premier League this season than Tottenham Hotspur (26)
Having achieved such an historic and monumental triumph in winning this year's Capital One Cup, it would be no surprise to see Swansea slacking off towards the tail end of the season. Already in Europe next season and wrapped in the comfort blanket of mid-table security, Michael Laudrup's men could be excused for taking the foot off. Meanwhile, away specialists Tottenham need every point in their quest for Champions League football.
Recommended Bet: Back Tottenham to win @ 2.3211/8

Wigan v Norwich (Saturday, 15:00)
Norwich have won just one of their last 17 Premier League away games (W1 D8 L8)
There was more than a touch of fortune in Wigan's last win over Newcastle, not least because they should have spent the majority of the match down to ten men, before scoring a winning goal which included a blatant handball. Still, Wigan have started their annual escape in earnest and, with visitors Norwich harbouring a terrible away record, Roberto Martinez's men can climb one more rung towards safety. Four wins in the Latics' last five in all competitions suggests that this is certainly achievable.
Recommended Bet: Back Wigan to win @ 1.9620/21

Everton v Stoke (Saturday, 17:30, ESPN)
The Potters have failed to score in more Premier League games than any other side this season (13)
After exiting the last eight of the FA Cup so meekly at home to Wigan, David Moyes' side gave the perfect response in their last Premier League outing at Goodison Park. Despite having Steven Pienaar sent off on 61 minutes, the Toffees still went on to beat the current champions Manchester City 2-0. Next up they should have too much for a Stoke side in dismal form - especially away from home, where the Potters have succumbed to five straight defeats, drawing three blanks and scoring just once in the other losses.
Recommended Bet: Back Everton to win to nil @ 2.56/4