HARGREAVES: BRING ON BOLTON

United midfielder Owen Hargreaves can't wait to get stuck in against Bolton.

Saturday's visitors are renowned for their physical approach and have unsettled opponents in the past. Hargreaves, however, insists he's up for the challenge.

"I enjoy these games, they’re great," he said. "We know these matches are physical affairs and Bolton make it as difficult as possible for you.

"Bolton are direct, they try to get the ball in behind you, and set-pieces and throw-ins are a key part of their game. They play to their own strengths and if you’re not up for competing with them then you’ll really struggle."

Bolton, like United, have registered just one win this season. Last weekend Arsenal went to the Reebok Stadium and cruised to victory, despite going behind early on. Megson will want his troops to show more drive on Saturday, although Hargreaves believes Bolton won’t have any trouble getting motivated to face United.

“It’s an important game because we need to get wins under our belts,” Hargreaves says, “but it’s a big game for Bolton too. I should know – my Dad’s a big Bolton fan! [Playing United] means a lot to them because they’re only just around the corner."