Celtic won 2-0 at Hearts on Sunday, taking their winning streak to seven in the SPL. They are now 9-1-1 in the league, but they have only kept four clean sheets in that run.

That's not great for the SPL and with three conceded against Man United in the previous Champions League game, they could be outclassed again.

Their big saving grace is their home record, particularly in Europe. They were 3-0-0 in the group stages last year (including a win over Milan) and narrowly lost to Barcelona in the last 16.

The previous year, they were also 3-0-0 in the group stages (including a 1-0 win over Man United) and had a goalless draw to Milan in the last 16. That season, they didn't concede a home goal at Celtic Park.

However, in both those seasons, they looked a little more secure defensively than they do this season. Another indicator is the fact that in 2006/07 they lost 2-3 at Old Trafford (before winning 1-0 at home), wheras this season they were far less convincing away losing 0-3.

Man United won 4-3 against Hull at the weekend. Alex Ferguson was disappointed in letting the visitors back into the game and suggested they could have won by a hatful.

However, complacency and Hull's determination was key; they have been very secure at the back this season and the Hull game can be read as a one-off.

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Before the Hull game, all of Man United's previous five Premiership wins were without conceding a goal, whilst both their Champions League victories (3-0 at Aalborg, 3-0 Celtic) were without conceding to the opposition.

Celtic's home record is impressive, but they look to be a level short this season. The $1.73 on United to win might be taken by some punters, but with Celtic's record in Glasgow, better odds should be looked for.

With Celtic failing to score so far in the Champions League and United's defensive form, the $2.75 on the Man United Win to Nil at Paddypower is worth considering.

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Bet: Man United Win to Nil Odds: $2.75 Stake: 4pts Bookies: Paddypower

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