Manchester Utd (A) Pre Match Thread

[Tricky_Trev]

like shit I would, they are there for the taking. they are 2nd rate bus parkers, 4-0 min !!!

I don't see it tbh. They are the best at bus parking. Unfortunately that style of football has now become accepted in this country and they are better than Huddersfield, Southampton and West Ham at it. They are also better on the counter attack than those 3 teams, and therefore a bigger goal threat, yet we still conceded to all of them! I don't understand the basis of peoples' huge scoreline predictions. We have failed to score in 4 of the last 5 derbies, we have struggled to break them down lately. 0-0, 1-0, 0-1 or 1-1, surely.

 

[SWP's back]

So do I.

But they are at home and I don't think we are in the best of form. Also, Mourinho is an expert (sorry, but he is) at setting his team up to frustrate and nullify opponents, and they have a superb keeper, which doesn't help. We can cite the chances Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs created, but look at the results. None of them got more than a point.

Chelsea did.

 

[inchy14]

No Pogba and have just seen Michael Oliver is ref. My word.

My word my arse you rag twat, find me 1 decision by Oliver wrongly called against your shower of shite, not including sending the weasel Herrera off at Chelsea as he'd warned the silly fucker earlier, and i'll show you 5 against us or in your favour.

He's been up your arse and an absolute bottle merchant since Ferguson got in his ear at the home game v Fulham.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

KDB made a valid comment when asked about the Rags , he said we were not really interested in what they were going to do , because we will always play our own game. The perfect response , obviously Pep will tweak the tactics to nullify their threats ,set pieces and hoof ball , but if we play to our potential and the officials do not influence the game the Rags are going to get a good hiding , the fact its at the Swamp and their 659m will be baying for blood will only play into our hands , we will exploit there average midfield players and expose their overrated defenders , the Rags only hope is that the Donut thief has another worldy to keep the score respectable .Its quite simple , no matter how good PEG is supposed to be at setting his team up and his masterplans , his players just arent as good as ours and looking at the age and profile of the players our club are signing they wont be as good for a few years.

 

[ojeme]

Can someone tell me how many points we had at this time last season? Having a little argument with a friend.

We need to avoid overcommitting. Walker and Delph need to be on hand to ensure that we avoid exposure to counter attacks. We need to bide our time just like we did against Chelsea. I reckon patient play would frustrate them somewhat and hopefully the gaps will begin to appear and then our swift attackers can profit.

The other point is the need to use Jesus. I know Aguero always seems to have a good game against them but I want to see quick one-twos, incisive passing, good link up play in and around their box as these would be vital in creating clear opportunities against their parked train.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

We are averaging over 3 goals a game and we stuck 5 on the Dippers , if the swampdwellers allow us over 30 shots at goal we are going to have a field day , perhaps Gill will pass a new law for this game where the Rags can play 2 goalkeepers behind their big red bus.

 

[Chippy_boy]

Chelsea did.

True - I'd forgotten that tbf.

 

[Gaz1105]

Maybe it’s the typical city in me but can see us getting beat with bogbrush head causing us all kinds of problems in the air. Naturally there will be a national holiday on the Monday to celebrate the mourinho master class and taking of city’s unbeaten record - hope I’m wrong

 

[remember arthur mann]

No Pogba and have just seen Michael Oliver is ref. My word.

You are Ray Wilkins, I have a copy of the Daily Mirror under my arm and claim my £5 !!!

 

[Easy]

Maybe it’s the typical city in me but can see us getting beat with bogbrush head causing us all kinds of problems in the air. Naturally there will be a national holiday on the Monday to celebrate the mourinho master class and taking of city’s unbeaten record - hope I’m wrong

Mr. Elbows is still injured I believe, didn’t even make bench last two matches.

I believe Carrick is also injured as is Bailly their best defender. Though both might make a return soon. Pogba out as well.

Don’t know about Matic. He will play but probably won’t be 100% fit.

We will see tonight who is available for them but we really should be beating them in the derby.