United (A) - Sat 14th Jan, 12:30 | Pre-Match Thread

[bobbyowenquiff]

Let's move on from tonight. Get to Old Trafford early Saturday . A couple of snifters in the Quadrant at 10.30am. Then a 3-0 win and a drinking spree all afternoon in Chorlton. Last time dancing on the tables in the Trevor Arms. Happy days.

 

[Rammy Blue]

If Pep plays Walker and Ake as fullbacks then I fully expect Bernie to start alongside Rodders as neither of the fullbacks are capable of playing inverted. We should bring them on to us in that case and then try and hit the balls through to Erling up top.

 

[Franny 1234]

We're champions of England AGAIN.
we won't be that bad again for a long time. The city is BLUE and will be on Saturday Keep the faith. CTID

 

[jollylescott]

I know it was only Chelsea, but when we played fullbacks as fullbacks it was the best we have looked since we smashed the scum at home. I would just like to see a settled 433 and give up on this inverted fullback shite.

Of course I know nothing and Pep has the football brain, so I expect we will revert to the inverted fullback again on the weekend. The other point is that is that the compression of space doesn't do Erwin any favours (imo).

Anyway, if we can't show some fight against this rabble for the full 90 minutes, then it will be time for a major inquest.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

We're champions of England AGAIN.
we won't be that bad again for a long time. The city is BLUE and will be on Saturday Keep the faith. CTID

Well said. Saturday will be brilliant again. We have owned this city for the past ten years.

 

[Spurs quarter 69]

Hopefully it’s De Bruyne, Rodri and Bernardo in midfield but I fear Gundogan will start.

Our defence worries me. Ake isn’t a left back and Cancelo is infuriating to say the least.

I’d love to see Rico start but I imagine Walker will get the nod to counter their pace on the break.

Wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a draw.

Right now I'd take a draw

 

[SWPISHOME]

Right now I'd take a draw

I wouldn't. We are more than capable of putting 4 or 5 past these red cunts.

 

[James Morgan]

Well said. Saturday will be brilliant again. We have owned this city for the past ten years.

I didn’t know they played in the same city as us?

 

[paulchapo]

Absolutely dreading this game after tonight's performance and Peps statement he's thinking of trying something crazy. A stuttering lethargic out of form squad taking on a very in form confident rags. Please just play our best eleven with tactics they are comfortable with and hope the real City turn up. If we don't it could get very messy.

 

[chaddblue]

Ederson

Walker
Stones
Akanji
Ake

KDB
Rodri
Bernardo

Mahrez
Haaland
Foden

Only 1 of those played more than 45 mins tonight so no fatigue or mental hangover from that horror show. No excuses