United away - pre-match thread

[Blueband Brother]

Ok, here we go, derby day. I am calm and composed for this one as it is early in the season and also as long as we implement what we have been doing so far, the team will be fine. The starting line up is as expected- the same system and hopefully the same approach. Press with intensity, win the ball and/or retain the ball and then be productive and efficient in the final third. Big day for Iheanacho and also for the likes of Sterling. Good work for Aleix to work his way into the team, he must have really impressed in training and it is good to see Sane in the matchday squad.

Man United have a strong team this season but it will be about what we do today, the players should not give any excuse for the referee to make himself the star of the occasion as he is inclined to do. And that is a main point, Mark Clattenburg is probably our biggest threat for this match and so we should keep our wits about us. Set pieces will be key as they have tall players that will pose a threat so players like Stones and Kolarov also have an important job to do.

It is the derby, so composure, concentration and determination to win is what is it all about and I am confident that we will put on a show today...and hopefully get the three points.

 

[marco]

fuck me sky news is wanking like fuck for a united win

 

[jaiguruKun]

Really interested to see how this system of of just fernandinho in the middle copes against a better quality side.

Gutted Gundogan isnt fit though

KDB and Silva are the key. If they play as well as they can we will win.

 

[dubblue]

its a shame both Gundogen and Sane are not fit enough to start. Kelechi is good but tends to look a bit lost against better and more organised teams.

 

[marco]

come on city this united team are really not that good. they were dire in the opening fixture and crap at hull,we will play better than these during the season

 

[TheThirdDeano]

We're not?

Why in the name of all that is good and holy in this world are we not?

EDIT: Don't do that to me! I was ready to loot and raze the local market with my pitchfork.

Sorry mate, honest mistake! I was already halfway through tearing my season ticket!

 

[Gundogan's Moustache]

For Club and Country eh Luke Shaw?

 

[mosssideblue]

its a shame both Gundogen and Sane are not fit enough to start. Kelechi is good but tends to look a bit lost against better and more organised teams.

He'll thrive today then :)

 

[jollylescott]

Come on boys lets do this. Concentration and clear focus for 90 minutes.

 

[dubblue]

come on city this united team are really not that good. they were dire in the opening fixture and crap at hull,we will play better than these during the season

We are a better team football wise l,but they are more physically stronger so I'm not sure how it will pan out this season. They could win today by pumping two long balls into our box.