United away - pre-match thread

[zandvoort blue]

Quite relaxed really, and happy to get this game out of the way early in the season.
They will target Silva, and take turns in clipping his ankles. If that fails he will run riot.

0-2 (Nolito & Silva)

 

[SebastianBlue]

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.

To be fair, nearly all of the evidence of that was under Pellers.

Times (and tactical training) have changed.

 

[razman]

Expected teams.. Thought there would be an outside chance of Fernando with Fernandinho... But pep has gone for attack... Good to see

Trust in pep

 

[Uptop]

I expect a kicking today, doubt clattenburg will give us much.

 

[blue corby]

They will go after Silva and try to put him out of the game in the first 10 mins

 

[Andy Morrisons jock strap]

Any news on why Gundogan is not on bench? He seemed confident he would be involved
Last week?

 

[FantasyIreland]

Other than Kolarov,its the team i'd have picked,we need to keep control of the ball,draw the fouls and pass them to death.

My worry......Is our team physically strong enough? i'm not sure,i think their physicality may give them the edge.

I'd have much preferred the option of the world class spine we're missing!

 

[ZZmaestro]

Moanignho's basic tactic again.
They will try to stay tight at the back, not conceding before they unleash Martial/Rashford against tiered legs around the 70' mark.

 

[Scouse Blue]

I never thought last season that I would see Kolarov starting as a left back under Pep in a derby. Very concerned about his lack of pace and "ability".

 

[Dr Jacoby]

I am fearful of the threat United pose on set pieces. Fellaini, Bailly, Ibrahimovic and Pogba could all prove to be very dangerous in this regard. Our best player in the air is arguably our right back. :S

 

[SebastianBlue]

I am fearful of the threat United pose on set pieces. Fellaini, Bailly, Ibrahimovic and Pogba could all prove to be very dangerous in this regard. Our best player in the air is arguably our right back. :S

Otamendi?

 

[kaz7]

Otamendi?

Nico has a good leap on him

 

[RandomJ]

Twatenburg better do his fucking job correctly today. They will be falling over all the fucking time to try and get a free kick.

 

[gangerolv]

any streams????

 

[kunaguero10]

Arse is starting to go a bit now I've seen the teams.

They're a lot more physical and aggressive than us, and with a vociferous crowd and lenient ref they could come flying out of the blocks and bully us into the ground.

Just have to hope that our guile will see them off over 90 mins.

The first goal here will be crucial.

 

[Leto]

any streams????

http://www.livefootballol.me/stream...9-2016-manchester-united-manchester-city.html

 

[SebastianBlue]

Arse is starting to go a bit now I've seen the teams.

Just have to hope that our guile will see them off over 90 mins.

The first goal here will be crucial.

Nice of you to join us on the forum for the match Phil? How is your brother doing these days?

 

[Gundogan's Moustache]

Nico has a good leap on him

As does Sagna. Kolarov , Stones , Iheanacho and Nolito aren't exactly small

 

[schfc6]

I am fearful of the threat United pose on set pieces. Fellaini, Bailly, Ibrahimovic and Pogba could all prove to be very dangerous in this regard. Our best player in the air is arguably our right back. :S

Didn't Gary Neville say that John Stones was very good in the air?

Our defensive unit are all good in the air.

I agree though, set plays will be a real challenge.

 

[willipp]

Didn't Gary Neville say that John Stones was very good in the air?

Our defensive unit are all good in the air.

I agree though, set plays will be a real challenge.

Probably part of the reason to play Kolarov and not clichy.