Arsenal 1:2 Manchester United

inside left channel · Nov 22, 2014

3 at the back works well against teams that play mainly through the middle. It worked well for Holland in the first group match and Germany used it successfully in their friendly against Spain this week. And the idea that a formation with three at the back is defensive per se is just wrong. Look at Cruyffs Barca, look at the way Bayern play currently.

Raoul · Nov 22, 2014

Full confidence in McNair. Not so much in Blackett.

Raw · Nov 22, 2014

togg said:
So...as it stands at the moment...we are 8th right?

9th.

jojojo · Nov 22, 2014

Disappointed not to see Herrera in the team, but I can understand it. Much as I hate to say it, I admit I'm relieved that we aren't trying to fit Januzaj in - he's got to displace a forward to play.

RedIke · Nov 22, 2014

Am I the only one thinking it will be a straight forward old fashioned 4-4-2. Seems the most sensible thing to do.

Dazzmondo · Nov 22, 2014

Sam said:
Have you seen our defense?

You'll score at least 3. I just hope we can match it at the other end.

Our attack has looked far worse than our defence this season. In fact, it's laughable how poor they've been considering the money paid for them. Our defence have actually done well outside of the game against Leicester.

shabin_d_great · Nov 22, 2014

We will defend deep to prevent Sanchez,ox and welbeck running behind our defense.. So our forward play will be limited or counter...

bosnian_red · Nov 22, 2014

Summit said:
You've gone and said in now.

I didn't say I'm not worried about them! Just that the past few games they've been carried by sanchez. Doesn't mean it will continue of course. Let's hope for the best.

Ekeke · Nov 22, 2014

With this lineup a draw wouldnt be the worst result. Ander why?

bond19821982 · Nov 22, 2014

Fellaini is going to be our trump card today. With carrick sitting deep and 5 @ back he shouldn't be having any defensive responsibilities. He will thrive in this role and might even score today

Sensei · Nov 22, 2014

Herrera to come on and score

RG 11 · Nov 22, 2014

RedIke said:
Am I the only one thinking it will be a straight forward old fashioned 4-4-2. Seems the most sensible thing to do.

Said so myself a few posts back. Albeit with Rooney in a more withdrawn role instead. Pretty similar to our last game basically.

Jack_Rustler · Nov 22, 2014

ryan cook said:
I am just imagining a 90th minute winner in stoppage time by Welbeck. Imagine the amount of abuse we would get by ABU's.

ABU's (I hate that nonsense, I really do) will have nothing to do with it. A large percentage of our own fans will have the most to say if Danny scores the winner.

dannyrhinos89 · Nov 22, 2014

bosnian_red said:
Its only really Sanchez who's playing brilliantly. Welbeck I think has scored 1 goal in his last 6 or 7 games or something like that, since his hat trick vs gala.

Yeah but it's welbecks workrate I'm sure you know well....that will be the issue, although not a fantastic goalscorer his energy, pace and power will cause issues, Ox is the pacey tricky one that will probably draw the fouls and yellow cards for our team.

Sanchez is a combination of both players and definitely the man we need to shut out if we want a result from this.

ivaldo · Nov 22, 2014

RedIke said:
Am I the only one thinking it will be a straight forward old fashioned 4-4-2. Seems the most sensible thing to do.

Against a team that's capable of dominating play and whos biggest strength is in midfield? Suicide.

LARulz · Nov 22, 2014

Van Gaal says they know the philosophy

Garethw · Nov 22, 2014

If he uses the word philosophy one more bloody time...

jaimoe · Nov 22, 2014

gooDevil said:
Injured

Any timetable for return?

Irrational. · Nov 22, 2014

The game hasn't started and LVG has already used the word 'philosophy' twice. :lol:

J-Stander · Nov 22, 2014

If we lose today we are 1 point ahead of Stoke and 16 behind Chelsea :lol:

AgentP · Nov 22, 2014

Pexbo said:
I expect more like this:

Rooney - Van Persie
Fellaini
Shaw - Di Maria - Carrick - Valencia
Blackett - Smalling - McNair

I think it will be more like this

Rooney - Van Persie
Di Maria Fellaini
Shaw ------- Carrick - ------- Valencia
Blackett - Smalling - McNair

Galactic · Nov 22, 2014

It'd take a draw now if offered.

Kag · Nov 22, 2014

My excitement for this game has just been drained. Jesus, that team.

bond19821982 · Nov 22, 2014

People were complaining about Moyes that he doesn't know how to adapt to various situations and always follow the same tactics . We now have some one who changes the tactics according to the opponent and people still complain. Some guys are never happy

Too much of Fifa or FM I guess

ryan cook · Nov 22, 2014

Jack_Rustler said:
ABU's (I hate that nonsense, I really do) will have nothing to do with it. A large percentage of our own fans will have the most to say if Danny scores the winner.

Definitely true, will be a huge meltdown on here and everywhere else if the unthinkable happens.

RedIke · Nov 22, 2014

Just my .02, but Fellani has been better than Ander since Ander has been injured. No real reason to drop him as of now even as much as I would love Ander out there. Displacing Fellani would be the wrong choice after the run of games he has had. Also have full confidence in the kids as a central pairing if they indeed line up next to each other and I realize I'm in the minority.

Annihilate Now! · Nov 22, 2014

I'll keep an open mind... but erm, yeah, I'm not overly taken with the line-up.

iBoss · Nov 22, 2014

Doesn't trust Blackett.

limerickcitykid · Nov 22, 2014

Throw Fellaini on Monreal and go to town on sending in crosses.

Gatti33 · Nov 22, 2014

I was worried about today but souness just wrote us off because of the 3-5-2 system, now I'm sure we'll win.

shabin_d_great · Nov 22, 2014

LARulz said:
Van Gaal says they know the philosophy

Please post the full quotes..

BW.k · Nov 22, 2014

How about we don't jump the gun and leave the moaning till the game ends?

shabin_d_great · Nov 22, 2014

limerickcitykid said:
Throw Fellaini on Monreal and go to town on sending in crosses.

Sounds like Moyes...

OnlyTwoDaSilvas · Nov 22, 2014

Really need to win today. We'd likely slip into the bottom half of the table if Liverpool and Spurs win tomorrow. I know it's not overly important at this stage of the season, but you can't keep saying that forever. Just about 1/3 of fixtures played, the table should be starting to take shape. A win would put us 4th and give us a lot of belief. The long er we go without an away win, or a win against a big side, the harder it will get I reckon. I really hope we can kick on from here.

Not very confident though. Especially with the 3-5-2.

daniel9988 · Nov 22, 2014

I'm not looking forward to this.

Walters_19_MuFc · Nov 22, 2014

Smalling to have Welbeck in his pocket.

Welbeck on Smalling:

"I would have to say Chris Smalling is the most difficult to get past in training. He’s one of our fastest players and can rival most of the forwards for pace.

"He also reads the game really well and is always in the right place at the right time, clearing up any danger.

"I’m just glad that I get to play with him for both United and England. I’d hate to play against him!"

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014...malling-is-the-toughest-manchester-united-de/

Dazzmondo · Nov 22, 2014

I'm pretty sure the formation is this:

de Gea

Valencia, McNair, Smalling, Blackett, Shaw

Carrick
Fellaini, Rooney

van Persie, di Maria

If so, it will be interesting to see how Angel does in the Robben-role. His recent performances certainly haven't been acceptable.

togg · Nov 22, 2014

wow...our injuries are really decimating us....

Mockney · Nov 22, 2014

That team certainly doesn't fill me with confidence. Millions spent on boosting our team and we're still playing Carrick and Fellaini in midfield. The mind boggles.

However, post match is the time to grumble about it. Not before hand. Fingers crossed, touch wood, rabbit's foot up the arse it works.

limerickcitykid · Nov 22, 2014

shabin_d_great said:
Sounds like Moyes...

Also sounds like a game winning plan.

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