FA Premier League

Manchester United 5:2 Bournemouth

Old Trafford

Kick-off
Sat, 4 July 2020 @ 3:00pm BST
Status

Closed

Discussion Your Lineup Prediction

  • Status
    Not open for further replies.
    MEN says that we haven't had the same starting XI for three games in a row since the first half of the 06-07 season. That's pretty incredible.

    As for those pointing out that we have six days' rest after this, if you have an athlete on the edge of injury, that doesn't matter. Yeah, they might have six days, but if they get hurt in this game, it may take two weeks to get them back. Of all the games left, this is the "easiest" match on paper, not only because of their position on the table, but their form and our are going in totally opposite directions. We do have a few quality subs (though no more than three or four) and I can see him making a few changes. Since he pulled Pogba, Fernandes, and Shaw at 60 minutes, I don't expect it to be them.
     
    Gator Nate said:
    MEN says that we haven't had the same starting XI for three games in a row since the first half of the 06-07 season. That's pretty incredible.

    As for those pointing out that we have six days' rest after this, if you have an athlete on the edge of injury, that doesn't matter. Yeah, they might have six days, but if they get hurt in this game, it may take two weeks to get them back. Of all the games left, this is the "easiest" match on paper, not only because of their position on the table, but their form and our are going in totally opposite directions. We do have a few quality subs (though no more than three or four) and I can see him making a few changes. Since he pulled Pogba, Fernandes, and Shaw at 60 minutes, I don't expect it to be them.
    Click to expand...
    Ole will probably go with the same squad and see if we can put the game away by HT then make subs.
     
    Gator Nate said:
    MEN says that we haven't had the same starting XI for three games in a row since the first half of the 06-07 season. That's pretty incredible.

    As for those pointing out that we have six days' rest after this, if you have an athlete on the edge of injury, that doesn't matter. Yeah, they might have six days, but if they get hurt in this game, it may take two weeks to get them back. Of all the games left, this is the "easiest" match on paper, not only because of their position on the table, but their form and our are going in totally opposite directions. We do have a few quality subs (though no more than three or four) and I can see him making a few changes. Since he pulled Pogba, Fernandes, and Shaw at 60 minutes, I don't expect it to be them.
    Click to expand...


    I can't speak for others but I was talking about the six days in the context of resting players from the starting 11, with a view to playing them in the next match or bringing them on if we need a goal etc.

    Obviously, if the data shows that a player is an injury risk that is a different thing.

    From his comments, I think any changes he makes will be on a fitness basis and so trying to predict who he'll leave out is practically impossible as we don't have that knowledge.
     
    I could see Fred or McTominay for Matic. Otherwise I think it's a case of trying to win the game early then resting players. If James is going to play I could see him being back-up on the left in future, more dangerous there.
     
    Definitely in favour of resting Matic and Shaw in this one, potentially even Rashford.

    In an ideal world we would play the same team as v Brighton & Sheffield Utd. But there's no way that same team could then line up against Aston Villa and Southampton, both of which are tougher games.

    This is probably the only game we can be somewhat confident in resting players in.
     
    Fred and Williams for Matic and Shaw, based on OGS’ press conference
     
    Gator Nate said:
    MEN says that we haven't had the same starting XI for three games in a row since the first half of the 06-07 season. That's pretty incredible.
    Click to expand...

    Incredible indeed. The last United team to start 3 league games in a row.

    Eb_CG1LWkAAJiDa
     
    Nou_Camp99 said:
    Did he name who it was then who had slight knocks?
    Click to expand...

    No, he didn’t. But he mentioned that he might play “one or two” of those who performed very well pre-lockdown - so it can’t be Daniel James. So logically, it’s Fred and Williams.
     
    I'm going to go with:

    De Gea
    Williams
    Maguire
    Bailly
    AWB

    McTominay
    Matic
    Pogba/Bruno

    Rashford
    Martial
    James

    Feel like we'll rotate each game leading up to the Chelsea game so we have a fully fit team for the semi final. We'll likely make less changes than we did vs Norwich as it nearly bit us in the ass, but we'll make enough so key players get enough rest.
     
    He can rest players if we’re winning comfortably. So, put the onus on those players to make that happen as early as they can.
     
    We need to rest Matic. When he is fresh he is great. When he is run to the ground, his drop in quality is very steep.
     
    Shit I thought it was on today. It’s a holiday here cos Independence Day is tomorrow so it feels like a Saturday.
     
    pascell said:
    I'm going to go with:

    De Gea
    Williams
    Maguire
    Bailly
    AWB

    McTominay
    Matic
    Pogba/Bruno

    Rashford
    Martial
    James

    Feel like we'll rotate each game leading up to the Chelsea game so we have a fully fit team for the semi final. We'll likely make less changes than we did vs Norwich as it nearly bit us in the ass, but we'll make enough so key players get enough rest.
    Click to expand...
    Why would you start James?
     
    always_hoping said:
    Incredible indeed. The last United team to start 3 league games in a row.

    Eb_CG1LWkAAJiDa
    Click to expand...
    I think that stat from MEN is wrong as we played the following 11 three times in a row in the PL this season:

    De Gea, Shaw, Maguire, Lindelof, AWB, Fred, McTominay, Lingard, Rashford, James, Martial

    This was for Man City (A), Everton (H) and Watford (A).
     
    After Ole’s presser today, it looks like we are going to see a few changes made to the starting lineup. The only ones I’d personally make are both Williams & Fred in for Shaw & Matic. The rest of the team remains as it is until the game is all but safely won then we can have the luxury to take off the likes of Pogba, Fernandes, Martial, Rashford etc. I’m of course like everyone else expecting us to win tomorrow but would like us to absolutely hammer them by 5+ goals. The confidence in our players is absolutely sky high and they are playing with a lot of freedom. Bournemouth look as good as down for me.

    Starting XI

    De Gea

    Wan-Bissaka
    Lindelof
    Maguire
    Williams

    Fred
    Pogba

    Greenwood
    Fernandes
    Rashford

    Martial

    subs:
    Romero
    Dalot
    Bailly
    Shaw
    McTominay
    Matic
    Mata
    James
    Ighalo

    Score Prediction:
    Manchester United 5-0 Bournemouth
     
    pascell said:
    Well why not? We're paying his wages and he's not going to find form sat on the bench.
    Click to expand...
    But we’re playing a team that are going to set out to contain us & sit deep. Playing a winger whose one & only weapon is using his pace to exploit space behind the fullback seems redundant. We’d honestly be better playing James against Chelsea.
     
    Schmeichel's Cartwheel said:
    But we’re playing a team that are going to set out to contain us & sit deep. Playing a winger whose one & only weapon is using his pace to exploit space behind the fullback seems redundant. We’d honestly be better playing James against Chelsea.
    Click to expand...
    How's he supposed to learn and adapt to playing against the low block, if he doesn't play against teams playing that system?
     
    Alemar said:
    Fred and Williams for Matic and Shaw, based on OGS’ press conference
    Click to expand...

    ive put Williams in for Shaw and Fred for Bruno (who can still come on if we are struggling) I think we can still win this match without Bruno at a canter. I’d be tempted to rest Matic for McSauce too if I was Ole. This is one of the easier games we’ve got left. We should have plenty of the ball and at home. Rashford to get back to scoring ways. 3-1
     
    pascell said:
    How's he supposed to learn and adapt to playing against the low block, if he doesn't play against teams playing that system?
    Click to expand...

    He is not supposed to. It’s pretty obvious that his Calibre is well below Man Utd needs, so James is only a temporary solution as a squad player. He will be sold in a year or two, most likely.
     
    Alemar said:
    He is not supposed to. It’s pretty obvious that his Calibre is well below Man Utd needs, so James is only a temporary solution as a squad player. He will be sold in a year or two, most likely.
    Click to expand...
    The Caf with its obsession of selling newly arrived players. You don't even know how he'd look like in 2 years time. Same things were being said about Fred after his first year struggling yet he's managed to integrate himself well in the squad. You'd think people would start learning at some point but same old.
     
    Santoryo said:
    The Caf with its obsession of selling newly arrived players. You don't even know how he'd look like in 2 years time. Same things were being said about Fred after his first year struggling yet he's managed to integrate himself well in the squad. You'd think people would start learning at some point but same old.
    Click to expand...

    but with Fred, we were talking about a player with caps for Brazil. With Daniel, it’s a bit different.
    He has pace, but doesn’t have good shooting, dribbling or ball control abilities, and also has a tendency to play on the touch line (detrimental to our system).

    With attackers, talent is visible almost immediately, and then you just need to nurture it. With James... don’t know your opinion, but personally I see a relatively limited player, which is not an asset for our combination play. He is not “shit” (of course not), but neither a star (even in the making)
     
    Alemar said:
    He is not supposed to. It’s pretty obvious that his Calibre is well below Man Utd needs, so James is only a temporary solution as a squad player. He will be sold in a year or two, most likely.
    Click to expand...
    He's not supposed to learn, adapt and improve as a player, seriously?

    He came in last summer after having to sadly deal with the passing of his dad, adapt to new surroundings and a new training regime.

    Then he was heavily relied upon to perform when we had too many injuries and dragged us through some games with his goals, I'd say he's been a solid signing so far.

    I also see him as a confidence player (something he's currently lacking) and the lockdown break came at a good and bad time for him, good time as he needed a break and a bad time as he scored against LASK and you could see the relief when he scored.

    There's absolutely nothing wrong with being a solid squad player for United.
     
    Alemar said:
    but with Fred, we were talking about a player with caps for Brazil. With Daniel, it’s a bit different.
    He has pace, but doesn’t have good shooting, dribbling or ball control abilities, and also has a tendency to play on the touch line (detrimental to our system).

    With attackers, talent is visible almost immediately, and then you just need to nurture it. With James... don’t know your opinion, but personally I see a relatively limited player, which is not an asset for our combination play. He is not “shit” (of course not), but neither a star (even in the making)
    Click to expand...

    He's also 21.

    Have you not learned you shouldn't write off 21yr olds yet?
     
    Status
    Not open for further replies.
Post-match discussion

Man of the Match

Mason Greenwood image Mason Greenwood 81% of 383 votes

Runners-up

Player Ratings

6.5 Total Average Rating

Highest Rated Player

Lowest Rated Player

Compiled from 371 ratings.
Submit your ratings
View full results

Score Predictions

258,3,2
  • Man Utd win
  • Bournemouth win
  • Draw

Detailed Results

  • 34% Man Utd 3:0 Bournemouth
  • 21% Man Utd 4:0 Bournemouth
  • 14% Man Utd 2:0 Bournemouth
  • 10% Man Utd 5:0 Bournemouth
  • 7% Man Utd 3:1 Bournemouth
  • 4% Man Utd 2:1 Bournemouth
  • 4% Man Utd 4:1 Bournemouth
  • 2% Man Utd 5:1 Bournemouth
  • 2% Man Utd 1:0 Bournemouth
  • 0% Man Utd 0:0 Bournemouth
  • 0% Man Utd 0:4 Bournemouth
  • 0% Man Utd 0:5 Bournemouth
  • 0% Man Utd 1:1 Bournemouth
  • 0% Man Utd 1:2 Bournemouth
  • 0% Man Utd 4:2 Bournemouth
Compiled from 263 predictions.
Show more results Score Predictions League Table

Match Stats

  1. Man Utd
  2. Bournemouth
Possession
69% 31%
Shots
19 7
Shots on Target
10 3
Corners
8 3
Fouls
3 12

Referee

Mike Dean

Man Utd Lineup

Substitutes

Lineup Predictions League Table View your Lineup Prediction