Hopefully we see some of Mkhitaryan... says he is being cautious with him basically and needs time to adapt like willian and di maria did, but with the struggles of others, might as well give him a try. He always worked hard at Dortmund so I don't see why he would need a huge adjusting period.
FA Premier League
Manchester United 0:0 Burnley
Old Trafford
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Recalling he had a very huge (two seasons) adjusting period at Dortmund, let's just hope he only takes half a season here.Against my better judgment, I think Mourinho will be so desperate for a victory tomorrow that he will force most players physically, risking injuries and bad performances.Would like to see a big win to account for our poor GD right now..
Why are so many people sticking Smalling straight back in after that shower of shite against Chelsea?? That's even more unbelievable.
I'd like to see:
De Gea
Valencia Blind Rojo Shaw
Mkhitaryan Herrera Mata
Pogba
Martial Rashford
Would be nice to get the game sewn up by 60 minutes, get Pogba off and give Depay and Schneiderlin run-outs to give them a chance to prove themselves.We need a big result against Burnley, failure is unacceptable against the sides we're facing in the next few games if we are to at least stay close to the top.
Ditto, exactly what I have gone for, more hope than expectation.
Agreed. That's a cracking lineup...so obvious, which is why like you say ain't gonna happen.
Anything other than a win here would be unforgivable.We need to start winning these games by 3 or 4 to get the confidence flowing backOur goal difference is currently 1. That's pathetic.
Not scoring enough with our defense will do that. Our GD the past 4 seasons has been 14, 25, 21, 43. Just shows how much we've fallen.A 4-0 would be nice, to recover the GD difference that took a thumping vs Chelsea, but that is highly unlikely.
If we do not win this, then it's absolutely unforgivable. No excuses.
De Gea
Valencia--Smalling--Blind--Shaw
Herrera--Pogba
Rashford--Mata--Martial
Ibrahimovic
subs: Romero, Rojo, Carrick, Schneiderlin, Lingard, Mkhitaryan, Rooney
If Rash is a little too tired to start then go with Lingard.
Because the alternative is Rojo who plays like Smalling did against Chelsea 90% of the time.Its gona be tough. Burley have had a whole weeks rest. Hopefully we win comfortably but i am not confident.
That may well be but Rojo's been playing better than Smalling at the moment. We were solid with Valencia, Bailly, Blind and Shaw at the back till Smalling came back in. He's absolute rubbish!
Rojo's had one half decent game against City reserves. We had Blind and Bailly against City's first team and it was a disaster. For Burnley at home it shouldn't matter either way but no doubt we'll make hard for ourselves.
Yeah you're probably right! We just need to give a team a good hammering....just for once! It's been a while.De Gea
Valencia Smalling Blind Shaw
Pogba Herrera
Miki Mata Martial
Rashford
On paper this team should be absolutely battering the likes of Burnley, but we all know the footballing gods just don't roll that way. So in light of this highly controversial religious phenomenon I will happiliy settle for a comfortable 1-0 win.
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Just noticed my post count reads 1234, this clearly means that we will put 5 past Burnley. Gods be damned!De GeaBurnley will sit deep and defend in numbers, just like they did against Liverpool. This makes Mata a vital player, but also I feel Martial should get the nod ahead of the less technical Rashford and Lingard. Both are good options from the bench though when the game gets stretched in the latter stages.
Valencia - Blind - Rojo - Shaw
Carrick
Herrera - Pogba
Mata - Ibrahimovic - Martial
Ibrahimovic will be important too, as he will compete with their strong centre backs and give us an aerial presence, a target for our crosses. Against Liverpool, they were able to force them wide and defend their own box against Firmino with consummate ease, but against Ibra they may see that as a risk.
Carrick is key in allowing Herrera and Pogba to join the attack and overload certain areas of the pitch, as well as allowing them to press higher up. If Carrick is struggling, I'd prefer to see Blind take his place, and Smalling move into the back four, or Herrera dropped deeper and Schneiderlin given a chance to press high up. Both scenarios free up Pogba but I'd still rather rely on Carrick if possible.
Mkhitaryan and Memphis should get minutes from the bench.Andre Gray is available for this match, so he'll definitely be up for it.
Burnley have conceded 3 goals every away match in the Premier League thus far. Here's hoping that this trend continues tomorrow and ends with all the points for United.My prediction is 3-0 United so I'm hoping along with edcunited1878Rooney is set to start this one according to The Express (I know, I know)
http://www.express.co.uk/sport/foot...rinho-Wayne-Rooney-Premier-League-News-GossipThat wouldn't surprise me, what surprises me is that 44% of the Express' readers think he will "bounce back".4-0 United.I think we could take a chance in starting Mkhitaryan for this one. He needs a chance and I think this would be a decent game to give him a run out.
I'd keep faith with Ibra, he needs a goal (or two) to get back in the groove but it would also be nice to see Martial come back in.
Hard to look past starting Carrick, Herrera and Mata but of course, Pogba needs to keep playing, to get up into top form.
I don't know how we'd fit all those into the starting lineup, though.
Blind must play at CB. We simply don't have a defender as calm and composed as him but at LB, he can get done for pace.If Rooney starts over Mata I have no idea what Jose is thinking.
This is the perfect match for Mkhitaryan to start. Also good to see how well Blind and Rojo can get on.
De Gea
Valencia - Blind - Rojo - Shaw
Herrera - Pogba
Mata
Mkhitaryan - Ibrahimovic - RashfordToday is Mkhi day. Colour me excited.Mata has to start after that performance. I would have dropped Smalling if Bailley wasn't injured but think we'all be forced to play him. Shaw back in at left back also please.I'd rest Ibra for Thursday's game if possible and start with Rashford ,Rooney and Martial.Going for a nervy 1-0 home win. Think both Pogba and Ibra will play. Think Ibra needs a rest but he has started all games this season and dont see Mourinho changing that. Hope Mata and Martial start with Lingard and Carrick dropping out
Have you checked the poll question? Maybe it was " what will happen if Rooney was thrown at the ground" .Need dominant performances from Zlatan and Pogba today. If you can't do it against the big boys right now then at least bully some minnows for us.
I fear we may be colouring you disappointed come 2pmBurney stats away from home
3 losses 0 wins 0 draws
scored 1 goal (from a set piece)
conceded 9 goals
If MUFC somehow make this game look hard, i won't know what to think.
This. I can understand not throwing him in at the deep end vs City or Chelsea, but this is relatively easy opposition and its at home.
if he does not get time today, we might as well sell him.Is the team at the Lowry yet? Any news on who will play here?Call me daft if you want, Ibra sub, Rooney starts and No Mkhi.
You're bloody daft!Gimme some Mkhi please.- Status
Man of the Match
Runners-up
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18%
Paul Pogba
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5%
Ander Herrera
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5%
Matteo Darmian
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3%
Luke Shaw
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2%
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
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1%
David de Gea
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1%
Daley Blind
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1%
Marcos Rojo
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1%
Wayne Rooney
Player Ratings
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Compiled from 468 ratings.
Score Predictions
541,22,16
- Man Utd win
- Burnley win
- Draw
Detailed Results
- 32% Man Utd 2:0 Burnley
- 30% Man Utd 3:0 Burnley
- 8% Man Utd 3:1 Burnley
- 6% Man Utd 4:0 Burnley
- 6% Man Utd 5:0 Burnley
- 6% Man Utd 1:0 Burnley
- 4% Man Utd 2:1 Burnley
- 2% Man Utd 1:1 Burnley
- 1% Man Utd 4:1 Burnley
- 1% Man Utd 0:5 Burnley
- 1% Man Utd 0:0 Burnley
- 1% Man Utd 0:1 Burnley
- 1% Man Utd 1:2 Burnley
- 1% Man Utd 0:2 Burnley
- 0% Man Utd 3:2 Burnley
- 0% Man Utd 1:3 Burnley
- 0% Man Utd 0:3 Burnley
- 0% Man Utd 5:1 Burnley
- 0% Man Utd 5:4 Burnley
- 0% Man Utd 0:4 Burnley
- 0% Man Utd 2:2 Burnley
Match Stats
- Man Utd
- Burnley
- Possession
- 72% 28%
- Shots
- 38 7
- Shots on Target
- 11 1
- Corners
- 19 1
- Fouls
- 12 9
Referee
Mark Clattenburg
Man Utd Lineup
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