FA Cup Semi-Final

Manchester United 1:3 Chelsea

Wembley Stadium

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Sun, 19 July 2020 @ 6:00pm BST
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    Erics_Collar said:
    That's not true. We're level on GD now but Leicester are ahead on goals scored by 4. So two draws would only work if the West Ham result was a 5-5 or higher..
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    We will finish ahead of Leicester by 1 point in this scenario so GD/goals are irrelevant.

    Likeliest scenario right now is we beat the Hammers at home mid-week, and then need a draw or better to qualify.
     
    diarm said:
    Bruno and Wan-Bissaka is a bad decision. My first time criticising Ole since he took over but that is the wrong call and could end up hurting us. I admire him wanting the cup and I guess Leicester getting tonked here gives us a little room to manoeuvre but those two have looked absolutely shattered for 3 games already.
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    Pretty sure that the coaching staff observe them in training. it's not like they get to the game and suddenly they can't move their legs. Plus they don't have to play the whole game.
     
    Why is Bruno not rested?!
    Why isn't ighalo starting?
     
    Good team bar James, but I suppose his pace could unrest Chelsea’s defence. An appropriate level of rotation for me. It’s a godsend being able to still have Fernandes on the pitch when Pogba is rested or out.
     
    Big big mistake playing Bruno and Rashford. Both looked tired and should have been rested. This could cost us top four. If it does Ole deserves to be sacked as it will be down to him.
     
    This forum is obsessed with fatigue, a series of changes yet still it's not enough rotation. I was hoping for our strongest eleven, so few games to go.
     
    Bit surprised AWB is starting to be honest - thought he was nailed on to get a rest.
     
    I think we’ve generally been playing a back three in most games anyway with Matić dropping as a CB. Today we just have a specialist CB for the role which Matić probably play as an extra player in midfield today.

    edit: nvm. It does matter. If we handsomely beat West Ham, then we go into final game with a massive advantage.
     
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    Tom Cato said:
    Pretty sure that the coaching staff observe them in training. it's not like they get to the game and suddenly they can't move their legs. Plus they don't have to play the whole game.
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    They do. But we also observe them in games and those two have been obviously and undeniably knackered for definitely 2, I would argue 3 games.
     
    Had a sneaking suspicion Ole wouldn't want to 'give up' on a cup. But I really don't think it's worth jeopardising a run for 4th. Please wrap up Rashford and Bruno in cotton wool as quickly as possible
     
    Good that we are going for it. With Leicester losing today, throwing away the FA cup would be foolish. It will mean a lot for our boys to win the trophy.
     
    Reactions to set up hilarious. This system has got great results against big teams this season. Some players looking wrecked too so rotation needed, can always mix up at half time if not going well
     
    Strange lineup, seems to rest the players you'd think need less of a rest, and play the ones that do.

    Still a strong lineup, fecking great knowing we can bring on Greenwood, Pogba and Martial
     
    I am hearing that there are a decent amount of fans that have shown up at Wembley that a police helicopter that you usually find hovering before games is in operation. Any one actually there or have any pictures?
     
    Erics_Collar said:
    That's not true. We're level on GD now but Leicester are ahead on goals scored by 4. So two draws would only work if the West Ham result was a 5-5 or higher..

    Edit: I'm wrong. This has never happened before.
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    If we have 2 draws we will end up with 64 and Leicester will end up with 63 so what will it make difference if Leicester scored 4 goals more than us ?
     
    I am shocked Bruno is starting. I know nobody else in our squad offers what he does but he looks exhausted. He's played almost every minute since the restart, including 120 minutes against Norwich. He needs more protection.
     
    These fellas are in peak condition. Ya wud swear they were morbidly obese the way some of ye were worried about them.
    I'm sure if they don't feel up to it, they will let Ole know and subs can be made.
     
    Bruno starts is surprising imo. He looks so tired in Palace & Southampton game. I'm not surprised with the rest though. Chelsea also played strong XI and this time they are going for back 3, probably sick getting outplayed by Ole 3x so he tries something different.
     
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Bruno Fernandes image Bruno Fernandes 61% of 236 votes

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142,44,20
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Detailed Results

  • 40% Man Utd 2:1 Chelsea
  • 14% Man Utd 1:2 Chelsea
  • 9% Man Utd 2:0 Chelsea
  • 8% Man Utd 1:0 Chelsea
  • 7% Man Utd 1:1 Chelsea
  • 6% Man Utd 3:1 Chelsea
  • 3% Man Utd 3:2 Chelsea
  • 3% Man Utd 0:2 Chelsea
  • 3% Man Utd 2:2 Chelsea
  • 2% Man Utd 1:3 Chelsea
  • 1% Man Utd 0:5 Chelsea
  • 1% Man Utd 4:0 Chelsea
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  • 0% Man Utd 0:3 Chelsea
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  1. Man Utd
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51% 49%
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7 13
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3 7
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3 3
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9 21

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