Manchester United 2:0 Crystal Palace

top1whoisman · May 18, 2017

Solius said:
Is Angel Gomes fit? I'd love to see him get a game.

He's not, unfortunately.

pocco · May 18, 2017

Always good to see the youngsters get a run out, living the dream. It should hopefully be a fun game to watch with no expectation, which means we won't get so frustrated with the game if it's not going well. I always like the end of season send off after the game to, especially when there's a final still to be played.

Acole9 · May 18, 2017

Come on Palace, join in the fun and field an under 23 team too, we can get fined by the Premier League together

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top1whoisman · May 18, 2017

pocco said:
Always good to see the youngsters get a run out, living the dream. It should hopefully be a fun game to watch with no expectation, which means we won't get so frustrated with the game if it's not going well. I always like the end of season send off after the game to, especially when there's a final still to be played.

Agree with every word.

Red Dreams · May 18, 2017

give the kids a run out.
rest Rooney as well.

Acole9 · May 18, 2017

What's happened to Regan Poole? Is he likely to play?

Dazzmondo · May 18, 2017

Interesting prediction game this weekend.

Early Predicted Line-up:

___________________________________________________________

J. Pereira

Tuanzebe Bailly Jones Mitchell

Dearnley McTominay Fellaini Pogba Mata

Rooney
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Bench: Romero, Darmian, Olosunde, Carrick, Willock, Harrop, Martial

MyOnlySolskjaer · May 18, 2017

This is going to be such a shite game. Hope we don't treat Palace like Barcelona as well.

Web of Bissaka · May 18, 2017

But.. but.. Mourinho doesn't play youngsters.

This is Mind game.

Haha come on kids, go and make strong impressions, grab your chances.

RB7N · May 18, 2017

My ideal XI vs Palace(those in bold were namechecked by Jose)
--------------------Pereira-------------------
--Tuanzebe---Bailly---Smalling---Mitchell--
--------------Willock---McTominey--------
------Olosunde---Harrop---Rooney--------
--------------------Bohui----------------------

Subs: O'Hara, Gribbin, Whelan , Buffonge, Hamilton, Poole, Dearnley

Not going to happen obviously, but would be fun.

khoazany · May 18, 2017

Pereira
Olosunde - Bailly - Tuanzebe - Mitchell
Willock - McTominay
Lingard- Pogba - Harrop
Rashford

Subs: O'Hara, Darmian, Rooney, Dearnley, Gribbin, Poole/Warren, Bohui

9 academy grads in the XI just for the banter.

kps88 · May 18, 2017

Poor Niall's going to be working overtime to get all the new names added to the lineup game.

paulscholes18 · May 18, 2017

Pereira
Tuanzebe Bailly Jones Mitchell
Willock Carrick McTominay
Mata Rooney Martial

Pogba
Dearnley
Harrop

Annihilate Now! · May 18, 2017

MyOnlySolskjaer said:
This is going to be such a shite game. Hope we don't treat Palace like Barcelona as well.

I'm trying to convince the wife that this is a game worth going to see.

I'm finding it's a difficult sell.

togg · May 18, 2017

Annihilate Now! said:
I'm trying to convince the wife that this is a game worth going to see.

I'm finding it's a difficult sell.

yes I can imagine.....I mean how can one sell it? Last time we see De Gea in a United shirt? Last home game of the season...always quite good when with a final to come the players will probably get good support and applause at the end. Mourinho speech?.....rallying for the final?

Obviously I haven't included the actual game here!

Annihilate Now! · May 18, 2017

togg said:
yes I can imagine.....I mean how can one sell it? Last time we see De Gea in a United shirt? Last home game of the season...always quite good when with a final to come the players will probably get good support and applause at the end. Mourinho speech?.....rallying for the final?

Obviously I haven't included the actual game here!

Pretty much those things to be honset.

I'm avoiding using false-promises such as "entertaining", "exciting" and "goals"

top1whoisman · May 18, 2017

Ramshock · May 18, 2017

I like the idea of a kids team this sunday. Anyone want to venture a starting XI?

Ramshock · May 18, 2017

togg said:
yes I can imagine.....I mean how can one sell it? Last time we see De Gea in a United shirt? Last home game of the season...always quite good when with a final to come the players will probably get good support and applause at the end. Mourinho speech?.....rallying for the final?

Obviously I haven't included the actual game here!

Not according to JM

Ramshock · May 18, 2017

paulscholes18 said:
Pereira
Tuanzebe Bailly Jones Mitchell
Willock Carrick McTominay
Mata Rooney Martial

Pogba
Dearnley
Harrop

No Carrick Pogba or Martial imo

Mihai · May 18, 2017

Android1974 said:
And when Mourinho means a lot, it's a lot! Like 3 or 4.

Mourinho explained we need a core of 5-6 first team players. So, it's going to be 5-6 kids including Pereira.

Mihai · May 18, 2017

Ramshock said:
No Carrick Pogba or Martial imo

Jose said Pogba is going to be involved.

redsunited · May 18, 2017

khoazany said:
Pereira
Olosunde - Bailly - Tuanzebe - Mitchell
Willock - McTominay
Lingard- Pogba - Harrop
Rashford

Subs: O'Hara, Darmian, Rooney, Dearnley, Gribbin, Poole/Warren, Bohui

9 academy grads in the XI just for the banter.

Are you sure its only 9?

Annihilate Now! · May 18, 2017

Big Sam saying he'd also rest players if he was in Jose's position, so sticking by his mate.

Whilst I agree it is daft that this HAS to be played on Sunday (it really doesn't) - I don't think there would be much difference to our lineup if it was played on Saturday morning.

redsunited · May 18, 2017

Ramshock said:
No Carrick Pogba or Martial imo

Yes, Playing Martial will end his career at United.
Other than Pogba for fitness, Carrick and Rooney can play to give them a last outing. Lingard too, if we are not going to start him in final but unlikely.

top1whoisman · May 18, 2017

Ramshock said:
I like the idea of a kids team this sunday. Anyone want to venture a starting XI?

Pereira
Tuanzebe-Bailly-Smalling-Mitchell
Carrick-McTominay
Dearnley-Willock-Harrop
Rooney

Subs: Olosunde, Pogba, Lingard

Probably will be a couple more experienced players in the starting XI though.

Ramshock · May 18, 2017

redsunited said:
Yes, Playing Martial will end his career at United.
Other than Pogba for fitness, Carrick and Rooney can play to give them a last outing. Lingard too, if we are not going to start him as he is a squad player.

end his career?

Ramshock · May 18, 2017

Mihai said:
Jose said Pogba is going to be involved.

Ah missed that. Cheers

redsunited · May 18, 2017

Ramshock said:
end his career?

Meant he will throw a fuss and leave United. Before the final, any good player who miss the final by manager thinking of sidelining him will get ready to transfer.

Edit: End of his career

The red panther · May 18, 2017

Not a single first team player that we want to be involved in the matchday squad for the EL final should play a single minute for this game.

This game means nothing, risking an injury to any player we could use for the final would be daft.

Niall · May 18, 2017

top1whoisman said:
One more request, Zak Dearnley. Mourinho mentioned him as one who might play on Sunday.

Dearnley, Harrop and Olosunde added. Let me know if there are any more.

top1whoisman · May 18, 2017

Niall said:
Dearnley, Harrop and Olosunde added. Let me know if there are any more.

Cheers! According to José post-match, there won't. If a potential scenario comes up, I'll let you know. Top work, mate!

Ramshock · May 18, 2017

redsunited said:
Meant he will throw a fuss and leave United. Before the final, any good player who miss the final by manager thinking of sidelining him will get ready to transfer.

Edit: End of his career

Nah, he will be involved. Id start him v Ajax

pseudo_canadian · May 18, 2017

EARLY TEAM NEWS FOR UNITED V CRYSTAL PALACE
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has guaranteed there will be some fresh faces in the line-up when the Reds take on Crystal Palace on Sunday, with Paul Pogba also set to return.

The boss name-checked several youngsters and confirmed Joel Pereira will make his Premier League debut in goal against Sam Allardyce's Eagles at Old Trafford. Demi Mitchell, Matty Willock, Josh Harrop and Zak Dearnley are also in line to make their senior bows at any level as none of them have even had a loan spell away from the club.

Pogba will get a run out in the final Premier League game of a demanding season after being granted compassionate leave due to the sad death of his father.

"Sunday will be a big day for the kids because lots of them are going to play," said the boss. "I hope the crowd enjoys that, in spite of it not being a big, strong Manchester United team.

"I hope to play Joel against Crystal Palace. He’s a very good goalkeeper so we’re in safe hands."

When asked about when David De Gea will next play, Mourinho replied: "I think in the first match against LA Galaxy in pre-season in Los Angeles [on 15 July]. David is the top [keeper] in the world and obviously we want to keep the top [goalie] in the world.

"I don't go with 'if he leaves' as I hope he doesn't leave. I think we need two top goalkeepers and a top young goalkeeper and this is what we have in this moment. David is David and Sergio is Sergio. Spain's national-team keeper and Argentina's national-team keeper.

"For me, it's amazing to have it. Everything went very smoothly during the season. Everyone was accepting my decisions and I'm really happy with both of them. I'm also very happy and, the next match, Joel is playing his first match in the Premier League. The kid also deserves this."

Mourinho went on to reveal virtually all of his squad news for the weekend during his press conference at St Mary's, after the draw with Southampton.

"I don't tell you," he initially insisted, but then added: "I will bring Mitchell, he was on the bench. [Scott] McTominay, he was on the bench. Of course, Axel [Tuanzebe]. Of course, Eric Bailly and [Matty] Willock will come too. Josh Harrop will come. Zachary [Dearnley] will come.

"Pogba will come because Paul is not training or playing since his dad passed away. I will put two or three of my boys rotating during the game, making some changes to save them, but I need to give a little structure of four or five of my boys to give some stability to the kids. I don't think, by themselves, they will be in [the right] conditions to play the game."

redsunited · May 18, 2017

Ramshock said:
Nah, he will be involved. Id start him v Ajax

If he is to start vs Ajax, he will not play in this match. He played full 90 mins in last match.

khoazany · May 18, 2017

redsunited said:
Are you sure its only 9?

Yeah. Bailly and Olosunde are not.

khoazany · May 18, 2017

Jose said "four or five" of my boys which means there'll be 6-7 U23s start.

el3mel · May 18, 2017

Hardest line-up prediction in the season, isn't it ? :lol:

Šjor Bepo · May 18, 2017

Id start like this:

Romero
Valencia Jones Blind Darmian
Carrick
Herrera Pogba
Mkhi----------Martial
Rash

De Gea
Bailly Smalling Tuanzebe Mitchell
Fellaini McTominay
Mata Harrop Lingard
Rooney

With Pogba getting few minutes in the second half.

Android1974 · May 18, 2017

top1whoisman said:
Pereira
Tuanzebe-Bailly-Smalling-Mitchell
Carrick-McTominay
Dearnley-Willock-Harrop
Rooney

Subs: Olosunde, Pogba, Lingard

Probably will be a couple more experienced players in the starting XI though.

Interesting. It will be curious in itself to see where Mourinho places the youngsters. For instance, wasn't McTominay being used as a center-forward lately? I've seen him as a substitute for Fellaini during his suspension, but that would suppose a 4-3-3, I guess, specially if Pogba's taking part.

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