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Manchester United 1:0 Fulham

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    RedRocket9908 said:
    If Antony hadnt have gotten injured against Arsenal he'd have played more during pre-season.

    Amad is still young and is not ready to be a regular starter yet, we should use him from the bench and maybe give him sime starts in Europa and/Caraboa games.
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    Going by that logic, Mainoo should not be starting games for us either because he’s young too.

    Amad is 22 years old, not 17/18 and if he isn’t classed as “being ready” at that age then when on earth is he ever going to be ready. But having said that, in the games he has played so far he has looked head and shoulders above Antony. Amad has shown in the games he has played so far that he is ready and is offering much more of a threat on that RW than Antony has so far. Looked one of our best players in pre-season.
     
    Ceteris said:
    But is that enough goals to move us up the table? Rashford upfront always looks good on paper but the actuality of it doesn't work.

    Also Zirkzee isn't an out and out striker, is he going to score enough goals?
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    I don't like Rashford playing centrally but he'll be alright beeing the 3rd or 4th option for the only striker spot.

    I think the goals will have to spread across the forward line. The only one we know is capable of a high scoring season is Rashford. But we have a couple of players that should be able to score a few. The goals will come naturally if we can control games.
     
    Onana

    Dalot
    Maguire
    Martinez
    Shaw

    Casemiro
    Mainoo

    Amad
    Bruno
    Garnacho

    Zirzkee

    Fulham (and Palace) typically do very well at OT so I’m expecting a very tough game. Think we’ll win it 3-1. Worrying Casemiro starts the season but I don’t see any other realistic option in there apart from McTominay.
     
    ArbeitervonWien said:
    I think having two strikers for 1 position is enough. We also have Rashford and EtH likes to play Bruno there anyway.
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    Considering (injuries aside) it's mostly attacking players that get substituted most games, then I think you also need to consider you'll be using two strikers during most games - as most matches the substitute attacker will be used as well.

    So if you only have two strikers in the squad, then you're leaving yourself open to being one injury away from having no-one to bring on as a sub in that role.
     
    Tough to predict the line up without knowing if the new signings will be available, and whether players like Shaw and Zirkzee fit to start.

    At a guess, I'd go with most only being used as a sub at best due to lack of match fitness. But with a lack of FB options, maybe Mazraoui will start...

    Onana

    Dalot
    Maguire
    Martinez
    Mazraoui

    Casemiro
    Mainoo

    Amad
    Fernandes
    Garnacho

    Rashford

    I think that would be a little tough on Mount, who's done OK in pre-season, but can't see Rashford being dropped and don't want Fernandes as a false nine at home to Fulham - and it would be equally tough on Amad and Garnacho to miss out as well. So ends up with familiar issue of how to get Mount into the team.
     
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    Bertie Wooster said:
    Considering (injuries aside) it's mostly attacking players that get substituted most games, then I think you also need to consider you'll be using two strikers during most games - as most matches the substitute attacker will be used as well.

    So if you only have two strikers in the squad, then you're leaving yourself open to being one injury away from having no-one to bring on as a sub in that role.
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    Then you can still choose between Rashford and Bruno to perform that role and sub in some fresh legs in their original positions. Also, didn't we just sign some wonderkid from Arsenal?

    It's not excessive having 3 strikers. I just wouldn't have it as a priority. I'd probably sign 2 CMs before I'd sign a striker.
     
    ArbeitervonWien said:
    Then you can still choose between Rashford and Bruno to perform that role and sub in some fresh legs in their original positions. Also, didn't we just sign some wonderkid from Arsenal?

    It's not excessive having 3 strikers. I just wouldn't have it as a priority. I'd probably sign 2 CMs before I'd sign a striker.
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    True.

    I did initially have a longer post referencing Bruno and Rashford maybe switching positions, and the youngsters (Wheatley as well) - but shortened it while it's the Fulham match thread rather than a squad / transfer one.

    I agree that, with other areas needed addressing as well, it's about prioritising necessities. And maybe we can get by (if we're luckier than normal with injuries) with only two senior strikers for the starter / sub roles this season. I was just saying that, ideally, I think you'd have a third that the manager trusts to use (if that's one of the kids then great) - as you do need two in a matchday squad and gambling on them both staying fit is a risk.
     
    RonaldoVII said:
    Onana
    Dalot Maguire Martinez Shaw
    Mainoo Casemiro
    Amad Bruno Garnacho
    Rashford​
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    Don't think you'll see Rashford touch the striker position ever again and rightfully so. If our strikers are injured we can just play the 4 2 4 we've been playing recently with Bruno and Mount or Bruno and Mctominay.
     
    Think it'll be the same team as against City, though I'd really like to see Amas at LB. I think the rest have justified their spots. Being Zirkzee in after about an hour.
     
    Just win. Normally I say that in March-April period of the season but don't expect some quality performance. Also Fulham beat us last season at OT and think it'll be tricky again.
     
    Bertie Wooster said:
    Considering (injuries aside) it's mostly attacking players that get substituted most games, then I think you also need to consider you'll be using two strikers during most games - as most matches the substitute attacker will be used as well.

    So if you only have two strikers in the squad, then you're leaving yourself open to being one injury away from having no-one to bring on as a sub in that role.
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    If the media reports are to believed we are going to use Obi Martin as 3rd striker.
     
    VivaRonaldo85 said:
    Onana

    Dalot
    Maguire
    Martinez
    Shaw

    Casemiro
    Mainoo

    Amad
    Bruno
    Garnacho

    Zirzkee

    Fulham (and Palace) typically do very well at OT so I’m expecting a very tough game. Think we’ll win it 3-1. Worrying Casemiro starts the season but I don’t see any other realistic option in there apart from McTominay.
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    I think you nailed the lineup. If Casemiro and Maguire play well we should win. That starting 11 should be good for a couple goals.
     
    Dr Foo said:
    Just wondering how many sitters Rashford will miss or he makes us eat our words
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    I think if he starts he just might score. I seem to remember Fulham in modern times do try and get at you, so could leave spaces behind providing the likes of Bruno and company can take advantage and find passes
     
    Ole90+3 said:
    That 06/07 opening game against Fulham was magical. You just felt something special was happening with that team
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    Everyone was worried that issues between Rooney and Ronaldo would disrupt that season for us and they put that fear to bed in the opening game.
     
    Red Rash said:
    If the media reports are to believed we are going to use Obi Martin as 3rd striker.
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    Yeah, I'm not so sure how true that was. If it was, we'd probably be loaning out Wheatley, whereas the latest reports are that he's to stay for the first half at least. I expect he'll be above 16 year old Obi Martin in the order while he's here.

    Though I don't think either will be '3rd choice' for the role when it comes to starting - as playing Fernandes or Rashford out of position there will likely come ahead of starting either of the youngsters. Though with Hojlund's absence, one (probably Wheatley) might be named on the bench when Zirkzee starts. And they'll be extra cover for if we lose any more attacking players injured.
     
    I'm going to opt for the revolutionary 4-2-4. Our "strikers" don't score, so play without any.

    Onana

    Dalot
    Maguire
    Martinez
    Shaw

    Casemiro
    Mainoo

    Amad
    Mount
    Bruno
    Rashford

    3 - 0
     
    Onana

    Dalot
    Maguire
    Martinez
    Mazraoui

    Casemiro
    Mainoo

    Rashford
    Mount
    Garnacho
    Fernandes

    That's what I think he'll do, Mazraoui slot straight in and I think it'll be one of Amad or Garnacho.
     
    Fulham at OT reminds me of my favorite opening day (2006/07). Hope Amad and Garnacho can be our Rooney and Ronaldo this time around.
     
    Onana
    Dalot de Ligt Martinez Shaw
    Casemiro Mainoo
    Bruno
    Amad Rashford Garnacho
     
    flameinthesun said:
    Don't think you'll see Rashford touch the striker position ever again and rightfully so. If our strikers are injured we can just play the 4 2 4 we've been playing recently with Bruno and Mount or Bruno and Mctominay.
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    Mount was pretty anonymous there against City and McTominay shouldn't be starting games. If Rashford can only play on the wing then he'll be sat on the bench for most of the season.
     
    First Half
    Rashford - - - - - - Amad
    - - Mount - - - Bruno - - -

    Second Half
    - - - - - Rashford - - - -
    Garnacho - - - Amad
    - - - - - - Bruno - - - - - -

    Mainoo and Casemiro midfield because there is no one else! and the back four will be patched together as per usual, hopefully with the Bayern duo included or ready to play some minutes.
     
    Shocking performance last time out, but I'm feeling more optimistic with new signings and change of tactics.

    Onana
    Dalot De Ligt Martinez Shaw
    Mainoo Casemiro
    Mount
    Amad Bruno Garnacho

    Subs: Rashford, Zirkzee, Mazraoui, Mctominay, Sancho

    2-1
     
    3-0

    Amad, Rashford, Zirkzee
     
    Onana
    Dalot Maguire Martinez Mazraoui
    Mainoo Casemiro
    Mount
    Garnacho Bruno Rashford
     
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    Really excited now, let's hope it's not another Wolves.

    It feels a bit like the first game that Pogba played.
     
    Will Amad and Garnacho both start? That’s the real question. Both deserve to start. But it means having Rashford upfront and he’s useless upfront.
     
    George The Best said:
    Onana
    Mazraoui De Ligt Martinez Dalot
    Casemiro Mainoo
    Amad Bruno Garnacho
    Rashford
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    I’d be pissed if they played Dalot at left back after buying Mazraoui. Also don’t think De Ligt will start having not had much of a preseason. Rashford has no business playing centre forward either.

    Other than that it’s a good lineup.
     
    Does De Ligt and Mazraoui come straight into the team for this? I’d be doubtful if both start but Ten Hag wanted them available for Fulham

    Onana
    Dalot De Ligt Martinez Mazraoui
    Casemiro Mainoo
    Mount
    Garnacho Bruno Rashford

    That’s what I’d go with.
     
    Onana

    Dalot
    De Ligt
    Martinez
    Mazraoui

    Casemiro
    Mainoo
    Bruno

    Amad
    Bruno
    Garnacho

    Zirkzee
     
    diarm said:
    I’d be pissed if they played Dalot at left back after buying Mazraoui. Also don’t think De Ligt will start having not had much of a preseason. Rashford has no business playing centre forward either.

    Other than that it’s a good lineup.
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    Maguire and Shaw not available is my thinking. Maz is better at RB whilst Dalot can play LB. Agree about Rashford but Zirkzee didn’t get minutes in the Shield, so maybe not ready yet.
     
    George The Best said:
    Maguire and Shaw not available is my thinking. Maz is better at RB whilst Dalot can play LB. Agree about Rashford but Zirkzee didn’t get minutes in the Shield, so maybe not ready yet.
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    I think Mazraoui is a better option at left back than Dalot. It’s one of the main reasons for signing him.

    I’d pick:
    Onana
    Dalot Maguire Martinez Mazraoui
    Mainoo Casemiro
    Amad Mount Garnacho
    Bruno
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    Either way I can’t wait for Friday night. It will be my first time at an opening game of the season and I’m bringing my brother in law who is over from Singapore for his first ever game at Old Trafford.
     
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286,10,20
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  • 28% Man Utd 2:0 Fulham
  • 20% Man Utd 2:1 Fulham
  • 15% Man Utd 3:0 Fulham
  • 15% Man Utd 3:1 Fulham
  • 5% Man Utd 1:0 Fulham
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  • 1% Man Utd 1:2 Fulham
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  • 1% Man Utd 0:2 Fulham
  • 1% Man Utd 5:0 Fulham
  • 0% Man Utd 1:5 Fulham
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  1. Man Utd
  2. Fulham
Overall Possession
55% 45%
Shots
14 10
Shots on target
5 2
Shots off target
7 4
Blocked shots
2 4
Total touches in the box
23 22
Goalkeeper saves
2 4
Aerial duels won
18 14
Fouls
12 10
Corners
7 8

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