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Manchester United 2:0 Leicester City

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Sat, 26 August 2017 @ 5:30pm BST
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    PieCrust said:
    Didn't change anything last week and I see no reason to change anything this week, in regards to the line up. I don't think Leceister dictates a change in tactics, so keep the train rolling on.
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    Same. Gone 4-0 as well.
     
    Roosney said:
    Does any Danske caftards or anyone else know if there's a sportsbar (O'Learys) after the security check at Kastrup airport? Flight back to Helsinki departs at 20:20 so I could watch the match at the airport. Thanks.
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    There's an O'Learys both land side and airside in terminal 2, but can't remember where the airside one is. Best guess is that if you're flyingFinnair, you'll have a bit of a walk to get from the bar to your gate.
     
    This is from the local rag MEN, did not know this.

    The last time United fielded an unchanged side in three successive matches was when Sir Alex Ferguson decided to revoke Ruud van Nistelrooy's status as a first-teamer. Louis Saha replaced Van Nistelrooy in the 2006 League Cup final victory over Wigan and Ferguson, renowned for his tinkering, resisted in their next league fixtures at Wigan and against Newcastle.

    Mourinho's defence of Rashford last week suggests he could prioritise continuity before the first international break intervenes.

    I have dropped Rashford to the bench and put Martial has a starter.
     
    WalkerTheRed said:
    There's an O'Learys both land side and airside in terminal 2, but can't remember where the airside one is. Best guess is that if you're flyingFinnair, you'll have a bit of a walk to get from the bar to your gate.
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    Alright, thanks mate.
     
    I'm not sure how we'll line up for this one. Leicester are a greater attacking threat than the two sides we have faced so far. We might retain the same line up or we could switch to a 433 to dominate the midfield. If Jose feels he needs to make some changes to deal with Leicester, I can see him choosing this line up

    De Gea
    Valencia Bailly Jones Darmian
    Matic
    Herrera--Pogba
    Mkhi Lukaku Rashford
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    Darmian comes in because he is a better defender. Mahrez one-on-one vs Blind is not something I'm looking forward to seeing. Herrera comes in for Mata to make us defensively more solid and play 3 vs 2 in midfield.

    As far as score prediction, I don't expect a clean sheet this game. So, going for a 3-1 win.
     
    abhayselvan said:
    I'm not sure how we'll line up for this one. Leicester are a greater attacking threat than the two sides we have faced so far. We might retain the same line up or we could switch to a 433 to dominate the midfield. If Jose feels he needs to make some changes to deal with Leicester, I can see him choosing this line up

    De Gea
    Valencia Bailly Jones Darmian
    Matic
    Herrera--Pogba
    Mkhi Lukaku Rashford
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    Darmian comes in because he is a better defender. Mahrez one-on-one vs Blind is not something I'm looking forward to seeing. Herrera comes in for Mata to make us defensively more solid and play 3 vs 2 in midfield.

    As far as score prediction, I don't expect a clean sheet this game. So, going for a 3-1 win.
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    That's my line up too, Darmian to do a job on Mahrez, and Herrera to give the Pog even more freedom.
    I have to go 4-0 again though.
     
    This season I've been taking me United hat off and trying to look at matches objectively. I voted for 3-1 but I'm now leaning toward 4-2, United. Can see Vardy and Okazaki being a handful all night, especially if Blind starts. His lack of mobility will be a target for Shakespeare and co.

    Now. In saying that, Leicester's defense just isn't good enough to contain the likes of Lukaku, Pogba, Mhki, Martial, and Rashford.

    Should be a fun, open game.
     
    Did Mourinho not say something in the last few days about "picking on form" which suggests there won't be too many changes, if any, to today's starting lineup, although as a few on here are saying Darmian in at LB looks a possibility and I wonder if Martial coming on and scoring in the last two games will get him a start today.
     
    With the Old Trafford crowd behind us, I would expect another big win...

    We still must give them respect and take nothing for granted..Do not be over confident..

    I would predict a 3-0 win for us...
     
    Solius said:
    de Gea
    Valencia - Bailly - Jones - Darmian
    Pogba - Matic
    Rashford - Mkhi - Martial
    Lukaku​

    Is what I'd do. Don't want Blind at left-back again.
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    Blind hasn't been too bad as yet...He is a very good passer of the ball, don't you think,@Solius but Darmian would be a better defender...

    I would still give Blind the nod, as he hasn't made any big mistakes as yet..
     
    Think he will field the same 11...Why change when we are still winning..

    We have game changers on the bench if wanted....
     
    Oneunited26 said:
    Its a tough one really, while our two 4-0 wins are fantastic, Leicester will be much tougher, so its how we do really. If we show the same intensity and a team that says yeah, this side could very much challenge for the league. We will learn allot more from this united team than we did in the previous 2 games
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    I can't see us having it any tougher than Swansea game really@Oneunited26.....

    Swansea like to play the same way as Leicester, but can pass the ball somewhat better, IMO..

    They have a few missing today, if we are to believe what we hear/read...I think we will win 3-0
     
    I won award to post on this thread today....Wow, gotta leave now, and get ready for the game, so I miss out again...
     
    To be fair to Leicester this could be tricky enough.

    However I cannot see united losing.

    I ‘am going for the same line up as previous two games with 3-1 win.

    Then again, if 4-3-3 and Herrera starts - then 2-0 win.

    Nah, final decision - at home 4-2-3-1, Pogba and Matic too strong for Leicester midfield (3-1)
     
    I think Leicester will be a bigger test than the first two matches. Feeling confident but a bit apprehensive. Let's get the job done before the international break.
     
    nemanja15 said:
    Mahrez vs Blind scares me a little bit. Wouldn't be surprised if Darmian starts.
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    If Darmian starts we then lose a lot of attacking potential as Darmian can't cross to save his life. We're already heavily dependent on the right side for creativity.
     
    Mahrez is really not that quick. I won't be surprised when Blind marks him out of the game tbh, even if he were quick, Blind has dealt with a lot of rapid players very well
     
    Adnandos said:
    Mahrez is really not that quick. I won't be surprised when Blind marks him out of the game tbh, even if he were quick, Blind has dealt with a lot of rapid players very well
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    Were back to the "OMG I'm terrified of Blind up against player X" then Blind deals with player X perfectly well days of 2 seasons ago
     
    Magnus said:
    Ddg
    Valencia Bailly Tuanzebe Mitchell
    Pogba Matic
    Rashford MkHitaryan Martial
    Lukaku

    Of course it won't be this team but it is the team I want
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    Why on earth would you play Tuanzebe? I can see why you'd want to try Mitchell at LB given that is one of our weaker positions but Tuanzebe at CB? We have looked solid defensively and Tuanzebe hasn't impressed me at all when i've seen him, hes been over hyped quite a bit IMO.
     
    Leicester will clearly be a better test than the last two games. They've started well, and scored 3 at Arsenal.
    However, it's all about how we play. Anywhere near as smooth as the best bits of the first two games and we're well away.

    Same team very probably. Martial in for Rashford, or Herrera in for Mata the only two possibilities, but most likely same again.
     
    Sandikan said:
    Leicester will clearly be a better test than the last two games. They've started well, and scored 3 at Arsenal.
    However, it's all about how we play. Anywhere near as smooth as the best bits of the first two games and we're well away.

    Same team very probably. Martial in for Rashford, or Herrera in for Mata the only two possibilities, but most likely same again.
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    By the same logic, Darmian for Blind is also a far out possibility.

    Even, if Maguire's fit, we could argue for Smalling in.
     
    Hope we go for the extra man in the middle. Leicester are very dangerous on the counter and we need the extra protection.
     
    If we score the first goal we'll be good. Not confident how we react when we go down a goal.
     
    I put the same as last week but am starting to feel as if Darmian/Herrera in will be the way Mourinho chooses to go. At least Darmian would be sensible because of the bigger threat Leicester offer.
     
    Think Mourinho will make some rotation today

    DDG
    Valencia, Jones, Bailly, Darmian
    Herrera, Pogba
    Lingard, Mhkitariyan, Martial
    Lukaku.
     
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    Walters_19_MuFc said:
    What makes you take out Rashford, Mata, Matic and Blind?
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    squad rotation. these are positions where there are nearly like for replacements.

    Have to respect Leicester abit more than previous teams, so made team abit more defensive eg Lingard.
     
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69% 31%
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9 3
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