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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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    sammsky1 said:
    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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    Surely Matic is essential to a more defensive plan? Bizarre you left him out.
     
    Three would be starters coming this season, according to most people here, that were dropped (Lindelöf, Darmian, Herrera) and a bench player (Rashford) starting. Harsh on Herrera, specially, if he refused Barcelona's approach; loyalty should work both ways.
     
    Luckhurst suggesting Martial is going to start.
     
    E-mal said:
    -Martial better not spoil my prediction points
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    It would make sense to play Martial at home, but it would also be weird, unless Darmian starts, to let Mahrez free, since I got the feeling Martial offers less defensively.
     
    We've won 4-0 in the past 2 games, no changes from those that started those games as every single player deserves to start again.

    The only argument would be Martial for Rashford and possibly Herrera for Mata and go 3 in CM.
     
    Bestietom said:
    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
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    You don't know with this league, we have been bitten on the backside so many times, anything is possible. We may win 3-0, who knows. But like I say want to see how we do after 7 or 8 games if the team is looking like a train.
     
    vodrake said:
    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
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    Yep.
    I vividly remember when we were playing a team, containing Rondon. We played the game and he was crap. I mean really crap.
    I also remember MUFC fans making W.Zaha out to be World Player of the Year. This player was apparently lethal and would score against us for fun. He played and he was dreadful. The guy could not even stay on his feet!
    And now Mahrez is being given the same level of respect. Perhaps people are confusing Messi with Mahrez?

    We at home.
    We are the most in-form team in the league.
    We are terrifying to play against.
    We have game changers on the bench.
    Pick the same team which steam rolled the last 2 teams and LCFC will get the same treatment as the previous teams got.
     
    M Bison said:
    We've won 4-0 in the past 2 games, no changes from those that started those games as every single player deserves to start again.

    The only argument would be Martial for Rashford and possibly Herrera for Mata and go 3 in CM.
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    And, while you're at it, why not Darmian for Blind if Mahrez is considered a threat, or Smalling for Jones/Bailly if they're very good at attacking set-pieces? By the way, changes also happen due to the characteristics of the adversary, even on a winning streak.
     
    Android1974 said:
    Three would be starters coming this season, according to most people here, that were dropped (Lindelöf, Darmian, Herrera) and a bench player (Rashford) starting. Harsh on Herrera, specially, if he refused Barcelona's approach; loyalty should work both ways.
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    If we are playing two in midfield, Matic and Pogba is by far our best pairing. Herrera will get plenty of games this season.
     
    simonhch said:
    If we are playing two in midfield, Matic and Pogba is by far our best pairing. Herrera will get plenty of games this season.
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    Almost no one said that before the season started, that was my real point. Everybody just thought Herrera was undroppable.
     
    Android1974 said:
    And, while you're at it, why not Darmian for Blind if Mahrez is considered a threat, or Smalling for Jones/Bailly if they're very good at attacking set-pieces? By the way, changes also happen due to the characteristics of the adversary, even on a winning streak.
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    Perhaps, but if it was me I'd stick with the same team that's started our past 2 games.
     
    Android1974 said:
    Almost no one said that before the season started, that was my real point. Everybody just thought Herrera was undroppable.
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    You are right about that. I stayed out of that issue, because while I admire his spirit, I've never rated him as highly as most of the Caf. Love the player though, glad we have him. That said, in my early summer posts I was championing Matic. Before it was hip. It's just a better balance.

    Thing is, with those 3, we have some real midfield quality. Although I feel Ander is much more a natural replacement for Pogba, than Matic.
     
    simonhch said:
    You are right about that. I stayed out of that issue, because while I admire his spirit, I've never rated him as highly as most of the Caf. Love the player though, glad we have him. That said, in my early summer posts I was championing Matic. Before it was hip. It's just a better balance.

    Thing is, with those 3, we have some real midfield quality. Although I feel Ander is much more a natural replacement for Pogba, than Matic.
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    Also, can't see Mourinho playing the Champions League or very tough away games in the present 4-2-3-1.
     
    Android1974 said:
    Of course, I was just saying you could discuss all those changes.
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    I think we're talking at cross-purposes. My suggestions were based on Rashford and Mata's performances being so-so against Swansea hence why I think you could argue for either/both not to start.
     
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  • 18% Man Utd 2:0 Leicester
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69% 31%
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