Manchester United 1:2 Manchester City

Walters_19_MuFc · Dec 10, 2017

Android1974 said:
If I recall it well, we didn't start the Newcastle game very well with that lineup, even suffered an early goal, didn't we?

What does that mean?

City playing 433
Newcastle played 4411
Lingard playing instead of Mata
Herrera instead of Pogba
We might play with a 433

Only because we didnt start well against one team, doesnt mean it wont work against another. Also, many factors, as I mentioned above, why we could see a different game.

RedPed · Dec 10, 2017

Mr H said:
This forum should be renamed MoanCafe ....

If he plays it tight, and tries to sit deep and counter attack, boooring.
If he plays it expensive, with four attackers and go for it, he's crazyyy we're gonna get destroyed.

I'm out of the match thread untill the game finishes (and if we win :P).

This thread is gonna get brutal. Whingers should be thread banned!

royboy16 · Dec 10, 2017

Results have gone our way this weekend with chelsea, arsenal and liverpool losing/drawing,lets do this.

GM K · Dec 10, 2017

dwd said:
Our midfield looks weak.

Frankly, we don't need a 'strong' midfield against these guys unless Pogba is playing.

Our strategy should be straightforward: use the ball well when we do have it (which should be like 30% of the time) and counter attack like hell!

That attack we have there can do exactly that.

Whatever happens in this game, no one will ever say Jose didn't show some balls.

But I have a feeling we'll be taking some scalps today.

Android1974 · Dec 10, 2017

Walters_19_MuFc said:
What does that mean?

City playing 433
Newcastle played 4411
Lingard playing instead of Mata
Herrera instead of Pogba
We might play with a 433

Only because we didnt start well against one team, doesnt mean it wont work against another. Also, many factors, as I mentioned above, why we could see a different game.

We are not playing 4-3-3, I think it's 4-2-3-1 even if Lingard plays very deep in front of the midfield two.

Manchester Dan · Dec 10, 2017

VP89 said:
Where? Is he giving any punditry now whilst the Liverpool game is on?

Twitter.

El Zoido · Dec 10, 2017

We can afford to lose this game now.

Pablo76 · Dec 10, 2017

Ugh. So where can I watch the game? Anyone, please?

Drifter · Dec 10, 2017

prath92 said:
Rashford is starting right?

Sorry my mistake

RedPed · Dec 10, 2017

Just noticed. Got 10/11 in the lineup prediction. Had Lindelof in a back 3 instead of Rashers.

sunama · Dec 10, 2017

I see the doom merchants have now accepted that the game will not be cancelled and will go ahead.
As I stated before, a big game will almost never be postponed, due to the amount of money riding on the match.
Even the emergency services will be reluctant to cancel a big game like this, if only due to the pressure from the money men.

Let's hope we can win this one.

Rhyme Animal · Dec 10, 2017

Android1974 said:
It's a go for bust, if we're losing let us lose attacking, set-up.

Indeed. And I like that.

I just think starting with a 3 in the middle and then moving to a 2 would've been wiser. But who knows.

I like the madness of it.

horsechoker · Dec 10, 2017

Other results have gone our way. I predict a City win

red4ever 79 · Dec 10, 2017

El Zoido said:
We can afford to lose this game now.

What the f*ck is this? We would be 11 points behind if we lost this. Must win

SoCross · Dec 10, 2017

Can someone PM me a river? My TV just decided to die on me

Mister_Stubbs · Dec 10, 2017

Sorry but why have sky sports got a fan, albeit a slightly famous for being a wanker fan in the studio.. what fecking insight is he going to give other than bias opinions?

Irrational. · Dec 10, 2017

Oliver will miss a City sending off and give them a penalty today. It's up to us to not let him make any dodgy calls.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool dropping points means that the pressure isn't as high, but I'm glad Jose is going for it.

Bastian · Dec 10, 2017

Happy with the line-up. Regardless of how we'd line-up, we need a bunch of great performances.

peridigm · Dec 10, 2017

Alright. Just scrubbed under my nails. I'm ready for this.

antohan · Dec 10, 2017

VP89 said:
I want us to win but its not all over from a draw. There are still many big games for both sides to play yet.

I know, swings and roundabouts, but the only objective assessment would be to expect those big games to follow the same pattern so far: they've dealt with them better.

2mufc0 · Dec 10, 2017

Stop being cowards, we are playing to win and rightly so.

Android1974 · Dec 10, 2017

Mourinho playing the lighthearted, smiling and all… I don't buy it!

MZX7 · Dec 10, 2017

crossy1686 said:
Going for bust it looks like! As many people have said before, Mourinho knows how to win games in isolation. This isn’t a change for the sake of a change, he has a plan.

I don't understand that he complained about losing balance when playing both Martial and Rashford up front and then he goes and does exactly that in, probably, the biggest match of our season so far.

But, I like what I see. As long as the intent is not to sit back, soak in pressure and hit them on the counter from the first minute, I think it'll be interesting to see what this line-up can spin together as a unit.

AkaAkuma& · Dec 10, 2017

Playing Mike and Rojo as the 2 center backs

, its just a huge brain fart moment waiting to happen.

Redplane · Dec 10, 2017

Still amazed with the squad depth Shitty have. Looking at that starting lineup and then what's on their bench.

Jazz · Dec 10, 2017

I'm not looking forward to this. Too bloody tense!

Walters_19_MuFc · Dec 10, 2017

Android1974 said:
We are not playing 4-3-3, I think it's 4-2-3-1 even if Lingard plays very deep in front of the midfield two.

Even if it is a 4231, Lingard's job will be to drop on Fernandinho, with Matic and Herrera looking after De Bruyne and Silva.

stu_1992 · Dec 10, 2017

Very attacking line up!

ants7 · Dec 10, 2017

Jose in a weird mood in pre-match interview

Android1974 · Dec 10, 2017

Guardiola saying he was expecting our lineup.

Redplane · Dec 10, 2017

AkaAkuma& said:
Playing Mike and Rojo as the 2 center backs , its just a huge brain fart moment waiting to happen.

Or just simply getting conned by what Mou describes as gusts of wind affecting the Shitty players.

Sylar · Dec 10, 2017

Attack is the best form of defence. I think Jose sort of has to do this with Pogba and Fellaini not playing. So why not just push 4 up top to use their pace and power. It will help put City on the back foot too.

cyberman · Dec 10, 2017

Centre forward really is a problem position for City with Jesus and Aguero bang out of form.
We are the form attacking side here, Jose is spot on with this approach

red4ever 79 · Dec 10, 2017

Herrera needs a big game today. We need a high press early on same as Arsenal. Big test for our fullbacks as well as these are two of the best wingers in the Premier League

Walters_19_MuFc · Dec 10, 2017

Gallagher shitting himself.

Irrational. · Dec 10, 2017

United have Neville, City have... Gallagher.

Plastic club with no history, hope they get smashed.

This is Lukaku's game, you heard it here first.

ha_rooney · Dec 10, 2017

What the feck is the point of having Noel there?!

iluvoursolskjær · Dec 10, 2017

OMDZ JUST SAW THE LINE UP

Trophy Room · Dec 10, 2017

What the heck is Noel Gallagher doing in the Skysports studio? :lol:

Camilo · Dec 10, 2017

Ballsy lineup, hope it pays off. All pace on the break and closing down.. Herrera and Matic need to switch on early. Smalling and Rojo my only real worries... Potentially chaotic!

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