Fellaini 
Otherwise it is fine though I wasn't expecting both Jones and Rojo to be rested.
Otherwise it is fine though I wasn't expecting both Jones and Rojo to be rested.
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Manchester United 2:1 Middlesbrough
Old Trafford
- Kick-off
- Sat, 31 December 2016 @ 3:00pm GMT
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In a strange way, I miss Jones and Rojo in defence. Once again though, Fellaini FFS.
Irrelevant, for me. Rotation only when necessary. Our players can handle it.
I prefer both Smalling and Bailly to Jones and Rojo but I prefer stability a whole lot more. It should be fine today, mind you.Last edited:Not sure why Fellaini is playing. Middlesbrough don't offer a height threat nor rely on set pieces .
We'll be attacking most of the game, he's not going to unlock their defence with a pass.
Odd that he starts, otherwise can't complain with rest of team.Oh good. Fellaini.This lineup should have enough quality to beat Middlesbrough.Too many changes for my likingFabio on bench for BoroI'm calling it, we'll be just as good with Fellaini as we would be without.
Wow Scholesy you Mourinho fanboy!
He played well in the holding role earlier this season
Kiss of deathPogba pushed further forward.
That front 4 should be more than enough.
He did an ok job...nothing moreWould have preferred Blind as the CDM behind Herrera and Pogba.
With Hammers game so soon its understanable.Fellaini slightly ruins that lineup. Last time we played with that midfield 3 we were demolished against Chelsea.
Why can't Mou play Mata in there I never know.Why Fellaini? So many other options.Didn't realise Jones and Rojo had been taken out too.
Thats Jones, Rojo and Carrick taken out of that base...Good team but why change the two CB's?
Defence needs consistency and Jones and Rojo deserve to keep their positions for now. Also Bailly is leaving in 2 games so it's not like he's back in for a long term run.Strange swapping out both CBs.
Fellaini is not my first choice as a back-up for Carrick, but I suppose in a way he's the only choice, with Schneiderlin on his way out. Expect Herrera to fall back into the anchor position, and Fellaini to claim Herrera's spot. Also expect Fellaini to do fine, but our midfield will struggle to dominate like it has the past few games.
Should be more than enough to grab all points comfortably.feck me. Had Mata over Fellaini.Hopefully Ander drops in front of the back four. He's much better than Fellaini defensively.It's fine as long as Herrera is holding.Erf 7/11. Fecking hell JM.I just hope Fellaini proves me wrong. I can understand resting Carrick, he'll be needed away at West Ham, I just have no faith in Fellaini. I would have rathered Schweinsteiger come into the anchoring role. I assume Herrera will drop in there now and Fellaini will be responsible for pressing, which given his lack of mobility seems a definite weak spot.Come on folks, let's have more posts rubbishing our line up. Missing the negativityI want to see Martial grab this game by the pussy. He needs a performance.2 games in 3 days , had to be some changes, happy with the team.
Side Show Bob is the only one I question.
Just what we need him to do. At home, against Middlesbrough. With THAT front 4.My prediction is we'll be winning 1-0 with it being a scrappy game until Fellaini gets subbed off and 'suddenly' we'll start playing well. I would rather play jones in midfield then fecking fellaini, can just picture him ruining every attack or bit of fast play and hampering martial and mkhitaryans play. Such a strange inclusion.
Jose doesn't like him, trust him or want him in the first team unless we're 4-0 up. Get over itI'm hoping for a great performance but really just want the 3 points no matter how we play. This time of year, with so many games so tight it's just about getting the points.
Come on!!Can't beat a New Years Eve elbow.Herrera in the middle and Fellaini on the right of the three please.Fellaini to score today.
Always provides a fair share of goals during a season.Mourinho will want Fellaini to just do the simple stuff. Which is what he did in the opening home game against Southampton and did a sufficient job.
Could be a smart move by Mourinho, if Fellaini follows instructions, it'll dampen the disdain felt towards him.Mata over Fellaini we'd have had an exciting line up.We really need another b2b midfielder to rotate with Herrera and pogba. Somebody like Vidal / nainggolan would be perfect. No disrespect to fellaini but his passing and goal threat isn't good enough.- Status
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Score Predictions
584,9,24
- Man Utd win
- Middlesbrough win
- Draw
Detailed Results
- 31% Man Utd 2:0 Middlesbrough
- 29% Man Utd 3:0 Middlesbrough
- 9% Man Utd 4:0 Middlesbrough
- 6% Man Utd 2:1 Middlesbrough
- 6% Man Utd 1:0 Middlesbrough
- 5% Man Utd 3:1 Middlesbrough
- 4% Man Utd 5:0 Middlesbrough
- 2% Man Utd 4:1 Middlesbrough
- 2% Man Utd 1:1 Middlesbrough
- 1% Man Utd 0:0 Middlesbrough
- 1% Man Utd 4:2 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 5:1 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 0:5 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 2:2 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 1:2 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 3:2 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 5:4 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 5:2 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 0:1 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 1:3 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 0:2 Middlesbrough
- 0% Man Utd 0:4 Middlesbrough
Match Stats
- Man Utd
- Middlesbrough
- Possession
- 66% 34%
- Shots
- 32 9
- Shots on Target
- 12 2
- Corners
- 12 2
- Fouls
- 9 14
Referee
Lee Mason
Man Utd Lineup
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replaced by Marcus Rashford
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replaced by Marcos Rojo
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replaced by Juan Mata
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