League Cup 4th Round

Manchester United 0:0 Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough win 3:1 on penalties

Old Trafford

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Wed, 28 October 2015 @ 8:00pm GMT
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    Exciting line up. Going to miss the first half because of an exam but will probably try and finish it quickly to catch the second half. Hopefully Memphis does well.
     
    Good mixture of youth and first teamers in need of game time against an in-inform team. A bit overkill that bench, though.
     
    Expected a stronger line-up but glad i only got 7 right. This is an exciting 11! Like some have pointed out, Smalling could have been rested, really.
     
    That's a good team, younger players getting their chance. Lets hope they impress.
     
    Amethyst said:
    Anyone want to have a go at explaining why on Earth Chris Smalling needs to play against 'Boro in a League Cup game?
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    He probably wants to and the younger players up front will be calmer with experienced players like him. He'll be fine.
     
    wiz4231 said:
    What's going on with Sean Goss, can anybody enlighten me?
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    All you need to know about Sean Goss

    Sean Goss was perhaps a surprise inclusion in the 26-man squad for Manchester United's Tour 2015, presented by Aon.

    The 19-year-old midfielder is the only outfield member of the party, with the exception of the four new signings, who has yet to make a senior appearance for the Reds. We answer some of the questions being posed by supporters after he flew out with the rest of the group to Seattle.

    Has Goss' elevation to the senior squad come out of the blue?
    He trained with the first team last season and also in the days leading up to the tour squad announcement. Luke Shaw told us in May the midfielder had been one of the youngsters stepping up who had impressed him the most.

    How did he perform at Under-21 level last season?
    Very well. Playing with senior stars alongside him, he grew in confidence and scored his first goal in the 1-1 draw at Leicester City, feeding off Robin van Persie's lay-off. Warren Joyce's side won the nationwide title and he was a key member of the squad, making 10 appearances.

    What sort of player is he?
    Tidy in possession and an astute passer, his style has drawn comparisons with Michael Carrick. Capable of adding more goals, as his record at younger age levels proved, he has developed the defensive side of his game considerably under Joyce's tutelage.

    Did he come up through the ranks?
    Goss joined United from Exeter City in 2012 after appearing as a guest for Paul McGuinness' young Reds side in the AEGON Future Cup in Amsterdam.

    What do people say about him?
    Reserves coach Joyce was pleased to see him make the travelling party for the United States. "Gossy did really well last year," he told MUTV. "He's a dependable lad and has got it all sorted when the ball comes to him with his pass selection. His technique is good and he's worked really hard. He had an opportunity to train with the manager and he must have done something to catch the eye. He needs to continue doing that on tour and we'll see how well he can impress the manager and the rest of the staff."


    Anything else we should know?
    In 2005, as a nine-year-old, he was a mascot for United's goalless draw with Exeter City in the FA Cup third round at Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney sat out the tie but scored in the replay.
     
    Sergio Romero could see us knocked out tonight.
     
    Gladly did woefully in line up game. Team looks exciting. Didn't expect that. Is Fergie back in charge?

    Reckon there will be a few goals in this one.
     
    Good team, although i'm surprised to see Mike starting. Other than that, can't really grumble. Love the look of the front four. Think they'll trouble M'borough a lot.
     
    I'm pleased, overall. Big test for the youngsters. We should have enough to go through comfortably though.
     
    Amethyst said:
    Anyone want to have a go at explaining why on Earth Chris Smalling needs to play against 'Boro in a League Cup game?
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    Because we want to win a trophy and the league cup looks like the easiest (and most likely) one we will win?
     
    Is this the first time this season that Rooney didn't start (apart from that one game he was out injured for)?
     
    I forgot to check who were injured.
    I had Jones and McNair as cb's, with Blind and Darmian as full backs.
    I guess 9/11 in the starting lineup, and most likely 1 or 2 subs, isn't too bad in the league cup, where our lineups are ususally pretty random :)
     
    That's really a poor midfield, isn't it? I mean, we should win but I was hoping we would get one of Herrera, BSF, or Schniederlin in there.
     
    Ixion said:
    He probably wants to and the younger players up front will be calmer with experienced players like him. He'll be fine.
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    Mmm, still think we should have enough without having to play him.

    wiz4231 said:
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    Carrick's the captain tonight, not Smalling.

    FromTheBench said:
    Who else is there ?

    Slightly worried about no Jones on the bench.
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    Rojo and Blind could play with Tony V and Darmian as full backs. I know we're thin in defence with McNair injured and Jones it turns out nowhere to be seen. But I don't see why we need to play him.
     
    Is the match live on any radio station? I'll be driving home and will tune into a radio via my phone.
     
    FromTheBench said:
    Rather have played Johnstone than ROmero tbh.
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    Personally i would do that aswell, but Romero is our 2nd keeper, he needs games, so it makes more sense that he plays.
     
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Score Predictions

640,12,8
  • Man Utd win
  • Middlesbrough win
  • Draw

Detailed Results

  • 37% Man Utd 3:0 Middlesbrough
  • 27% Man Utd 2:0 Middlesbrough
  • 10% Man Utd 3:1 Middlesbrough
  • 8% Man Utd 4:0 Middlesbrough
  • 5% Man Utd 2:1 Middlesbrough
  • 3% Man Utd 5:0 Middlesbrough
  • 3% Man Utd 4:1 Middlesbrough
  • 2% Man Utd 1:0 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 0:0 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 1:1 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 0:1 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 1:3 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 3:2 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 4:2 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 5:1 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 2:2 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 1:2 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 0:2 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 5:2 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 0:3 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 1:5 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 5:3 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 0:4 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 5:5 Middlesbrough
  • 0% Man Utd 0:5 Middlesbrough
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Match Stats

  1. Man Utd
  2. Middlesbrough
Possession
56% 44%
Shots
13 7
Shots on Target
6 6
Corners
8 4
Fouls
12 7

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Lee Mason

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