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Manchester United 0:2 Newcastle United

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Mon, 30 December 2024 @ 8:00pm GMT
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    Anything other than a loss then I’m amazed. We are just kneecapped in a shitstorm at the moment. Casemiro and Eriksen as a midfield is giving me painful flashbacks of making Ipswich look good.
     
    Gandalf Greyhame said:
    Hojlund may have a tough time trying ng to get the ball anywhere near the final third.
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    We need Hojlund and Amad to be making runs in behind to stretch the opposition, and then we need Eriksen and Zirkzee to find them with the right passes. This position could really suit Zirkzee. Huge opportunity for him tonight to impress in that position.
     
    That stat on sky is crazy.

    Nine goals with either Antony or Amad at RWB.

    Zero goals with Dalot or Maz there…
     
    Posh Red said:
    That stat on sky is crazy.

    Nine goals with either Antony or Amad at RWB.

    Zero goals with Dalot or Maz there…
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    That's mad. Is that specifically the rwb position or did you mean with either wing back position? The bigger issue for me is that we don't really have anyone to play on the left.
     
    Amorim on Rashford recall: "Selection. We have a lot of players outside. Every week I chose my players and this time he is here."

    Well, that’s a statement :lol:
     
    That midfield is making me worried. Antony should also be started, we need some attacking threat on one wing at least.
     
    Posh Red said:
    That stat on sky is crazy.

    Nine goals with either Antony or Amad at RWB.

    Zero goals with Dalot or Maz there…
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    Really surprised that Dalot keeps getting picked it just doesn’t work offensively or defensively
     
    always_hoping said:
    Once in 50 years Man United have lost to Newcastle in Old Trafford in a league game. (0-1 in 2013 under Moyes) going by the cafe this will be a 2nd defeat and the heaviest defeat at home to the magpies since 1972 which was 0-2.

    • 23% Man Utd 0:3 Newcastle
    • 13% Man Utd 1:3 Newcastle
    • 12% Man Utd 0:2 Newcastle
    • 12% Man Utd 0:4 Newcastle
    Newcastle's Away form in the Premier League this season.

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    D3​
    L3​
    F15​
    A13​

    Man United's home form is similar

    W4​
    D1​
    L4​
    F13​
    A14​
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    I've got this one down for a 1-1 draw.
     
    Posh Red said:
    That stat on sky is crazy.

    Nine goals with either Antony or Amad at RWB.

    Zero goals with Dalot or Maz there…
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    Amad should be back there or worst case Antony if he really wants Amad as a 10. Having both Dalot and Maz as our WBs it’s creative enough at all.

    Zirkzee will need to seriously step up today. I’m not sure he has it in him though.
     
    Our golden oldies against the most athletic midfield unit in the league... what could possibly go wrong? :confused:

    We're either going to control this game or get completely overrun.
     
    It will be interesting to see the reception Rashford get at OT when he inevitably comes on and does nothing.
     
    Really disappointed to see Amorim sticking with Dalot and Mazraoui as wing-backs. It’s so obvious that it’s too defensive and impotent. Hugely uninspiring lineup.
     
    sirAlexsglasses said:
    Taking my ten year old son to his first game, I should be getting done for child abuse, I can see us getting absolutely smashed, this is your club for life son.
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    Brings back memories. My dad took me to my first game when I was 9, which was 60 years ago. It's a great tradition to begin mate. Well done.
     
    Fortitude said:
    Our golden oldies against the most athletic midfield unit in the league... what could possibly go wrong? :confused:

    We're either going to control this game or get completely overrun.
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    Eriksen and Casemiro as a pairing scares me. Amorim definitely knows its a risky pairing but does has have a viable alternative?
     
    Newcastle will either press or counter/transition attack us into oblivion. This is gonna to be fun :annoyed:
     
    Well after seeing this lineup, I placed a double unit on Newcastle to win. This midfield is going to get ran through.
     
    Posh Red said:
    Specifically right wing back
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    Interesting. I think the best player we've had in that position this season has been Amad, tbh. But, the problem with putting him there is that we then can't play him in the position behind the striker...but it's difficult to tell if that is actually the best or right position for him right now.

    I'd be tempted to put Amad in the rwb slot, then Antony on the left. Dalot and Maz will have to be rotation options. The issue is then who plays behind Hojlund. Maybe Garnacho alongside Zirkzee?
     
    Crackers said:
    Eriksen and Casemiro as a pairing scares me. Amorim definitely knows its a risky pairing but does has have a viable alternative?
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    You either need exceptional technique and control, or power and legs to match up with them. Doesn't look good having no legs or athleticism in there unless we play a great game.
     
    The lineup is ok considering who we have available, but will get runover in midfield unless Casa is on his game. Having both Bruno and Ugarte not available is probably too much for us to overcome.
     
    Superunknown said:
    Interesting. I think the best player we've had in that position this season has been Amad, tbh. But, the problem with putting him there is that we then can't play him in the position behind the striker...but it's difficult to tell if that is actually the best or right position for him right now.

    I'd be tempted to put Amad in the rwb slot, then Antony on the left. Dalot and Maz will have to be rotation options. The issue is then who plays behind Hojlund. Maybe Garnacho alongside Zirkzee?
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    Yeah, I think if Mount had been fit then we would have seen more of Amad at wing back. Ideally, I would have Mainoo and Mount behind the striker, with Amad moved permanently to wing back until the summer.
     
    Superunknown said:
    We need Hojlund and Amad to be making runs in behind to stretch the opposition, and then we need Eriksen and Zirkzee to find them with the right passes. This position could really suit Zirkzee. Huge opportunity for him tonight to impress in that position.
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    Indeed. For some reason the fact that both Hojlund and Zirkzee play gives me some hope

    Zirk doesn’t have to be where he doesn’t wanna be (up top). And Hojlund may get some supply. Let’s just hope today he’ll stick out his neck whenever a cross comes his way
     
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Score Predictions

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  • Man Utd win
  • Newcastle win
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Detailed Results

  • 18% Man Utd 0:3 Newcastle
  • 16% Man Utd 2:1 Newcastle
  • 12% Man Utd 0:2 Newcastle
  • 12% Man Utd 1:3 Newcastle
  • 8% Man Utd 1:2 Newcastle
  • 6% Man Utd 0:4 Newcastle
  • 5% Man Utd 1:1 Newcastle
  • 3% Man Utd 2:2 Newcastle
  • 2% Man Utd 3:1 Newcastle
  • 2% Man Utd 3:2 Newcastle
  • 2% Man Utd 0:0 Newcastle
  • 2% Man Utd 3:0 Newcastle
  • 2% Man Utd 2:0 Newcastle
  • 2% Man Utd 0:9 Newcastle
  • 1% Man Utd 1:0 Newcastle
  • 1% Man Utd 1:4 Newcastle
  • 1% Man Utd 4:3 Newcastle
  • 1% Man Utd 0:5 Newcastle
  • 0% Man Utd 4:1 Newcastle
  • 0% Man Utd 0:1 Newcastle
  • 0% Man Utd 2:3 Newcastle
  • 0% Man Utd 2:5 Newcastle
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Match Stats

  1. Man Utd
  2. Newcastle
Overall possession
52.7% 47.3%
Shots
10 12
Shots on target
1 4
Total touches in the box
17 19
Goalkeeper saves
2 0
Fouls
13 8
Corners
2 3

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