Manchester United 1:6 Tottenham Hotspur

Red_Aaron · Oct 4, 2020

That spurs back 4 is a shadow of what it was just a couple of seasons ago - we should be getting some joy there

Spurs are dangerous up front and have scored about 50 goals in their last handful of games

Can see a high scoring game, hopefully we take it by the odd goal

tombombadil · Oct 4, 2020

Bastian said:
Expected. Would have been strange to see Lindelof starting given the worries about his "burn out" and Bailly's good performance midweek.

At least we have some pace in that backline now. Hopefully he will stay fit.

Probably also worried that Kane will target Lindelof. And Son will outrun Maguire.

Hammerfell · Oct 4, 2020

King Andow said:
Oh that will always be a long list, let me see. Williams, TFM, any u23 or u18 FB, Scholes, Elanga, Mejbri, I could go on.

Go on then.

Rajma · Oct 4, 2020

I genuinely feel worried about Matic and Pogba partnership, would rather Fred and VDB.

Shark · Oct 4, 2020

tombombadil said:
Probably also worried that Kane will target Lindelof. And Son will outrun Maguire.

Lindelof isn't playing.

Zen86 · Oct 4, 2020

Expect the win today, but this is probably Mourinho’s cup final so who knows.

Castia · Oct 4, 2020

That Spurs team looks strong.

Forevergiggs1 · Oct 4, 2020

Whenever I see Dier playing against us my expectations soar, especially when he's playing in defence.

Vaibhav Raj · Oct 4, 2020

GledTheRed said:
predict the minute Bailly performs a karate kick.

90th minute. We're winning 1-0 and sitting back to grind out a result. Bailly gives away a free kick as well as gets sent off after a VAR review. Spurs score from the free kick. Lindelof is seen giggling on the bench. Maguire drops down to his knees and starts sobbing. Ole crosses his legs in his chair and grinds his teeth, changes from the match view to Twitter on his tablet to see if Zorc has finally agreed to say something positive about Sancho transfer to United.

Meanwhile Bruno kicks us back off and passes to Pogba and he scores from the halfway line. We win 2-1. Pogba flips Mourinho off.

Bubz27 · Oct 4, 2020

How many minutes has that Spurs team had in the last week?

starman · Oct 4, 2020

No James, would not be surprised to see him loaned out tomorrow

Lash · Oct 4, 2020

Yagami said:
That midfield will be all over us like a rash, though. That three man midfield gets overrun a lot in general, but Pogba clearly being unfit on top of that is a cause for concern as he'll most likely get no time to settle in possession.

Fingers crossed he's ready and we do well!

Yeah, I agree pogba needs to not have one of those games getting caught in possession in the middle of the park trying something silly.

Maybe I'm being too optimistic!

Redplane · Oct 4, 2020

If Arse can suddenly improve and win games while still having a rather shite team there is no excuse why we cant step it up with our players.

Biggest worry is Spurs are on form in almost all key positions so it ll be interesting to see if Ole s perceived lack of strategic wisdom will come to light.

Bwuk · Oct 4, 2020

GlastonSpur said:
Rested

He’s not rested, Doherty can’t defend. Aurier is better defensively.

Would imagine Sissoko and Hojberg will aim to kick lumps out of Bruno to nullify us.

Very worried about Regulion and Son vs Greenwood and AWB. Masons not the best at defending and AWB is poor positionally.

Rajma · Oct 4, 2020

bond19821982 said:
That midfield will be overrun . Ole has missed the trick here.

Why is it so obvious to us and coaching staff can’t see it through? Matic-Pogba against bigger teams is asking for a trouble.

Hoof the ball · Oct 4, 2020

Zen86 said:
Expect the win today, but this is probably Mourinho’s cup final so who knows.

Expect a win versus the insanely in-form Kane and Son?

We expected a win vs. Palace and Brighton and nearly came out of those two with 1 point. We haven't proved there's any certainties about playing a team this strong thus far. Maybe if we win this, then I'll have more confidence going into big games, but yeah, I'm nervous.

Handré1990 · Oct 4, 2020

ClaytonBlackmoorLeftPeg said:
In order to win, we are going to need to score more goals than them.

Statue of Limitations said:
Michael Owen multiple Caf accounts - confirmed.

Web of Bissaka said:
To score is to win
To win is to score

Hah! I got three bites!

I think we’ll win. First good performance of the season incoming.

Baneofthegame · Oct 4, 2020

Hoof The Ball said:
Expect a win versus the insanely in-form Kane and Son?

We expected a win vs. Palace and Brighton and nearly came out of those two with 1 point. We haven't proved there's any certainties about playing a team this strong thus far. Maybe if we win this, then I'll have more confidence going into big games, but yeah, I'm nervous.

We couldn’t play much worse those two games and came away with 3 points some how.

While I don’t think it will be easy, we should win this 2-1/2-0 in my opinion.

groovyalbert · Oct 4, 2020

GlastonSpur said:
No. Our strongest XI would be Moura (not Lamela), Doherty (not Aurier) and Lo Celso (instead of Sissoko). And maybe Alderweireld instead of Sanchez.

But we've played so many games that some must be rested.

Would agree on Lo Celso in hindsight, not sure about the others. But I'm guessing you're better suited to assess.

Chief123 · Oct 4, 2020

The spurs attack is seriously lacking pace with Kane and Lamela. Stop Son and it’s done!

JPB · Oct 4, 2020

Ole finally showing some balls and dropping Lindelof. This should have happened ages ago.

OldTrevil · Oct 4, 2020

Not looking forward to Matic playing false CB and leaving Paul isolated in the middle, when the latter has been visibly unfit. The coaching staff always make at least one glaring error and the team often ends up disjointed. Give Pogba a runner or don't play him at all as he's not a midfield workhorse

FreakyJim · Oct 4, 2020

I hate the Matic - Pogba midfield. So slow. We basically can't press with those two sitting back. We have to drop deep and lump it forward.

Santoryo · Oct 4, 2020

Cassidy said:
Wait no fullbacks on the bench?

Because he's still in Portugal

tombombadil · Oct 4, 2020

Shark said:
Lindelof isn't playing.

I know. I meant that Bailly was meant to mitigate that.

Rajma · Oct 4, 2020

FreakyJim said:
I hate the Matic - Pogba midfield. So slow. We basically can't press with those two sitting back. We have to drop deep and lump it forward.

It will create huge gaps in our midfield alright.

KennyBurner · Oct 4, 2020

bond19821982 said:
That midfield will be overrun . Ole has missed the trick here.

Overrun by Ndombele? this is spurs we are talking about.

King Andow · Oct 4, 2020

Hammerfell said:
Go on then.

Fred the Red, any drunk fan outside Old Trafford, Lindelöf's wife, the bus driver or just give it to Giggsy till the end of the game.

Cassidy · Oct 4, 2020

Santoryo said:
Because he's still in Portugal

Can he play both sides then? And where is Williams?

Hoof the ball · Oct 4, 2020

I'm mostly worried about Spurs counter-attacking. That's our clear weakness. We get absolutely pummelled on the break. Lesser teams have almost made us look like mugs. Thankfully Bailly is there because boy is he needed vs. Son. My prediction is that it won't be a low scoring game. Both teams like to hit on the break, this could either be a big scoring win for one team, or a draw with 2 or 3 goals aside.

mu4c_20le · Oct 4, 2020

Castia said:
That Spurs team looks strong.

It's not. Lamela is shite, rotated midfield, Dier and Aurier instead of Toby and Doherty.

Cassidy · Oct 4, 2020

mu4c_20le said:
It's not. Lamela is shite, rotated midfield, Dier and Aurier instead of Toby and Doherty.

Toby isn't a starter

ThinkTank@Cafe · Oct 4, 2020

JPB said:
Ole finally showing some balls and dropping Lindelof. This should have happened ages ago.

Lindelof is truly shit, but Bailly has a unique “bonus”: 50% chance of goal against/red card.

ShinjiNinja26 · Oct 4, 2020

No fullbacks on the bench. Ole sending a message to the board, get Telles signed!

Sandikan · Oct 4, 2020

tombombadil said:
Probably also worried that Kane will target Lindelof. And Son will outrun Maguire.

Hopefully he does target Lindelof.
Seeing as though he's on the bench and that.

TheGame · Oct 4, 2020

Castia said:
That Spurs team looks strong.

Really? The midfield looks very weak attacking wise.

cyberman · Oct 4, 2020

FreakyJim said:
I hate the Matic - Pogba midfield. So slow. We basically can't press with those two sitting back. We have to drop deep and lump it forward.

Jose doesn't press, Spurs don't press. That midfield is shocking and it will be us leading them a merry dance. We wont be lumping it forward

Cassidy · Oct 4, 2020

ShinjiNinja26 said:
No fullbacks on the bench. Ole sending a message to the board, get Telles signed!

No striker or winger either...

mu4c_20le · Oct 4, 2020

Cassidy said:
Toby isn't a starter

Meh, he should be

Redplane · Oct 4, 2020

Sandikan said:
Hopefully he does target Lindelof.
Seeing as though he's on the bench and that.

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