Manchester United 1:0 Tottenham Hotspur

Charlie Foley · Aug 8, 2015

I was expecting a line up just like this but I was still hoping for 4-3-3, and a place for Ander. Won't complain yet as I didn't get to see enough of preseason to pass comment, so I'll see how today goes.

Also interested to see when we have possession of the ball, will Carrick split the centrebacks like he did at times last season? (and the full backs push up) And if that happens will Schneiderlin push forward or sit? Interesting too that both of our CBs have played at full back, with different success, both ought to be comfortable coming out to cover if Shaw or Darmian gets caught out

Scorpy · Aug 8, 2015

Jones dropped because of his feck ups vs PSG? The most obvious explanation IMO...Van Gaal even said after the match that the spot next to Blind at CB is up for grabs for the Spurs game.

Jazz · Aug 8, 2015

Meh, except for wanting Herrera to start with Scherderlin - not really bothered about who else is there. Just want us to win.

Clas Sified · Aug 8, 2015

feck OFF. I changed Romero for Johnstone in my predictions after reading the caf. feck me.

Krits · Aug 8, 2015

I don't care about the line up. Just looking forward to the match. Looking forward to how the new boys play.

Catt · Aug 8, 2015

Dargonk said:
Mixed feeling about that team. Not sure I like the idea of Blind at CB and a big unknown over the keeper, means I'm not confident we won't concede. Actually rather nervous going into this match, but hopefully everything clicks together, particular the new boys going forward.

Oh we'll concede alright, just hope we score more than them.

Jagga7 · Aug 8, 2015

Looking at our bench we really lack attacking options. We're not used to this at all, one thing Fergie did was always buy attackers. We need Pedro + another striker.

Stack · Aug 8, 2015

Clas Sified said:
feck OFF. I changed Romero for Johnstone in my predictions after reading the caf. feck me.

We all ganged together to convince people to put Johnstone in because we are a pack of arseholes.

Raees · Aug 8, 2015

11/11 love you LVG

JPRouve · Aug 8, 2015

Krits said:
I don't care about the line up. Just looking forward to the match. Looking forward to how the new boys play.

I'm more worried about the old boys.

tob · Aug 8, 2015

Distracted Steward said:
I think he really did himself no favors with his performance in the PSG friendly. I figured he'd make the bench, though.

Yeah, even Blind outperformed him in that game. But as you say, he should have been on the bench at least. So he must have injured himself. Now we're only a Smalling injurie too be back at normal again.

Lewis.no.9 · Aug 8, 2015

Jagga7 said:
Looking at our bench we really lack attacking options. We're not used to this at all, one thing Fergie did was always buy attackers. We need Pedro + another striker.

Kane!!

prarek · Aug 8, 2015

DomesticTadpole said:
Just coming back from injury, so not ready yet. He might be on Uniteds bench by the end of the game.

kps88 · Aug 8, 2015

Schmeichel saying Depay will play wide with Mata central. Looks like Pete hasn't been paying attention during the preseason.

Varun · Aug 8, 2015

at those that picked Johnstone.

holyland red · Aug 8, 2015

Pexbo said:
Imagine if we play well and win, people are going to be fecking furious.

Nervous as feck tbh, but couldn't help :lol:

DomesticTadpole · Aug 8, 2015

tob said:
Yeah, even Blind outperformed him in that game. But as you say, he should have been on the bench at least. So he must have injured himself. Now we're only a Smalling injurie too be back at normal again.

He must be ill or injured, surely he wouldn't have McNair on the bench instead of him.

Summit · Aug 8, 2015

I changed to Johnstone this morn, otherwise it would be 11 correct picks for me.

Someone · Aug 8, 2015

Is that the 3rd kit?

Walters_19_MuFc · Aug 8, 2015

Smalling to have Kane in his back pocket - again.

Spielmacher · Aug 8, 2015

Summit said:
I changed to Johnson this morn, otherwise it would be 11 correct picks for me.

Former Liverpool and England right-back?

Catt · Aug 8, 2015

Pexbo said:
Imagine if we play well and win, people are going to be fecking furious.

Scary.

Devil may care · Aug 8, 2015

Well I got 11/11 but was hoping to be wrong on the keeper, such a stupid choice. Surprised Jones isn't even on the bench.

Fully Fledged · Aug 8, 2015

I got the goalkeeper wrong.
I'm still feeling. Confident 3-1

Galactic · Aug 8, 2015

Come on, lads! Give me a 6-0 win! Desperate to have a great weekend here.

sunama · Aug 8, 2015

Varun said:
at those that picked Johnstone.

Well Romero has no experience in the EPL and didnt play in pre-season. He cant even speak English.
Johnstone has none of the above problems.
So, logically, I expected Johnstone to start.

Van Gaalacticos · Aug 8, 2015

Genuinely shocking we are going into the season with no injury trouble yet we're playing Blind at centre back. I hope this works out better than I think it can. Come on United! Let's smash em and make this post look stupid.

Orton · Aug 8, 2015

So the lads on sky think we'll struggle for top 4. Really hope we answer those critics emphatically today and bring in a couple more good players before the end of the window.

Someone · Aug 8, 2015

Varun said:
at those that picked Johnstone.

Got played by the fecking media, never again.

Summit · Aug 8, 2015

Spielmacher said:
Former Liverpool and England right-back?

ffs

Mr.Kaya · Aug 8, 2015

Varun said:
at those that picked Johnstone.

Oh well let's hope Romero performs well...but it's not that suprising that many of chose Johnstone I'd say, he played many matches in the preseason after all. How many matches has Romero played lately?

marlowe78 · Aug 8, 2015

Lloris has an injured wrist. Interesting match with the backup keepers in.

prath92 · Aug 8, 2015

Summit said:
I changed to Johnstone this morn, otherwise it would be 11 correct picks for me.

He plays for Stoke now

Drifter · Aug 8, 2015

Would have got all eleven if it was not for that pesky Romero.

DatIrishFella · Aug 8, 2015

Anustart89 said:
@DatIrishFella

Changed Romero to Johnstone in the lineup prediction after your musings in the party last night

Lolzies.

How do you check what line up you picked?

KiD MoYeS · Aug 8, 2015

marlowe78 said:
Lloris has an injured wrist. Interesting match with the backup keepers in.

Not sure Romero is our backup 'keeper at the moment.

DomesticTadpole · Aug 8, 2015

Big Ron worried about the goalie.

DatIrishFella · Aug 8, 2015

Drifter said:
Would have got all elven if it was not for that pesky Romero.

Legolas up front?

Pexbo · Aug 8, 2015

Fully Fledged said:
I got the goalkeeper wrong.
I'm still feeling. Confident 3-1

Hopefully a lot of people have got Romero wrong, we're fecked if they haven't.

Kaos · Aug 8, 2015

10/11....the mirror can feck off with their shite inside knowledge

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