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Manchester United 0:0 West Bromwich Albion

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    Android1974 said:
    Maybe you're right regarding the formation, it could be a way to put a fresher Young on the left, while allowing Valencia on the right to have less ground to cover.

    On the other hand, it's a pity we're leaving both Mata and Martial on the bench, although I'm not sure the fact they're more rested and been training with the team won't give them a big chance to start instead of Mkhitaryan and Lingard, respectively.
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    They could easily start, especially in that 3-4-3 formation where the two behind the striker don't have to track back that much.

    There could be several reasons for José's change to this formation. One is probably the lack of a proper defensive midfielder in the team. Carrick in a way is, but doesn't play that much. I think Mourinho prefers Pogba-Herrera duo, but has tried it and noticed there's a big weakness in lack of discipline and cover for the back four. Another could be the LB situation. As we have no-one near Valencia's level on that side, this way we have more support for whoever plays there.
     
    Rojo played a whole game this night on very high altitude… With all the bananas in the world, I'm having a hard time imagining him in good conditions to play, really.
     
    top1whoisman said:
    They could easily start, especially in that 3-4-3 formation where the two behind the striker don't have to track back that much.

    There could be several reasons for José's change to this formation. One is probably the lack of a proper defensive midfielder in the team. Carrick in a way is, but doesn't play that much. I think Mourinho prefers Pogba-Herrera duo, but has tried it and noticed there's a big weakness in lack of discipline and cover for the back four. Another could be the LB situation. As we have no-one near Valencia's level on that side, this way we have more support for whoever plays there.
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    I thought the major factor for the change in formation was the unavailability of midfield and attackers due to injury and suspensions, in conjunction with a severe run of games. Now that the injuries are mainly at the back, I'm curious to see if Mourinho sticks with it.

    In my view, it would be weird to start an home game with an understrength team while leaving Mata, Rooney and Martial on the bench. Perhaps it's the time to unbalance the team with possession attacking free flowing football. Mourinho sometimes is too afraid for his own good.
    (Speculation mode on:) If Fellaini was also unavailable, we could play a very Guardiola like suicide attacking formation 4-1-4-1:
    De Gea
    Bailly–Rojo–Blind–Young
    Carrick
    Valencia–Mata–Mkhitaryan–Martial
    Rashford​
    or perhaps a very strange and beautiful 3-5-2:
    De Gea
    Bailly–Rojo–Blind
    Valencia–Mata–Carrick–Mkhitaryan–Young
    Rashford–Martial​
     
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    Clas Sified said:
    I thought Fellaini was likely to recover? If he does, it'll most likely be him and Carrick in the centre of the park, no?
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    LuisNaniencia said:
    Didn't fellaini injure his toe?
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    top1whoisman said:
    He did, but José didn't mention him today when discussed the injuries, so there might be a chance that he plays.
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    Guess his toe wasn't too badly injured then. In that case Carrick and Fellaini it is. Not sure what formation or forwards he would use though. Can't see the 3-4-3 being used.
     
    Here's a big opportunity for United to improve their average home record with back to back victories.

    But I don't think it will happen. For Everton in midweek, we have to hope their pre and post-Derby intenstity wears them out while our return of Zlatan and Herrera gives us the edge. It might see us home.

    But this West Brom game looks even more awkward. Ex reds, Pulis and a confident team, who've just tanked Arsenal, looking for more scowls at Old Trafford?

    Hope not, but I think they'll score and we might not have enough to get the points.
     
    It'll be difficult to play this game before an important one on Tuesday against Everton without defenders.

    I hope that Mourinho will manage his team for the two games.

    With Smalling and Jones out we have to play Marouane in the middle with Carrick.

    But guys, lets be honest, if we fear WBA at home we're not Man Utd.

    We should be able to create, score and not conceiding too much.

    I rely on De Gea, Fellaini and Bailly on set pieces

    --------------------------------De Gea-----------------------------------
    Valencia---------------Bailly------------Rojo----------------------Shaw
    --------------------------------Carrick-----------------------------------
    Mata---------------Mkhitaryan---------Fellaini------------------Martial
    --------------------------------Rashford---------------------------------
     
    pocco said:
    I don't think it's the fact we're playing West Brom that has people worried, it's our injuries and suspensions. If any of our rivals were going into this game with the same injuries then we'd all be fancying an upset.
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    No we wouldn't.

    People are making a huge fuss about injuries and suspensions but given that a lot of people would have Rojo and Bailly as their first choice centre-back partnership it really boils down to 3 of our starting XI missing. Other big teams would cope with that fine.
     
    Not sure whats going to happen with this one given the state of our injuries.
     
    With any luck, circumstances may mean that they are not too scared to leave their 18 yard line this time, in which case we'd have a better chance.
     
    I see people have Shaw down to start. The only way I see that happening is if Blind plays midfield. I could see Shaw maybe starting against Everton though.
     
    With the state of our home form this season, it's no surprise people aren't that confident as it is. Let alone with injuries and suspensions, especially when it takes some of our best headerers out!

    However, it is still West Brom, at home.

    If we can't get a win, then we shouldn't feel too hard done by about missing top 4. But we've said that after each frustrating draw, and still have a chance! Maybe the last one!

    Can Everton for about the 1st time in 100 years get something at Anfield though?
     
    Android1974 said:
    I thought the major factor for the change in formation was the unavailability of midfield and attackers due to injury and suspensions, in conjunction with a severe run of games. Now that the injuries are mainly at the back, I'm curious to see if Mourinho sticks with it.

    In my view, it would be weird to start an home game with an understrength team while leaving Mata, Rooney and Martial on the bench. Perhaps it's the time to unbalance the team with possession attacking free flowing football. Mourinho sometimes is too afraid for his own good.
    (Speculation mode on:) If Fellaini was also unavailable, we could play a very Guardiola like suicide attacking formation 4-1-4-1:
    De Gea
    Bailly–Rojo–Blind–Young
    Carrick
    Valencia–Mata–Mkhitaryan–Martial
    Rashford​
    or perhaps a very strange and beautiful 3-5-2:
    De Gea
    Bailly–Rojo–Blind
    Valencia–Mata–Carrick–Mkhitaryan–Young
    Rashford–Martial​
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    Same players, but unleashing my inner Bielsa:

    De Gea
    Bailly - Rojo - Blind
    Valenia - Carrick - Young
    Mata
    Mkhitaryan - Rashford - Martial
     
    RedRob said:
    Same players, but unleashing my inner Bielsa:

    De Gea
    Bailly - Rojo - Blind
    Valenia - Carrick - Young
    Mata
    Mkhitaryan - Rashford - Martial
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    If the ball's on the floor that could be ok.

    But you do wonder who is going to do the aerial side of things with our main powerful players out!
     
    rocks13 said:
    No we wouldn't.

    People are making a huge fuss about injuries and suspensions but given that a lot of people would have Rojo and Bailly as their first choice centre-back partnership it really boils down to 3 of our starting XI missing. Other big teams would cope with that fine.
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    Agree, Smalling and Jones are criticsed by the majority but then we bemoan their absence.

    A squad the size of ours should be able to handle the absentees and beat West Brom at home.

    Most if not all of our starting XI would get into their team.
     
    rocks13 said:
    No we wouldn't.

    People are making a huge fuss about injuries and suspensions but given that a lot of people would have Rojo and Bailly as their first choice centre-back partnership it really boils down to 3 of our starting XI missing. Other big teams would cope with that fine.
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    Ibrahimovic, Pogba, Herrera with Fellaini looking unlikely. Then we still don't know the situation with Shaw, Rooney & Martial and whether they have recovered.
     
    pocco said:
    Ibrahimovic, Pogba, Herrera with Fellaini looking unlikely. Then we still don't know the situation with Shaw, Rooney & Martial and whether they have recovered.
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    Shaw's our 5th choice left-back, most people on here would happily see Rooney never play for the club again, Fellaini and Martial are both likely to be available.

    Again, your trying to make our injury situation appear much worse than it actually is.
     
    Obviously we've struggled all season at home against the lesser sides, so my big hope is that Pulis sees United's absences as an opportunity to be more adventurous than he would otherwise be. We surely have enough offensive quality to take advantage if that's the case.
     
    WBA at home must be the perfect match to have Fellaini. A bit slow team with few people threatening on the counter and lots of aerial power
     
    Seems to be a lack of confidence from most here about this game so we will likely win this comfortably.
     
    Android1974 said:
    I thought the major factor for the change in formation was the unavailability of midfield and attackers due to injury and suspensions, in conjunction with a severe run of games. Now that the injuries are mainly at the back, I'm curious to see if Mourinho sticks with it.

    In my view, it would be weird to start an home game with an understrength team while leaving Mata, Rooney and Martial on the bench. Perhaps it's the time to unbalance the team with possession attacking free flowing football. Mourinho sometimes is too afraid for his own good.
    (Speculation mode on:) If Fellaini was also unavailable, we could play a very Guardiola like suicide attacking formation 4-1-4-1:
    De Gea
    Bailly–Rojo–Blind–Young
    Carrick
    Valencia–Mata–Mkhitaryan–Martial
    Rashford​
    or perhaps a very strange and beautiful 3-5-2:
    De Gea
    Bailly–Rojo–Blind
    Valencia–Mata–Carrick–Mkhitaryan–Young
    Rashford–Martial    ​
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    quite like this

    Bailly and Rojo can cope with Rondon and Blind can step up with the ball
     
    RedRob said:
    Same players, but unleashing my inner Bielsa:

    De Gea
    Bailly - Rojo - Blind
    Valenia - Carrick - Young
    Mata
    Mkhitaryan - Rashford - Martial
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    Could be, but I do think Mkhitaryan is the one who now plays through the middle, since Mata and Valencia produce a powerful combination on the right wing.
     
    If we play 3 at the back, we'll have no other trustworthy center-back on the bench, and just one injury would force us to change formation.

    Actually, that will happen too if we deploy Blind as left-back.
     
    Sandikan said:
    With the state of our home form this season, it's no surprise people aren't that confident as it is. Let alone with injuries and suspensions, especially when it takes some of our best headerers out!

    However, it is still West Brom, at home.

    If we can't get a win, then we shouldn't feel too hard done by about missing top 4. But we've said that after each frustrating draw, and still have a chance! Maybe the last one!

    Can Everton for about the 1st time in 100 years get something at Anfield though?
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    If Toffees win, it would be Lukaku scoring a hattrick. In which case we should get him, no questions asked.
     
    Anyone in Manchester know whether or not any pubs in Withington/Didsbury show 3pm kick offs? I know courtyard does but can't be arsed going down there
    @Rado_N @Wumminator
     
    Can't see us playing with 3 at the back, mainly because we are short of CB's.
    Fellaini due to be back so probably him and Carrick in midfield.
    Guessing Rashford up top and fast players around him.
    Rooney available, hopefully on the bench.
     
    Paul the Wolf said:
    Can't see us playing with 3 at the back, mainly because we are short of CB's.
    Fellaini due to be back so probably him and Carrick in midfield.
    Guessing Rashford up top and fast players around him.
    Rooney available, hopefully on the bench.
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    That's how I see it as well. 3 CBs would lead to a lot of sterile possession against a deep-lying team like West Brom anyway.

    Hope the 3 Ms play behind Rashford and Martial delivers.
     
    top1whoisman said:
    A challenging run-in ahead, and it most definitely starts on Saturday. I have much more confidence in the Everton match than this one. Think it’ll be:

    DDG

    Bailly—Blind—Rojo
    Valencia—————————Young
    Carrick—Fellaini
    Mkhitaryan————Lingard
    Rashford
    ​
    Mourinho didn’t mention Rooney or Fellaini as injured players, so there’s a chance Rooney starts as well.
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    I have Mata instead of a Young and a 4-2-3-1.
     
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