Newcastle United 0:1 Manchester United

Wednesday at Stoke · Mar 1, 2015

bosnian_red said:
Apparently its Thursday morning... We'll see I guess. Doubt he'll play in both this game and the game against arsenal because of the extra travelling he'll need to do and because he'll miss training on Thursday.
Mata and carrick in for him and falcao though and overall I think we'd be fine, if he is out.

How long does it really take to fly chartered between Manchester and Spain?

bosnian_red · Mar 1, 2015

Wednesday at Stoke said:
How long does it really take to fly chartered between Manchester and Spain?

No idea but I'd imagine he'd miss training for that day most likely I'd imagine. Either way, Van Gaal might look at those games and try to put more defensive cover in, so he might have been tempted to switch it up anyways, and this doesn't really help herrera's case though it can't have that big of an impact really. We'll see I guess.

Lawman · Mar 1, 2015

Sean_RedDevil said:
Okay you would play....
Herrera - Carrick/Blind - Blind
And??? - Rooney - Young

Herrera Carrick or Blind and Mata in front then a 3 of Rooney up top and Young and Di Maria

Rezyuz · Mar 1, 2015

DDG

Valencia - Smalling - Rojo - Shaw

Blind

Mata - Herrera

Di Maria - Rooney - Januzaj

If Di Maria is being a nab again, Januzaj/Young.

C'est Moi Cantona · Mar 1, 2015

Rezyuz said:
DDG

Valencia - Smalling - Rojo - Shaw

Blind

Mata - Herrera

Di Maria - Rooney - Januzaj

If Di Maria is being a nab again, Januzaj/Young.

Young has to start really, Di Maria might be better coming on 65-70 mins when the opposition are tired, he could maybe have more of an impact, on form he as no right to be starting just now.

Would go with the rest of the ream though, but think it will be Rooney where Mata is, and Falcao up top.

Sarni · Mar 1, 2015

In theory we should be able to beat this Newcastle side with ease but with our away record this season a draw would actually be a terrific result. :lol:

I just hope Liverpool don't go above us on Wednesday, they play Burnley at home which is as good as a certain win.

Raw · Mar 1, 2015

Sarni said:
In theory we should be able to beat this Newcastle side with ease but with our away record this season a draw would actually be a terrific result.

4 points from 3 games against Sunderland, Swansea and Newcastle would be a complete disaster :lol:

Right before the games get truly difficult too.

WR10 · Mar 1, 2015

Di maria will not start.

DDG
Valencia Jones Rojo Shaw
Blind Herrara
Januzaj Mata Young
Rooney

Dumbstar · Mar 1, 2015

Sarni said:
In theory we should be able to beat this Newcastle side with ease but with our away record this season a draw would actually be a terrific result. I just hope Liverpool don't go above us on Wednesday, they play Burnley at home which is as good as a certain win.

Lets see if you're actually any good with these Sat, Wed, Sat games.

2 man midfield · Mar 1, 2015

--------------De Gea---------------
Valencia-Smalling-Rojo-----Shaw
---------------Blind----------------
---------Herrera--Mata------------
----Di Maria-------------Young----
--------------Rooney---------------

Think it's more likely we'll see Falcao for Mata and 2 up top, but i'd love this.

bleedred · Mar 1, 2015

Given our away form and how tough a place SJP park is to go to, I am really surprised at the number of people predicting a win. The best we will get out of this game is a draw, I suppose, but we might very well lose this.

soapythecat · Mar 1, 2015

Would love to see Mata start on Wednesday night. Behind Rooney, he could do well.
Control the game and win it relatively comfortably I think.

Bwuk · Mar 2, 2015

Dave
Valencia - Smalling - Rojo - Shaw
Herrera - Blind
Mata
Januzaj - Rooney - Young

Sean_RedDevil · Mar 2, 2015

Lawman said:
Herrera Carrick or Blind and Mata in front then a 3 of Rooney up top and Young and Di Maria

Of course i meant Di Maria and not another Blind in the line-up

Yeah i would like your front 6

Raw said:
4 points from 3 games against Sunderland, Swansea and Newcastle would be a complete disaster

Right before the games get truly difficult too.

Newcastle have lost just 3 times at home (Manchester City, Sunderland & Southampton) and our away record is awful so the stats are speaking against us

But if we don't beat Newcastle on Wednesday then my hope for a top 4 finish flies away

RedDevil@84 · Mar 2, 2015

Assuming Herrera or his mind is off in Spain

-------------DDG-----------
Valencia Smalling Rojo Shaw/Young
---Fellaini----Blind-----ADM------
--------- Mata ----------------
----- Rooney----- Wilson------

Subs: Valdes/Lindegaard, Falcao, McNair, Januzaj, Blackett, Carrick

hbgreg · Mar 2, 2015

Sean_RedDevil said:
Newcastle have lost just 3 times at home (Manchester City, Sunderland & Southampton)

They still have Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, West Ham, West Brom and Swansea to play at home.

They did beat Everton Liverpool and Chelsea but Everton are bottom half of the table and that was when Liverpool probably also was. Chelsea was a freak result.

Draws with Burnley, Stoke, Palace, Hull.

I am not beaming with confidence but your stats were a bit skewed since they have a lot of tough games coming up at home.

hbgreg · Mar 2, 2015

Sarni said:
In theory we should be able to beat this Newcastle side with ease but with our away record this season a draw would actually be a terrific result. I just hope Liverpool don't go above us on Wednesday, they play Burnley at home which is as good as a certain win.

Not so certain.

Sean_RedDevil · Mar 2, 2015

hbgreg said:
They still have Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham, West Ham, West Brom and Swansea to play at home.

They did beat Everton Liverpool and Chelsea but Everton are bottom half of the table and that was when Liverpool probably also was. Chelsea was a freak result.

Draws with Burnley, Stoke, Palace, Hull.

I am not beaming with confidence but your stats were a bit skewed since they have a lot of tough games coming up at home.

Freak results or not but at the end of the day they have beaten this clubs at home......and to be honest it's not really about if Newcastle have 0 home defeats or 10 home defeats

With our away record this season.....i wouldn't even confident right now with an away match at Championship side Wigan (2 home wins in 17 games)

Welsh Wonder · Mar 2, 2015

I wouldn't mind seeing this:

------------DDG
Rafael Smalling Rojo Shaw
--------Carrick Blind
ADM -----Mata -----Young
----------Rooney

Rafa for Valencia. Young left back w/ Januzaj on one of the wings. Herrera for Mata. These are alternative selections I could see happening/wouldn't mind happening. I don't think for one second we'll play like this but it's what I'd like to see in an away game.

SiRed · Mar 2, 2015

Mata behind Rooney is a combo we have not seen enough of as yet but i think it would be our best option. With RVP's injury and Flopcao being just a dark haired Forlan, now is the perfect time to give it a go.

DDG
Valencia Smalling Rojo Young
Blind Carrick
Di Maria Mata Januzaj
Rooney

Job done!!!

Mali_Zeus · Mar 2, 2015

Januzaj and Young definitely deserve to start. ADM on the bench. Hoping for Mata behind Rooney. And if Herrera wont be there cause of the trip Carrick should step in

RayK47 · Mar 2, 2015

WR10 said:
Di maria will not start.

DDG
Valencia Jones Rojo Shaw
Blind Herrara
Januzaj Mata Young
Rooney

This. Maybe Smalling for Jones.

Sunny Jim · Mar 2, 2015

KiD MoYeS said:
Exactly what I'd go with.

and exactly something that wont happen

Sunny Jim · Mar 2, 2015

Longlivekeano said:
---------------DDG--------------

-Valencia-Smalling-Rojo-Shaw-

-------Herrera---Blind----------

--Young--------------Di Maria--

--------Rooney------------------

-----------------Wilson---------

Prediction: Wilson 2, Rooney 2, Blind (5-2 win)

shots on target?

saivet · Mar 2, 2015

Is this on TV?

DomesticTadpole · Mar 2, 2015

saivet said:
Is this on TV?

BT on Wednesday.

Chaky_Best · Mar 2, 2015

Always a physical challenge going to St James Park. We need to be good defensively because I think that recently we were not that good behind, especially away from home. Newcastle new 4-4-2 can help us because Papiss Cisse and Moussa Sissokho are not at their best. Hope our wingers will test their full backs.

It can be surprising, but I won’t play Di Maria again this match. Januzaj and Young deserved to be played again. And Fellaini can cope better with the likes of Sissokho in the middle, and even help against Collocini and Williamson

-----------------------------------------------De Gea-------------------------------------------
Valencia------------------------Smalling----------Evans----------------------------------Rojo
------------------------------------------------Blind---------------------------------------------
Januzaj-------------------------Herrera------------Fellaini-------------------------------Young
-----------------------------------------------Rooney--------------------------------------------

Water Melon · Mar 2, 2015

Each and every game is a final from now on. Our fixtures ahead are tough, and the game on Wednesday is the easiest one this month, it seems. A must win.
DDG, Rafa, Smalling, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Herrera, Januzaj, Wayne, AdM, Falcao (4-2-3-1).

Parma Dewol · Mar 2, 2015

---------------------------------De Gea----------------------------------
Valencia-------------*Random*-----------Rojo-------------------Young
-----------------------------------Blind-----------------------------------
----------Januzaj---------------Herrera---------------Di Maria----------
--------------------------Falcao-------Rooney----------------------------

Either Smalling, Jones or Evans next to Rojo, they're all much for muchness. Would usually suggest Rafael as right-back and Shaw as left-back, but one has been completely forgotten by LVG and the other has disappointed in most games. Valencia and Young might actually be a better bet in those positions, provided Blind tucks in to help the centre backs.

Yorkeontop · Mar 2, 2015

Have a feeling we'll need Fellaini for this one. Not necessarily as plan B.

JustAFan · Mar 2, 2015

Can't afford many more dropped points. A convincing win might help the confidence level also and shift some pressure off the team.

Rado_N · Mar 2, 2015

---------------Super Dave

Valencia ---- Smalling ---- Rojo ---- Young

----------- Blind -------- Herrera
-------------------Mata
---Januzaj-------------------------Di Maria
------------------Rooney

Browniee · Mar 2, 2015

Gone for a 1-1 draw. Most probably same team as Saturday

Kidders · Mar 2, 2015

KiD MoYeS said:
Exactly what I'd go with.

Me too.

Devil may care · Mar 2, 2015

I hope to see this as Shaw should be fine to play.

-------------------De Gea

Valencia ---- Smalling ---- Rojo ---- Shaw

----------- ----- --Carrick
------------Herrera-------Blind
---Januzaj-------------------------Young
-------------------Rooney

DB17 · Mar 2, 2015

--------------De Gea

Valencia ---- Smalling ---- Rojo ---- Shaw

----------- Blind -------- Herrera
-------------------Mata
---Januzaj------------------------- Young
------------------Rooney---------------

If Shaw isn't fit replace him with Young and Di Maria can play on the wing. Maybe Di Maria should sit out for this one.

RDCR07 · Mar 2, 2015

Di Maria needs to sit this out. It will help him like it did when we benched De Gea.

WR10 · Mar 2, 2015

RayK47 said:
This. Maybe Smalling for Jones.

Of course, I just took into account that it's a midweek game and he might want to keep the centre backs fresh.

Adcuth · Mar 3, 2015

Yorkeontop · Mar 3, 2015

Oh crap, now we have to go up against the Jonas Gutierrez feel good story.

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