[Loublaze]

If you want to see Lindelof, it's almost certain that Smalling will partner him. It's been the case all season, and I don't expect it to change any time soon. He's the best able to cover for Lindelof's weaknesses. In fact, I guess you can turn that around and say that Lindelof may also be the best at covering for Smalling's weakness (lack of ability on the ball).

Mourinho probably bought Lindelof to replace Blind, who played this role to perfection with Smalling under LVG

 

[Sassy Colin]

Only just found out Pogba isn't playing

My line up prediction is 7/11

 

[SqueakyWeasel]

Solid team, only thing I don't really like is young at right back but we don't have anyone else.

Lindeloff has played there and I'd have had Jones and Rojo at centre

 

[Kapardin]

Our only realistic chance of a trophy this season, hopefully we get the job done without fuss. Need a win to get the confidence up for the Sevilla game as well.

 

[Oscie]

VAR? Oh bollocks.

 

[BusbyMalone]

Be nice to see Angel get some more minutes here.

 

[Bastian]

Jose's probably had a word with Smalling on defending corners in a VAR game

 

[El-Manos]

If you want to see Lindelof, it's almost certain that Smalling will partner him. It's been the case all season, and I don't expect it to change any time soon. He's the best able to cover for Lindelof's weaknesses. In fact, I guess you can turn that around and say that Lindelof may also be the best at covering for Smalling's weakness (lack of ability on the ball).

Never gave it that much consideration but that makes sense to be fair.

 

[Cheech Wizard]

Oh not this VAR crap again, prepare for 45+12mins before HT.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

VAR? Oh bollocks.

It is with the serial shirt tugger playing.

 

[Jazz]

Hate playing this team.

Oh and VAR... Smalling please keep your hands to yourself in the penalty box.

 

[Sandyman]

Let's go boys. GGMU!

 

[Oscie]

"And they've started really positively"

Literally 3 seconds into the game before they'd even touched the ball

 

[van der star]

Alexis and Carrick will be key to us winning today. Need big performances from both of them.

 

[Jazz]

It is with the serial shirt tugger playing.

This. Worries the hell out of me

 

[Mindhunter]

How are we lining up? Looks like a 4-3-3 to me.

 

[Dobba]

Are we playing Lindelof because he we think he can't possibly be as bad as he was in the league game again?

 

[IrishRedDevil]

1st minute of the game and Sanchez is having to tell Lukaku to press their goalkeeper.

 

[Sassy Colin]

I thought Smalling was supposed to be unavailable, or something.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

No Pogba. No Martial. No party.

 

[Sparky_Hughes]

What the hell is var?

 

[Sassy Colin]

Lovely

 

[Samid]

Lukaku

 

[LARulz]

Lovely

 

[IrishRedDevil]

Lovely goal Lukaku

 

[No Idea For Nickname]

aaaaaaaajeieirurdncd nd weeee

 

[pseudo_canadian]

Excellent goal!

 

[Android1974]

Surprised Lindelöf plays left of Smalling.

 

[Sandyman]

YESSSSSSS!!!! Lukaaaakkuuuuu

 

[Raoul]

Now that is the Lukaku i expected and want to see more of

 

[OldTrevil]

Lukakuuuu

 

[Paxi]

Lukaku..!!!

 

[pseudo_canadian]

Huh, quick direct play works??

 

[Cliche Guevara]

Brilliant Lukaku!!!

 

[DomesticTadpole]

I thought Smalling was supposed to be unavailable, or something.

No. That was just in your dreams.

 

[Kapardin]

Brilliant. A proper striker's goal by Lukaku. And a great assist by Mata.

Remontada on against these cnuts.

 

[Bastian]

Get in!

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Yes party!

Excellent from Lukaku!

 

[Mike Schatner]

WOW we scored early, I am in shock.

 

[Silas]

That defender bounced off him. Good goal.