U21s : Manchester United vs Fulham

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Manchester United Under-21s entertain Fulham tonight (Monday, 19:00 GMT) in another home match at Leigh Sports Village.

The Reds returned to winning ways at the same venue last week with a 2-1 success over Liverpool when January signing Victor Valdes made his first outing for the club while Nick Powell and Paddy McNair scored the goals.

Tom Thorpe returned from injury to captain United against the Merseysiders and produced his customary assured performance while Jesse Lingard proved his return to fitness. There could be line-up changes against Fulham, however, not least if the looming transfer deadline - tonight at 23:00 - sparks interest in some of Warren Joyce's young players. Ben Amos and Joe Rothwell are already unavailable after heading out on loan to Bolton Wanderers and Blackpool respectively.

Whoever he fields against Fulham, Joyce is hoping the fans turn out in good numbers to support United Under-21s.

"There was a great crowd for the Liverpool match [5,102] and it felt like a proper league game," he told MUTV. "Hopefully, it was an entertaining night for them and people will come along again. I know Liverpool was a big one but we have got some good games in these next few weeks so I hope people can make the effort to come to these fixtures too."
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There is a chance of United returning to the top of the division if Chelsea record a narrow victory over current leaders Southampton in their game. The Reds are in fourth spot but only six points separate the top seven clubs.

The match will be shown live on MUTV with coverage starting at 18:30 GMT.

 
I guess we can assume that Valdés will not play tonight if he's starting tomorrow. Will be interesting to see.
 
SirAF said:
I guess we can assume that Valdés will not play tonight if he's starting tomorrow. Will be interesting to see.
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Going by his last performance I would start Joel Pereira ahead of him.Need to regain match sharpness first.
 
Rafael playing for the reserves tonight.
#U21s vs Fulham U21s: J.Pereira- Rafael Thorpe(c) Blackett James- Harrop Janko A.Pereira Lingard- A.Fletcher Powell
 
I'm just happy to see Rafa back even if it's for the U21s. We will be a much better team playing a back four if him and Shaw can just stay fit.
 
LR7 said:
I'm just happy to see Rafa back even if it's for the U21s. We will be a much better team playing a back four if him and Shaw can just stay fit.
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All I was worried about was that Ander Herrera would be starting tonight.:lol:
 
DomesticTadpole said:
All I was worried about was that Ander Herrera would be starting tonight.:lol:
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In fairness Herrera hasn't been injured. Isn't this Rafael's first appearance since his operation? LvG spoke on Saturday about Valencia not being ideal in a back 4 as he isn't a fullback so I'm sure he wants to get Rafael's 'match rhythm' (as he calls it) back up to speed quickly.
 
LR7 said:
In fairness Herrera hasn't been injured. Isn't this Rafael's first appearance since his operation? LvG spoke on Saturday about Valencia not being ideal in a back 4 as he isn't a fullback so I'm sure he wants to get Rafael's 'match rhythm' (as he calls it) back up to speed quickly.
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First match for Rafael since the injury against Yeovil. But he was on the bench against Cambridge.
 
LR7 said:
In fairness Herrera hasn't been injured. Isn't this Rafael's first appearance since his operation? LvG spoke on Saturday about Valencia not being ideal in a back 4 as he isn't a fullback so I'm sure he wants to get Rafael's 'match rhythm' (as he calls it) back up to speed quickly.
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I hope Rafael is back soon.
 
and subs?

I don't want to be harsh but I don't get why we play Weir, he doesn't look like he's cutting it at all, we should promote TFM instead.. or what is your opinion on him?

looking forward to seeing Fletcher start tonight..
 
Powell can go on loan to a Championship squad even after the window closes?
 
Thought Peirera would get a bench place tomorrow. Still possible I guess.
 
limerickcitykid said:
They don't even play the same position
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he played for u18 in advanced role couple weeks ago, and Weir's playing this position today, TFm could play instead of Harrop Pereira who could play in a hole.. so I don't see the point pointing out they are different players..
 
Lovely finish from Powell after pretty terrible mistake from Fulham. Non-chalant outside of the boot into the bottom corner from about the penalty spot.
 
No Valdes, so hopefully he gets first senior game tomorrow.
 
Good play by Weir setting Powell up for the goal.
 
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That chip from Harrop wasn't far off.
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Nah it went close, and he would've scored if Weir and that Fulham player hadn't been in the way when he received it.
 
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