[podurban2]

I'd hope to see Ibra, Martial and Mata as the front three today.

Same.

 

[Borys]

An important question. I won't be able to watch the game but I expect to be back home just after final whistle. How fast will it be possible to watch the replay on the Internet?

 

[RedPed]

No point in debating this with you. You are far too ignorant about both sports

Nice comeback...you must be an expert or equally ignorant. I'm guessing the latter.. Obviously touched a nerve! Moving on.

This is one of the worst excuses. People are putting down Chelseas run solely on the fact that they are not in Europe. It's almost like managers stumble into their jobs and find out if they are in Europe or not mid way through the season. Football is a squad game and its the job of the manager and coaching staff to manage, utilise and get the best out of the squad over the course of the season. Too many excuses these days.

That's what I'm trying to say. Top clubs should plan for European football, strive to attain it and generally have the resources to facilitate it but then they whinge about having to play the games and players being tired. Just aim for 7th and focus on the league each year.

Anyway, it is what it is. Nothing we can do about it. This ain't the place to debate it anyway.

 

[SwansonsTache]

Today more than usual I think we will rely on Zlatan, their defence consists of big brutish guys who relish the physical part of the game, we'll need Zlatan to take the fight to them.

 

[bleedred]

An important question. I won't be able to watch the game but I expect to be back home just after final whistle. How fast will it be possible to watch the replay on the Intern

Sent a PM

 

[Dobba]

We seem to make hard work of it at the Hawthorns at the best of times, not expecting that to change today.

 

[RedPed]

Today more than usual I think we will rely on Zlatan, their defence consists of big brutish guys who relish the physical part of the game, we'll need Zlatan to take the fight to them.

So long as he can get some service.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Berbatov in the house
Training yesterday, in the stands today.

Dimitar Berbatov is at the Hawthorns today watching United! #Mufcpic.twitter.com/UjFvudstiX

— Byron Carey (@ByronCarey) December 17, 2016

 

[Janson]

When is the lineup coming out?

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

When is the lineup coming out?

In like 30 seconds

 

[podurban2]

When is the lineup coming out?

Should be right about now.

 

[NYAS]

When is the lineup coming out?

Now.

 

[Raw]

When is the lineup coming out?

Now!

 

[Dobba]

 

[villain]

 

[Android1974]

Wow.

 

[Janson]

Thanks!

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Rooney and Lingard on the wings. Interesting.

Good to see big Chris on the bench. Probably come on if we're leading.

 

[Scholesy]

Lingard ahead of Martial

 

[SwansonsTache]

Would have Martial for Rooney and Blind for Darmian.

Edit: also no Mata, ffs.

 

[charlenefan]

Urgh that front 3

 

[Dobba]

#feckPace

 

[Devil may care]

At least we've kept our midfield 3 in tact and have some pace on the bench, I don't know how Rooney has started again.

 

[podurban2]

No Mata in the first XI? I don't like that, at all.

 

[BringNaniBack]

How does Darmian get in the team over and over again. Awful player.

 

[Woodzy]

I reckon we will see Pogba being the one that is mostly out wide, with Rooney in the middle.

 

[AltiUn]

Lingard and Rooney, that's really awful, not confident at all now if I'm honest. At least Carrick is playing.

 

[AndyJ1985]

The slowest United team ever.

 

[red4ever 79]

crap eleven, Lingard ahead of Martial, Darmian ahead of Blind

 

[Ban]

Pace posts coming up.

 

[Janson]

10/11 just Rooney for Rashford I missed.

 

[podurban2]

Ok so no one is happy.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Lingard ahead of Martial

Its Rooney actually. Lingard plays on the right. He's in for Mata, which is understandable as he does more running off the ball.

Surprised Rooney gets a start over Rashford and Martial given the type of game we're in for, though.

 

[NYAS]

Not sure why he's starting Rooney and Lingard ahead of Martial and Mata.

 

[Magnus]

Shite line-up but we usually play very well when I think so, so come on UNITED!!!

 

[klayton88]

Darmian winner. For them.

 

[Scholesy]

Lingard over Martial
Rooney over Mata
Darmian over Blind

Clueless

 

[Android1974]

If Carrick can be used like this, how would Mourinho explain not picking him in the beginning of the season? Apparently, he didn't trust him.

 

[M Bison]

I like how we're keeping the spine of the team consistent but out wide is very ordinary.

Also hope Mou has had a word with Rojo. He's playing well but walking a tight rope.

Tough game - draw wouldn't be a bad result.

 

[Stringer]

Some strange decisions made to end up with that lineup. Mata is being harshly treated when both Lingard and Rooney are ahead of him.

 

[pascell]

Pace posts coming up.

Already had them, you wasn't quick enough...