Fulham v Manchester United - Match Thread (Set Sp 1) 3.00 pm 21/3/09

Carroller16

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Well after the disappointment of last week I would say the players will be gumming for this game.

Vidic suspended!!!

This game starts off a brilliant day of sport with the rugby and bernard dunne on too.

My team:

VDS

O'SHEA
FERDINAND
EVANS
EVRA

RONALDO
FLETCHER
CARRICK
PARK

BERBATOV
ROONEY

mike65

Fulham 1 - 4 Utd.

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0-1

Berbatov

stovelid

Is the large premier league logo for foreign posters who may have forgotten what league both teams play in? :P

United to win, quieten all the impudence, and restore natural order.

Carroller16

no just couldn't get a small one smartarse lol

Dun laoire

It's the perfect game for MU. Roy Hodgson always seems beaten before the game even starts when it come to United. Anyway after Steven Gerrards post match comments they might try pull off a masterstroke but can't see it happening. United would gladly accept a 0-1 win.

eclectichoney

I can see:

VDS

O'SHEA - FERDINAND - EVANS - EVRA

RONALDO - GIGGS - CARRICK - PARK

BERBATOV - ROONEY

2-0 to United (hopefully!)
Rooney & Ronaldo

Headshot

________VDS___________________
O'SHEA - FERDINAND - EVANS - EVRA

RONALDO - scholes - fletch - PARK

BERBATOV - Tevez

Mr Alan

as someone said, Hodgson seems beaten already. I expect an easy Utd win. obviously hope i am wrong.

sweetie

mark lawrenson predicts a 1-1 so I'll agree with him (i hope )

monkey9

Fulham 1-0 Man Utd

Johnson

Mikeyt086

sweetie wrote: »

mark lawrenson predicts a 1-1 so I'll agree with him (i hope )

Well if thats what Mark Lawrenson thinks ill go with... 8-0 United.

All seriousness: 0-2.

Guy:Incognito

Cant see past a handy Utd win.

Mgoraf

Really want to hammer these...


Hopefully;
- VDS -
JOS - Rio - Evans - Evra/Fabio
Ronaldo - Anderson - Scholes - Nani
Rooney - Tevez

Highsider

Of course as a Liverpool fan i'm hoping for a Fulham win but in all honesty can't see United not knocking at least 3 past Fulham. I'm gonna plump for 5-0 for Utd. BTW the Fulham manager should be ashamed of himself for his "beaten before we get on the park" comments. Disgraceful and cowardly.

gosplan

Ah, the realistic humility and humble nature of the average Utd fan.

I'm afraid that Fulham don't seem to do 'easy' at the cottage.

They've lost two home games this year, the 0-1 blip against Hull a short time ago and a 1-2 to west ham way back in September.

The only other time anyone scored twice at Craven Cottage this year was when Chelsea played there but that was a 2-2 draw.

1-1 vrs City at home, 1-0 vrs Arsenal, away draws with Pool & Villa.

I'm not saying Utd won't win but if ever there was a banana skin, this game is it.

Both teams might well just go out and prove me wrong but for the moment you should probably place your confidence on a 'handy victory' on the shelf alongside your five trohpies.

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gosplan wrote: »

Ah, the realistic humility and humble nature of the average Utd fan.

I'm afraid that Fulham don't seem to do 'easy' at the cottage.

They've lost two home games this year, the 0-1 blip against Hull a short time ago and a 1-2 to west ham way back in September.

The only other time anyone scored twice at Craven Cottage this year was when Chelsea played there but that was a 2-2 draw.

1-1 vrs City at home, 1-0 vrs Arsenal, away draws with Pool & Villa.

I'm not saying Utd won't win but if ever there was a banana skin, this game is it.

Both teams might well just go out and prove me wrong but for the moment you should probably place your confidence on a 'handy victory' on the shelf alongside your five trohpies.

SlickRic

enjoy your 6-0 victory. cue hodgson and fergie's love-in.

mayordenis

honest to god can you actually talk about the game headshot?
I swear if man utd draw pool in the cl I'm just going to spam a video of our last game, because that is conclusive proof that you can't possible change the result in the next game.

Theresalwaysone

mayordenis wrote: »

honest to god can you actually talk about the game headshot?
I swear if man utd draw pool in the cl I'm just going to spam a video of our last game, because that is conclusive proof that you can't possible change the result in the next game.

He was just showing gosplans fact that "They've lost two home games this year, the 0-1 blip against Hull a short time ago and a 1-2 to west ham way back in September.

The only other time anyone scored twice at Craven Cottage this year was when Chelsea played there but that was a 2-2 draw." to be absolute tripe.

It might have been the FA cup, but we still stuck 4 past a fairly full strength Fulham side.

Mr Alan

Gosplan was clearly talking about Fulham in the league lads.

And he had a point.

Guy:Incognito

Mr Alan wrote: »

Gosplan was clearly talking about Fulham in the league lads.

And he had a point.

A moot one seeing as this will be easy for Utd.

SlickRic

Stekelly wrote: »

A moot one seeing as this will be easy for Utd.

i genuinely don't think it's a totally moot one, it shouldn't be. if it was a normal game, against a manager not in awe of Fergie his point would be extremely valid because Fulham's home league form is good.

it's unfortunate however that the point will end up being moot, seen as it's likely to be a walkover.

Headshot

mayordenis wrote: »

honest to god can you actually talk about the game headshot?
I swear if man utd draw pool in the cl I'm just going to spam a video of our last game, because that is conclusive proof that you can't possible change the result in the next game.

calm down dear its only a video

SlickRic

Headshot wrote: »

calm down dear its only a video

to be fair the video was always likely to wind someone up...all he did was bite.

gosplan's point, as you know, was that on paper its a banana skin, which given the facts he gave in terms of their league home form is a valid one. its not his fault hodgson rolls over for fergie.

gosplan

Headshot wrote: »

Oh yeah, wasn't that the match that the Man U fans were chanting 'Are you watching Merseyside?"

kingshankly

fulham 1 -0 man utd
danny murphy freekick.

Headshot

gosplan wrote: »

Oh yeah, wasn't that the match that the Man U fans were chanting 'Are you watching Merseyside?"

what else would they be chanting thats how you beat a medicore team

you dont draw 0-0

PHB

United tend to bounce. I expect victory but its a big one. If we dont win, the title race is blown wide open. Now its just teething on open.

Carroller16

Bounce back 1-3 victory for the world champs

kryogen

i would imagine there could be a few changes so i will go with the most outlandish line up i can think of

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VDS(wont be dropped)

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Josh

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Rio

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Evans

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Fabio

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Ronaldo

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Flecth----Scholes

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Nani

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Berba

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Tevez

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Rooney will more then likely play i imagine....

tbh, i dont care who plays as long as we get the win

Carroller16

Defender Gary Neville and midfielder Darren Fletcher have recovered from a groin strain and virus respectively are back in Manchester United's squad.

Jonny Evans is likely to replace the suspended Nemanja Vidic alongside Rio Ferdinand in central defence.


Man Utd (from): Van der Sar, Foster, Kuszczak, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Evans, Neville, Evra, Eckersley, Fabio, Ronaldo, Nani, Fletcher, Gibson, Carrick, Anderson, Giggs, Scholes, Park, Berbatov, Rooney, Tevez, Welbeck.

Carroller16

MANCHESTER UNITED

Club stats

1st 65 points
Highest achievable after Saturday's matches: 1st
Lowest could fall: 1st

Best & Worst categories in 2008-09 Premier League

1. Completed 147 Premier League matches without suffering back-to-back defeats. The most recent were against Norwich and Everton on 9 and 20 April 2005 respectively.

2. Last Saturday's defeat to Liverpool was their first points dropped in 12 outings.

3. Let in as many goals in one match against Liverpool, as had been conceded in total in the previous 17 Premier League games; four.

4. This is their 51st match in all competitions. Arsenal are the next busiest Premier League club; their trip to Newcastle will be their 48th match of the season.

5. The top three clubs, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool, all need to score one goal to total 50 in the Premier League this season.

6. Already beaten West Ham, Bolton, Blackburn, Stoke and West Brom home and away. Fulham could become the sixth of a possible 12 clubs the Red Devils could do the double over this term. Tottenham and Newcastle are the only clubs outside the top six that they have dropped points to.

7. Bidding for a sixth consecutive away league victory.

8. Top of the table but boasting only the seventh strongest attack away from home. At the other end, just one goal has been conceded every two games on the road on average (seven in 14).

9. This is their last game this month. Domestic fixtures in April open with a home match against Aston Villa and a trip to Sunderland, before the FA Cup semi-final with Everton.



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MANCHESTER UNITED

Squad profiles

Edwin VAN DER SAR is leading the race for the Barclays Golden Glove with 18 clean sheets.

Cristiano RONALDO is Manchester United's top Premier League scorer with 13 goals.

Paul SCHOLES needs a hat-trick to reach 100 Premier League goals - all for United.

Ryan GIGGS is a hat-trick shy of 150 goals for Manchester United.

Wayne ROONEY has scored four Premier League goals against Fulham, including one in the reverse fixture on 18 February when he was on his return from injury.

If selected:-

ROONEY will be making his 150th Premier League appearance for Manchester United.

If on the field from the outset:-

Rio FERDINAND will be making his 300th start for United.

ROONEY will be making his 200th start for the Red Devils.

Suspended:-

Nemanja VIDIC (two matches)
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HEAD TO HEAD
Fulham last denied United all three points on 13 December 2004; a 1-1 draw at the Cottage.

The Red Devils have scored a total of eight goals without reply in the last three league meetings with the Cottagers.

Fulham's only maximum over United in 15 attempts in this league was 1-3 at Old Trafford on 25 October 2003.

Fulham have won one of 30 matches against Manchester United in all competitions, stretching back to 1965.

United are seeking their fifth Premier League double over Fulham, and fourth in a row.

Home and away
League (inc PL): Fulham 10 wins, Man United 34, Draws 13
Prem: Fulham 1 wins, Man United 11, Draws 3

at Fulham only
League (inc PL): Fulham 8 wins, Man United 10, Draws 10
Prem: Fulham 0 wins, Man United 4, Draws 3


LAST SEASON'S CORRESPONDING GAME
Fulham 0-3 Manchester United
1 March 2008 - Ref: Mike Dean
Man Utd scorers: Hargreaves 15, Park 44, Davies 72 og


THIS SEASON'S REVERSE FIXTURE
Manchester United 3-0 Fulham
18 February 2009 - Ref: Andre Marriner
Man Utd scorers: Scholes 12, Berbatov 30, Rooney 63

Nalz

Dont be surprised if Fabio plays LB lads

Headshot

Carroller16 wrote: »

Defender Gary Neville and midfielder Darren Fletcher have recovered from a groin strain and virus respectively are back in Manchester United's squad.

Jonny Evans is likely to replace the suspended Nemanja Vidic alongside Rio Ferdinand in central defence.


Man Utd (from): Van der Sar, Foster, Kuszczak, O'Shea, Ferdinand, Evans, Neville, Evra, Eckersley, Fabio, Ronaldo, Nani, Fletcher, Gibson, Carrick, Anderson, Giggs, Scholes, Park, Berbatov, Rooney, Tevez, Welbeck.

so i was right about Fabio

hope he gets a starting place for saturday

Mr Alan

is this game on the box lads?

Headshot

Mr Alan wrote: »

is this game on the box lads?

Yes al ,on setanta sports 1 at 3pm .i knowing ure hoping for a man utd win ;-)

Mr Alan

absolutely

come on Danny Murphy lad!!!!!:D

Dave!

My dodgey box is fooked, need a stream

Lineup confirmed:

MUTV:

VDS

O'Shea
Ferdinand
Evans
Evra

Fletcher
Scholes
Giggs
Park

Ronaldo
Berbatov

subs (according to redcafe): Foster, Rooney, Fabio, Carrick and Tevez ["and 2 other people", lol]

Mr Alan

:rolleyes:

Dave!

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VDS

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O'Shea--Ferdinand--Evans--Evra

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Fletcher----Scholes

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Ronaldo

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Giggs

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Park

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Berbatov

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Mr Alan wrote: »

:rolleyes:

?

A7X

anyone got a stream?

Mr Alan

Dave! wrote: »

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VDS

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O'Shea--Ferdinand--Evans--Evra

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Fletcher----Scholes

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Ronaldo

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Giggs

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Park

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Berbatov

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?

thats not the team that was put up. 4-4-2 was put up with Ronaldo & Berbatov up top. Its just United fans inability to admit you play 4-5-1 quite a lot...it makes me chuckle.

(now perhaps it will be 4-4-2 today, but its unlikely going on previous)

eclectichoney

hmmm interesting team :eek::eek:
No rooney is a surprise. Bloody fletcher on the left never works well, but SAF loves it for some reason!

I imagine ronaldo and berbs up front? park and fletch on the wings and giggs and scholes in the middle?

Dave!

Mr Alan wrote: »

thats not the team that was put up. 4-4-2 was put up with Ronaldo & Berbatov up top. Its just United fans inability to admit you play 4-5-1 quite a lot...it makes me chuckle.

(now perhaps it will be 4-4-2 today, but its unlikely going on previous)

Not sure what you're on about Al, but okay...

My formation that I posted is 451, I just copied the lineup from redcafe

Anyways, subs:

Foster
Neville
Fabio
Anderson
Carrick
Tevez
Rooney


Tevez and Rooney on the bench, in case an injection of adrenaline is needed at 65 minutes! More likely we'll be drawing 0-0 and they'll be brought on at 89 minutes though...

Great to see Fabio in the team, his hattrick for the reserves obviously caught Fergie's eye!

redout

A7X wrote: »

anyone got a stream?

http://www.nkora.net/

Headshot

iraqgoals is down at the moment

http://espns-live.com/

think it will be on the above link soon

redout

grames_bond

rooney and tevez on the bench?!

Samurai

five bucks on ron to score first

It mattas more when theres money on it

Insect Overlord

Paul Scholes: an inspiration to all young tackling midfielders.