Sunderland v Man Utd

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on setanta sports 1 KO @ 15.00

evans will probly be out (doubtful)
Rio is out

seems Rooney will be fit (thank god)

so

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vds

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nev--oshea--vidic---evra
ronaldo--fletch--carrick----park

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tevez

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rooney

probly will be the above
nev at RB is a big worry for me

heres a low down of the press conference

Rio Ferdinand is back in training, but Sir Alex Ferguson is already planning for the England international to miss United's visit to Sunderland.

The influential centre-back has missed the Reds' last two games, but he is more likely to return in next Wednesday's clash with Porto than on Saturday.

With Jonny Evans also struggling with an ankle injury, Sir Alex told his pre-match press conference that John O'Shea could partner Nemanja Vidic in the centre of defence against the Black Cats.

The potential for more defensive re-shuffles is tempered by the availability of Wayne Rooney for the trip to Wearside, with Sir Alex laughing off suggestions that he would miss the match with a rib injury.

There are also comebacks looming for Rafael and Wes Brown which, along with the impending returns of Ferdinand and Dimitar Berbatov, gives the Reds' squad a healthier appearance.

"Rio started running today," said Sir Alex. "Rafael started training on Tuesday - he will be available for next weekend, and Wes will start football training next week."

carlop

I think Park should play in front of Neville to offer him some protection. I can't see Ronaldo tracking back too much.

Mikeyt086

I think O'Shea and Vidic should do well against Kenwyne Jones. I cant think of anyone with the pace to trouble Neville as last week Ash Young was a total disaster.

Must win game.

Cant see united having a clean sheet tbh so an entertaining 1-1

Dave!

1-1 at 90 mins, Macheda to come on and score the winner.

PHB

Neville hopefully will have gained something from the two games he's played, but if he hasn't well really really struggle in defence.

I'm really hoping Anderson is back fit as I think he'd make a big difference in this game, he'd be great to have for Porto.

I really can't see Fletcher and Carrick starting, Scholes or Giggs will play in the middle, or maybe Gibson.

Dave!

Dave! wrote: »

1-1 at 90 mins, Macheda to come on and score the winner.

in the nip

ScholesyIsGod

Tough one with Sunderland fighting for survival but i reckon we'll win it 1-2.

~Rebel~

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

I think O'Shea and Vidic should do well against Kenwyne Jones. I cant think of anyone with the pace to trouble Neville as last week Ash Young was a total disaster.

Must win game.

Cisse is still amongst the fastest players in the league, Richardson is no slouch either. Watching neville of late, i'd fancy Malbranque against him too i think

eclectichoney

1-1 from me too.

Didn't realise that the match was on Setanta 1 - happy days!

Think headshot has the team spot on.

Praying, i mean really praying Rooney is fit.
Great to hear Wes is on the way back

Mikeyt086

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Cisse is still amongst the fastest players in the league, Richardson is no slouch either. Watching neville of late, i'd fancy Malbranque against him too i think

Cisse doesnt play on the left and Richardson plays CM.

Although, even if Andy Reid plays on Neville i reckon he might cause him some pace problems.

Vampireskiss

I think Teves and Park scholes or giggs will be rested for wednesday

LuckyLloyd

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

Although, even if Andy Reid plays on Neville i reckon he might cause him some pace problems.

lol, no.

Carroller16

3-1 to the world champions. . . Worried bout the defence tho

Mr.Nice Guy

Worried about this game. Has banana skin written all over it. I will say United to edge it but I'm not too confident...

Fenix

I'm quietly confident, bring back the utd of old, after a dissapointing performance in Europe, to come back and confortably win a potentialy stickly domestic game. Heres hoping anyway. Glad to hear Rafael is back training, i'd play a 50% fit Raf/Wes over Neville.

Actually no, thats harsh.

40% fit.

ROCKMAN

If we/utd cannot deal with Sunderland then we have no hope in the title race. No disrespect to them but for Christ sake if we are nervous facing teams like Sunderland we may as well hand the title to Chelsea now.
Enough quality in the squad to deal with this game.
Comfortable and professional 0-2 win :pac:





May be a chance of this post been quoted back to me at 5'o clock

ironictoaster

I don't like Sunderland cause it always reminds of that nerve-wrecking match when Vidic scored the late winner!

Unearthly

creggy wrote: »

I don't like Sunderland cause it always reminds of that nerve-wrecking match when Vidic scored the late winner!

Yep they are a park the bus side under sbragia. That's why I'm not that worried about our recent defending lately cause I don't think Sunderland will attack much.

dceire

I'm quietly confident and wouldn't at all be surprised if we get a good win.

Wont be hedging my bets though, it could be tricky.

LuckyLloyd

dceire wrote: »

I'm quietly confident and wouldn't at all be surprised if we get a good win.

Wont be hedging my bets though, it could be tricky.

Mikeyt086

Ronaldo on the bench.

Hmm... Considering he is our goals, im not so sure about that one.

Dave!

I'm thinking Sunderland could actually attack today... They'll know our defense is especially vulnerable today, and we're generally weak recently. If they do attack then hopefully we'll get them on the counter.... though without Ronaldo it won't be as potent.....

herbieflowers

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

Ronaldo on the bench.

Hmm... Considering he is our goals, im not so sure about that one.

Do you have the rest of the team?

Mikeyt086

No, Jeff Stelling just said "Ronaldo doesnt look too happy, and thats because he starts on the bench today."

Shouldnt be too long before we get the team.

joe316

Foster

Neville
Evans
Vidic
O'Shea

Park
Scholes
Carrick
Rooney

Tevez
Berbatov

Spud83

BBC have Vds on the bench?

Dave!

joe316 wrote: »

Foster

Neville
Evans
Vidic
O'Shea

Park
Scholes
Carrick
Rooney

Tevez
Berbatov

That's good enough I reckon... Will probably concede though.

herbieflowers

Tevez, Rooney and Berbatov? Crikey. I thought he was still injured (Berbatov). I think his inclusion could be crucial, actually. He brings so many players into the game, a good calm head to boot.

Dave!

Bench: PIG, Ronaldo, Anderson, Giggs, Nani, Evra, Macheda

Spud83

Foster is in goal.

Charlie

Looking for old whiskey nose to do us a favour today.

Howay Man U! :eek:

PHB

Well thats an unexpected team. Great to see Evra get a rest, it couldnt hurt Ronaldo either.

That team should put away Sunderland, I expect Rooney to start on the left, Tevez and Berbatov up front.

Dave!

Post up decent streams There's some listed here: www.rojadirecta.com

Mikeyt086

Berbatov???!!!

Where did that come from? Out for i thought i read he would be out for 2 weeks, then that he might make the Porto game, now he is starting?

I have to say resting Evra is needed. We have The Andershow and Ronaldo on the bench should it go pear shaped, Macheda too .

The team is good enough to win well. Come on United!

EDIT: The stream i will be using: http://www.atdhe.net/live-tv-6160.html Atdhe.net are normally very good.

Headshot

joe316 wrote: »

Foster

Neville
Evans
Vidic
O'Shea

Park
Scholes
Carrick
Rooney

Tevez
Berbatov

Rooney on the wing ill presume is left wing :rolleyes:

suprised about foster but im delighted that he's getting a chance

good thing that we wont be seeing scholes for the CL

K4t

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

Ronaldo on the bench.

Hmm... Considering he is our goals, im not so sure about that one.

Rooney, Tevez and Berbatov. If they can't muster up a goal or two between them against Sunderland then f**k it we don't deserve to win anything. Berbatov must show his worth to the cause today.

Headshot

forgot to mention wtf is fabio these days

Mikeyt086

K4t wrote: »

Rooney, Tevez and Berbatov. If they can't muster up a goal or two between them against Sunderland then f**k it we don't deserve to win anything. Berbatov must show his worth to the cause today.

Totally agree.

Tevez and Berba were effective when on the pitch against Stoke. Big day for Berbatov.

Aidric

After that Blackburn capitulation we need a big victory today. Surprised but glad to see Berba back.

redout

Ronny doesnt start

Dave!

redout wrote: »

Ronny doesnt start

Seriously?

Headshot

Dave! wrote: »

Seriously?

on the bench

redout

Dave! wrote: »

Seriously?

Thats what Setanta said.

anonymous_joe

I'm nervous, but we should really have the win in us.

Sunderland aren't so much falling, as gleefully catapulting themselves down the mountsainside towards the dark and gloomy valley that is the Championship.

K4t

Headshot wrote: »

forgot to mention wtf is fabio these days

Presumably still injured.

Dave! wrote: »

Seriously?

Meh. )probably being rested for Porto). As I said, if we can't score with our three main strikers on the pitch then we deserve F-all.

ImJohn

I think manc will win comfortably, 0-2, rooney and tevez. But I hope they don't

Dave!

Headshot wrote: »

on the bench

Yeah man, you can take it that I was joking as I've already commented on the team You need to read my posts my thoroughly!

Any good streams anybody?

Headshot

K4t wrote: »

Presumably still injured.

Nope I dont think he's injured at all

Dave! wrote: »

Yeah man, you can take it that I was joking as I've already commented on the team You need to read my posts my thoroughly!

damn you Dave

cant believe vidic is 16-1 to score first you'd expect a better price than that:rolleyes:and 13-2 to score anytime

bennyx_o

Dave! wrote: »

Yeah man, you can take it that I was joking as I've already commented on the team You need to read my posts my thoroughly!

Any good streams anybody?

Channel 71091 on SopCast if you have it.

Mikeyt086

I expect Jonny Evans to play well today. Having spent last season at Sunderland he should know their players well and not be nervous.