Manchester United V Sunderland

RasTa · 02-10-2009 10:37pm #1

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My prediction for United, no idea what Sunderland's first 11 so someone can take a guess at that.

Foster

O'Shea---Rio

Vidic----Evra
Valencia--Fletch--Scholes--Nani

Rooney---Berbatov----

redzerdrog · 02-10-2009 10:52pm

id worry for yas with that midfield its poor with the exception of fletcher

Mitch Connor · 02-10-2009 10:57pm

Scholes is poor?

lol.

Iago · 02-10-2009 10:59pm

redzerdrog wrote: »

id worry for yas with that midfield its poor with the exception of fletcher

fair point, especially when up against

reid----cattermole

cana

malbranque

They'll be badly outclassed alright.

ctrl-alt-delete · 02-10-2009 11:01pm

redzerdrog wrote: »

id worry for yas with that midfield its poor with the exception of fletcher

In all fairness Scholes is far from poor, even at this age

I do think Scholes and Fletcher will have a tough test against Cana and Cattermole, if Cattermole is passed fit.

Valencia can take advantage of maybe Richardson having to be played at left back for Sunderland again,

I've a feeling Bruce will go for Jones and Bent in this one, he might be tempted to go to 4-5-1 with it being at old trafford, but definetly not if Cattermole doesn't make it.

Will be a tough game for United with Sunderland's front line and central midfield.

Headshot · 03-10-2009 12:08am

redzerdrog wrote: »

id worry for yas with that midfield its poor with the exception of fletcher

lol

well that was a proper fail

anyway

if valencia cant turn Richardson inside and out, god help him

kenon · 03-10-2009 12:16am

redzerdrog wrote: »

id worry for yas with that midfield its poor with the exception of fletcher

Famous last words.

Give scholesy any space in midfield and he'll tear Sunderland apart.

_blank_ · 03-10-2009 2:20am

COME ON UNITED

NaiveMelodies · 03-10-2009 2:25am

Hope we aint relying on a last minute winner from Vidic this time round!
Was at this match last year and my heart really didnt need that stress...

Liam O · 03-10-2009 12:39pm

only1stevo wrote: »

Hope we aint relying on a last minute winner from Vidic this time round!
Was at this match last year and my heart really didnt need that stress...

doubt Sunderland will play 11 players on their goalline this year so should be a better game...

manutd · 03-10-2009 1:04pm

Kuszczak or Foster??? I would go with Kuszczak today

redzerdrog · 03-10-2009 1:18pm

scholes is nowhere near the player he once was he had a good game recently so everyone forgets how poor he has been over the past year.

valencia and nani have none feckall of note this season

SlickRic · 03-10-2009 1:22pm

tough enough game for utd.

but i think the fact sunderland will show more ambition than last year under Spragia will work to utd's favour.

if scholes is given room, he could kill Sunderland; which is why Cattermole's fitness will be a key factor imo. as shown against Stoke, Scholes can still pull the strings if given enough freedom.

nani to frustrate again, but valencia to show more of his quality.

my prediction...early goal from berba, turning into a 3-1 win. berba with another, scholes, and jones with a consolation.

please may i be wrong though

g'wan the sunderland!

Handsome Bob · 03-10-2009 2:51pm

I don't think Steve Bruce ever disgraces himself against the top sides, so I think his team are in with a shout here for a point. However it will be good night and good luck if Man U get an early goal.

Theresalwaysone · 03-10-2009 4:28pm

It'll be Foster in goal for sure. Fergie said it during the week at some stage.

2-0 United for me.

Holsten · 03-10-2009 4:33pm

1-0, Giggs free kick.

MagicMarker · 03-10-2009 4:37pm

Giggs to score and get 72 assists.

Scholes to score a screamer from within his own 18 yard box.

KevIRL · 03-10-2009 4:43pm

Wellbeck starts

Headshot · 03-10-2009 4:44pm

KevIRL wrote: »

Wellbeck starts

link ?

KevIRL · 03-10-2009 4:44pm

Foster

O Shea
Ferdiand
Vidic
Evra

Nani
Wellbeck
Fletcher
Scholes

Berbatov
Rooney

Mr_Roger_Bongos · 03-10-2009 4:44pm

MagicMarker wrote: »

Giggs to score and get 72 assists.

Scholes to score a screamer from within his own 18 yard box.

Confusion in the sunderland box leads to foster scoring from a throw out.

Bounty Hunter · 03-10-2009 4:45pm

KevIRL wrote: »

Foster

O Shea
Ferdiand
Vidic
Evra

Nani
Wellbeck
Fletcher
Scholes

Berbatov
Rooney

is wellbeck not a striker?

NaiveMelodies · 03-10-2009 4:46pm

Good to see welbeck on the wing.

Nani on the right is much better, I'll go for him to be man of the match

MagicMarker · 03-10-2009 4:46pm

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

is wellbeck not a striker?

Wellbeck is a chameleon.

Headshot · 03-10-2009 4:46pm

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

is wellbeck not a striker?

he can play 2 positions RW and striker

im happy with that line up

Mars Bar · 03-10-2009 4:49pm

Not too shabby a line up at all.

What time does coverage on ESPN start? (note that I'm not asking for the KO time!)

MagicMarker · 03-10-2009 4:49pm

mars bar wrote: »

Not too shabby a line up at all.

What time does coverage on ESPN start? (note that I'm not asking for the KO time!)

5pm

Bounty Hunter · 03-10-2009 4:50pm

Headshot wrote: »

he can play 2 positions RW and striker

im happy with that line up

only1stevo wrote: »

Good to see welbeck on the wing.

Nani on the right is much better, I'll go for him to be man of the match

if as Headshot says he play RW or upfront then surely Nani will be on the left not the right

Headshot · 03-10-2009 4:51pm

Bounty Hunter wrote: »

if as Headshot says he play RW or upfront then surely Nani will be on the left not the right

my mistake LW and striker

Mitch Connor · 03-10-2009 4:55pm

Very interesting to see Welbeck start, but I do find it a bit odd.

Valencia is a player that needs games to get settled in the side and get his confidence and form up.

Should be a good watch though. hopefully there is a decent stream for it.

Also hope berbatov kicks on from his performance on Wednesday night.

KevIRL · 03-10-2009 5:01pm

KevIRL wrote: »

Foster

O Shea
Ferdiand
Vidic
Evra

Nani
Wellbeck
Fletcher
Scholes

Berbatov
Rooney

Apols, Evans starts not Ferdinand

Headshot · 03-10-2009 5:02pm

ahh ffs looks whose on the ****ing panel

Raskolnikov · 03-10-2009 5:05pm

Sunderland: Gordon, Bardsley, Turner, Ferdinand, Richardson, Malbranque, Cana, Cattermole, Reid, Bent, Jones

Subs: Fulop, McCartney, Nosworthy, Campbell, Henderson, Da Silva, Healy

Mmcd · 03-10-2009 5:05pm

Mr_Roger_Bongos wrote: »

Confusion in the sunderland box leads to foster scoring from a throw out.

Foster to have have Gordon's long clearance bounce over his head but hit the crossbar and roll through Sunderland's defence and into the goal while Gordon has already gone off celebrating!

ShaneU · 03-10-2009 5:05pm

Wellbeck playing right midfield?

Tom65 · 03-10-2009 5:06pm

ShaneU wrote: »

Wellbeck playing right midfield?

I think Fergie tends to play him on the left. Interesting selection.

CR 7 · 03-10-2009 5:10pm

wellbeck must be one of the most one footed players in the league, most likely, rooney will drop back a bit out of frustration, and take his position. Hopefully nani will do well from being on his right side for a change.

jesus_thats_gre · 03-10-2009 5:10pm

Mitch Connor wrote: »

Also hope berbatov kicks on from his performance on Wednesday night.

I nearly feel dirty but I sort of do too. That past 18 months have been extremely disappointing compared to his performances at Spurs. I thought that he played very well during the week and the RTE panel slating him really annoyed me. Add to that his comments during the week and I am sort of starting to feel for him a little.

Mind you, after the fuss that was made about Robbie Keane, would quite enjoy it if, 18 months on, he is still struggling to get going.

MementoMori · 03-10-2009 5:15pm

Nil nil draw

Harpy · 03-10-2009 5:18pm

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

I nearly feel dirty but I sort of do too. That past 18 months have been extremely disappointing compared to his performances at Spurs. I thought that he played very well during the week and the RTE panel slating him really annoyed me. Add to that his comments during the week and I am sort of starting to feel for him a little.

Mind you, after the fuss that was made about Robbie Keane, would quite enjoy it if, 18 months on, he is still struggling to get going.

i see what your saying you kind of feel sorry for the player and you kind of like him, but you'd still enjoy the chance to rub it in united fans face if he struggles..

jesus_thats_gre · 03-10-2009 5:22pm

Harpy wrote: »

i see what your saying you kind of feel sorry for the player and you kind of like him, but you'd still enjoy the chance to rub it in united fans face if he struggles..

Ding ding ding... :pac:

niallk · 03-10-2009 5:23pm

Good to see Welbeck start on the left (I presume). I think he could be really effective there with his Henry-esque cuts inside. Would prefer to see Nani dropped (for life) but you can't have everything.

MagicMarker · 03-10-2009 5:26pm

Brave move not having Giggs in the squad.

Who's on the bench that can make an impact should things not go swimmingly?

Raskolnikov · 03-10-2009 5:26pm

Backed Sunderland to win 1-0 at 69/1.

MagicMarker · 03-10-2009 5:27pm

Raskolnikov wrote: »

Backed Sunderland to win 1-0 at 69/1.

At those odds even I'd take that bet!! :eek:

Eire-Dearg · 03-10-2009 5:28pm

Fancy Sunderland to score but lose ... 2-1 Utd

ShaneU · 03-10-2009 5:29pm

MagicMarker wrote: »

Brave move not having Giggs in the squad.

Who's on the bench that can make an impact should things not go swimmingly?

Kuszczak, Ferdinand, Brown, Anderson, Carrick, Fabio Da Silva, Valencia

Raskolnikov · 03-10-2009 5:31pm

MagicMarker wrote: »

At those odds even I'd take that bet!! :eek:

Ludicrous odds. United will always throw a few clangers in a season.

manutd · 03-10-2009 5:31pm

Mam Utd to win 2-1

manutd · 03-10-2009 5:32pm

No Giggs in Subs.

Bobalicious93 · 03-10-2009 5:34pm

Foster not communicating with his defence.........again

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