Newcastle United vs Man Utd (4:00pm) sky sports

Paul Tergat

Still think its way too offensive and will leave us exposed in the centre

Vertigo100

Where's nani? Valencia on bench

BetterCallSaul

Paully D wrote: »

That back four is absolutely atrocious.

Yes, yes it is :pac: money being put on a goalfest right now.

markc1184

I'll take it there is some truth to all the recent Nani rumours then. Not even in the squad.

Blatter

Paul Tergat wrote: »

Still think its way too offensive and will leave us exposed in the centre

I think Newcastle's defense is so poor today, they'll really struggle to contain that attack.

Paul Tergat

Blatter wrote: »

I think Newcastle's defense is so poor today, they'll really struggle to contain that attack.

maybe so but we have to get through their midfield to get at the back line. may struggle for posession too. clev is going to have to be really disciplined imo

R019912

Cleverley, Welbeck, Rooney, Kagawa, Van Persie


Think Newcastle might be in for a pasting with that quintet of attacking players!

Jimmy Iovine

Blatter wrote: »

De Gea in goal

De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Carrick, Cleverley, Welbeck, Kagawa, Rooney, Van Persie


Happy enough with that tbh..

Vertigo100 wrote: »

@manutdreserves: United line up; De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Carrick, Cleverley, Welbeck, Rooney, Kagawa, Van Persie

Jax Teller wrote: »

#MUFC XI: De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Welbeck, Carrick, Cleverley, Kagawa, Rooney, van Persie

double GG wrote: »

De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Carrick, Cleverley, Welbeck, Rooney, Kagawa, Van Persie

Anyone know what the starting team for United is? :pac:

That_Guy

Ferguson at LB... Interesting. The chap is lightning quick. The right side looks decent though. Santon and HBA attacking from the same side. Interesting.

Copper_pipe

Surely some value on the man utd -1?? 21/10 with paddy power

IvySlayer

Blatter wrote: »

I think Newcastle's defense is so poor today, they'll really struggle to contain that attack.

We have no width though! Both sides cramping the middle, could be an awful game

Will I Amnt

Jimmy Iovine wrote: »

Anyone know what the starting team for United is? :pac:

De Gea, Rafael, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Carrick, Cleverley, Welbeck, Rooney, Kagawa, Van Persie :pac:

adox

Wonder if Fergie will play 4-3-3 with that line up?

I presumed it would be 4-4-2/1-1 but maybe not?

Giggsy11

Paul Tergat wrote: »

Still think its way too offensive and will leave us exposed in the centre

Maybe Rooney will play as Midfield 3 with Kagawa, Welbeck, RVP as attacking trio.

titan18

I presume it's going to be a 4-2-3-1 with Rooney on the left and Welbeck on the right, and a lot of rotating between the front 4

MANUTD99

Vote of confidence from Fergie in De Gea today. His main issues have been handling aerial threats. Ba & Cisse will give a tough test.

No width in the side,similar to the League Cup game at OT. Carrick and Cleverley don't have a good understanding with each other. If we win this game it has to come down to how Rooney, Kagawa and Cleverley link up.

Cleverley needs a big game

Paul Tergat

Giggsy11 wrote: »

Maybe Rooney will play as Midfield 3 with Kagawa, Welbeck, RVP as attacking trio.

i hope its not the case. think we are trying to cram in too many attackers into our starting lineup

Cantona's Collars

Paul Tergat wrote: »

i hope its not the case. think we are trying to cram in too many attackers into our starting lineup

Wasn't far off with my 4-0-6 formation,it's more like 4-1-5 with all the attack minded players we have out there today.

Liam O

Would seriously like some clarification on this Nani issue.

Paul Tergat wrote: »

i hope its not the case. think we are trying to cram in too many attackers into our starting lineup

Doesn't work for Barca and Real at all :P

bantee

Would have liked to see Ando starting instead of Welbeck.

Paul Tergat

Liam O wrote: »

Doesn't work for Barca and Real at all :P

Im sure you werent making a direct comparison but they have players much better at keeping possession .

Anyhoo, its an exciting lineup

Sgt Pepper 64

Thats poor from Utd, they wont win playing like that!

Paul Tergat

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

Thats poor from Utd, they wont win playing like that!

playing like what? they havent even played yet

bantee

Actually just spotted Perch at centre-half, that could be promising for United! Thought Colocini and Taylor were back from injury but must have had set-backs during the week.

billyhead

Any good sites to stream the match?

Liam O

Paul Tergat wrote: »

Im sure you werent making a direct comparison but they have players much better at keeping possession .

Anyhoo, its an exciting lineup

Ah but playing Cleverly, Welbeck, Rooney and Kags should sort out the possession woes, all very good passers.

Whatsisname

I'm delighted De Gea starts.

Vurnon San Benito

Doubtful ferguson will actually play at LB.

Likely to be, at least in my book:

Harper;
Perch, Williamson, Santon,

---

Ferguson;
Ben Arfa, Tiote,

---

---

Cabaye, Gutierrez (c);

---

Ba, Cisse


if that shape makes any sense at all :pac:

Only time will tell.

MagicMarker

We're going to need absolutely massive performances from Cleverley and Welbeck if we're going to get anything out of this.

Where To

Hope Fergie has a good game, two assists and a goal would do nicely.

Paul Tergat

Liam O wrote: »

Ah but playing Cleverly, Welbeck, Rooney and Kags should sort out the possession woes, all very good passers.

Maybe, winning it back might be another issue. Think im just quite pessimistic at the moment

also, cant see any logic in welbeck playing this game alongside the other front 3..?

Jax Teller

Wish it was Anderson instead of Cleverley .

Mars Bar

That Batman and Robin sketch was weirdly funny!

statto25

Jax Teller wrote: »

Wish it was Anderson instead of Cleverley .

+1
He dealt with tiote well in the League Cup and adds that battling element to the midfield.

adox

Evra and De Gea in the tunnel talking there:

Evra " come and catch the crosses David"

De Gea " stop the ****ing crosses coming in!"

MagicMarker

What's with the elevator music?

Jax Teller

First time I remember Neville commentating on a united game .

Vurnon San Benito

MagicMarker wrote: »

What's with the elevator music?

That's Mark Knopfler I let you know.

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Doocey wrote: »

That's Mark Knopfler I let you know.

Have always liked that tune!

Mars Bar

Doocey wrote: »

That's Mark Knopfler I let you know.

A legend.

Mars Bar

Bloody hell Rafael!

Rafael will have to change his game a bit to accommodate not having an out and out winger in front of him.

IvySlayer

Dire straights are in my secret music selection :P

Romeo and Juliettt......<3

Anyway...Come on United!!

PhlegmyMoses

That's my favoruite line-up so far this season. Let's hope it works.

IvySlayer

Ahhh Welbeck!!!

Jax Teller

He has to do better there . Should be smashing that .

Mars Bar

Welbeck. *shakes head*

Nice skillz from Jevans though!

Red Crow

He's a rubbish finisher Welbeck. He has to show a cutting edge in the box.

IvySlayer

EVAAAAAAAAAAANSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Jax Teller

What a header

Red Crow

Yesss!