Man Utd v Liverpool, 14th Dec, 1.30PM K/O, *Mod Note 1st Post*

GavRedKing

The first game between these two this season, as ye all know, its going to be a messy affair for posters and mods a like, I'm taking this opportunity to just say this thread will be the one and only match thread and to try and keep it civilised for a few days, this thread wont be open again until Saturday, any other match threads that are started will simply be deleted.

I'm sure ye know the rules by now but take this as a mod warning, try and be civil and dont act the dick, as much I dont want the thread to turn into a moaning and bitching thread, we're aware its pretty much going to happen so if theres nothing productive been debated after the game on Sunday, the thread may be swiftly locked.

GavRedKing

thread is now open

Will I Amnt

United really need to be taking all 3 points here if they are going to overhaul Chelsea on the way to number 21...

GavRedKing

Will I Amnt wrote: »

United really need to be taking all 3 points here if they are going to overhaul Chelsea on the way to number 21...

1st part - agree with, Liverpool are poor this year but form counts for nothing in this fixture.

2nd part -

Too Tough To Die

This is gonna be a stroll in the park for United. Many lols will be had.

Will I Amnt

GavRedKing wrote: »

1st part - agree with, Liverpool are poor this year but form counts for nothing in this fixture.

2nd part -

Haven't you heard? We all think we're going to win the league.

Unearthly

Going to predict a Man Utd win. Apart from the Swansea opener, United have been good at home results wise. I'd like Falcao to start.

Liverpool haven't got that many threats except Kolo Toure who has been voted as their current best player.

GavRedKing

Will I Amnt wrote: »

Haven't you heard? We all think we're going to win the league.

Well ye could, yeve spent bloody enough :pac:

I think Utd will be a threat this year anyway, only takes a few slips from city and chelsea and Utd will be in there.

bennyl10

With Southampyon losing today, a win for united is crucial tomororw, consolidate 3rd, build up the gap to 5th.
On current from, should be handy for United, neither have been good, but at least united have been able to grind out results!

But considering its United and Liverpool,

Score draw, or united just to shade it..

In no way can i, realistically, see Liverpool getting a win.. Wins, even par performances, just haven't been there..

A bad loss for Liverpool, akin to what happened unted last year, think it could be curtains Rodgers.

OwaynOTT

This match can only end in one result.

GavRedKing

OwaynOTT wrote: »

This match can only end in one result.

Well it can end in 3 technically.

2-0 United.

OwaynOTT

GavRedKing wrote: »

Well it can end in 3 technically.

or 6.

On like Donkey Kong

Liam McPoyle

Very confident of a handy United win after a flying opening 15 minutes from the Pool.

4-1 United.

Mr.Crinklewood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWF2JBb1bvM

brevity

2-1 or 3-1 Utd.

RobertKK

A United win is what would have to go for.
United have the best goalkeeper, in the last number of games conceding 1 goal at most, for example against Chelsea, City after Smalling sending off, Arsensal.
Second best home form in the league.
A much better midfield than last season.
A far superior firepower up front with Rooney, Van Persie and Falcao.
A better manager.
It is hard to bet against United for tomorrow.

Van Gaal not happy with Scholes and Nevilles comments ahead of the game.


Dog and Duck versus the Red Lion

GavRedKing

OwaynOTT wrote: »

or 6.

Utd win
Pool win
Draw

yabadabado

OwaynOTT wrote: »

or 6.

:eek:

thelad95

viper006

As a pool fan I just can't see a win tomorrow. We must have the worst strike force in the premiership at the moment and a team woefully devoid of creativity.

Lambert up front on his own tomorrow like basel in such a vital game is absolutely depressing. Hoping we can nick a point

westernfrenzy

Gonna go for a high-scoring prediction

United 4-2 Liverpool

Hank Scorpio

3-1 United, RVPs recent form is encouraging

sabat

Man Utd 0-1 Liverpool (D. Murphy 63)

thelad95

thelad95 wrote: »

Strange one for an Irish soccer forum. Doubt there's too many Liverpudlians (or Mancunians for that matter)

Bowlardo

what are the likely line up for the team tomorrow?

Copper_pipe

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yabadabado

rarnes1 wrote: »

Strange one for an Irish soccer forum. Doubt there's too many Liverpudlians (or Mancunians for that matter)

no stranger than people on a Irish soccer forum discussing a United v Pool game.

The Moldy Gowl

sabat wrote: »

Man Utd 0-1 Liverpool (D. Murphy 63)

I was at that match as a young gowl

kona

rarnes1 wrote: »

Strange one for an Irish soccer forum. Doubt there's too many Liverpudlians (or Mancunians for that matter)

Hungry?

Cantona's Collars

Here we go-a new season with Liverpool back to usual and United in resurgance after a season of sh1te.
8 books later and title celebrations that lasted the month of April only for Liverpool to discover the season didn't end until May the shock of watching the title slip away has left the team a shell of the one of last season,the lack of verve,industry and bite has seen Liverpool turn in some shambolic performances.

United are back on the rise no thanks to a bit of luck in more than a few games as the turgid,one dimensional dross of last season is slowly being cast behind.Gone is the king of hide & seek on a football field as TC23 moved on to be replaced by Herrera who can actually play a bit so now we look like we have a functioning midfield compared to the gaping chasm that teams waltzed through last season.
It might not be pretty tomorrow but it will be enthralling as United work on cementing a CL place and Liverpool aim for 7th.

duffman13

OwaynOTT wrote: »

This match can only end in one result.

Yes multiple red and yellow cards for overly emotional posters.

It is hard to see past United but when it Liverpool anything can happen.

niallo27

zerks wrote: »

Here we go-a new season with Liverpool back to usual and United in resurgance after a season of sh1te.
8 books later and title celebrations that lasted the month of April only for Liverpool to discover the season didn't end until May the shock of watching the title slip away has left the team a shell of the one of last season,the lack of verve,industry and bite has seen Liverpool turn in some shambolic performances.

United are back on the rise no thanks to a bit of luck in more than a few games as the turgid,one dimensional dross of last season is slowly being cast behind.Gone is the king of hide & seek on a football field as TC23 moved on to be replaced by Herrera who can actually play a bit so now we look like we have a functioning midfield compared to the gaping chasm that teams waltzed through last season.
It might not be pretty tomorrow but it will be enthralling as United work on cementing a CL place and Liverpool aim for 7th.

Utd are 11 points off the top. If it was a season of resurgence wouldn't they be closer. A squad of similar ability won the league by a mile over a year ago. Moyes was in a similar position last year was he not.

yabadabado

yabadabado wrote: »

no stranger than people on a Irish soccer forum discussing a United v Pool game.

Not true

niallo27

niallo27 wrote: »

Utd are 11 points off the top. If it was a season of resurgence wouldn't they be closer. A squad of similar ability won the league by a mile over a year ago. Moyes was in a similar position last year was he not.

Expectations are lower for Utd since Fergie left tbf

yabadabado

rarnes1 wrote: »

Not true

how so ?

niallo27

rarnes1 wrote: »

Expectations are lower for Utd since Fergie left tbf

Lower yes but they should be challenging with that squad. Moyes was blamed for everything that went wrong but Van Gal seems immune from any criticism.

RobertKK

niallo27 wrote: »

Utd are 11 points off the top. If it was a season of resurgence wouldn't they be closer. A squad of similar ability won the league by a mile over a year ago. Moyes was in a similar position last year was he not.

All going well for United they will be closer after the match tomorrow.
United were 13 points off Chelsea but a win tomorrow has it at 8.

yabadabado

yabadabado wrote: »

how so ?

The audience here is Irish fans (vast majority)

Said Irish fans are Utd and Liverpool fans.

What angle are you coming from here?

RobertKK

niallo27 wrote: »

Lower yes but they should be challenging with that squad. Moyes was blamed for everything that went wrong but Van Gal seems immune from any criticism.

We weren't in the top 4 at this stage last season, we never won 5 in a row with Moyes.
Moyes was good in the CL.

Van Gaal has the team going in the correct direction.

Van Gaal will be going for the title this season, he hasn't conceded yet, he said they will take it one game at a time and see where it leads.

niallo27

niallo27 wrote: »

Lower yes but they should be challenging with that squad. Moyes was blamed for everything that went wrong but Van Gal seems immune from any criticism.

I'd agree with you on the bolded part, except for 'that squad' has so far been unavailable for LVG to fully use. Injuries have riddled United this season, and I think this comes into play when people cast judgement on LVG so far at United.

With a fully fit squad including Di Maria, an in form Falcao and fully fit defensive line to chose from, yes Man United should be challenging for the title.

As it is though, I think we are doing very well for now.

Hidalgo

I just hope we can all get along and be nice.

niallo27

RobertKK wrote: »

We weren't in the top 4 at this stage last season, we never won 5 in a row with Moyes.
Moyes was good in the CL.

Van Gaal has the team going in the correct direction.

Van Gaal will be going for the title this season, he hasn't conceded yet, he said they will take it one game at a time and see where it leads.

He has them going in the right direction because it was almost impossible to go any other way. He is without doubt a better manager than moyes but I just don't understand how utd fans expectations have dropped so much in the space of one season.

niallo27

niallo27 wrote: »

Lower yes but they should be challenging with that squad. Moyes was blamed for everything that went wrong but Van Gal seems immune from any criticism.

They'll be happy with top 4 I'd imagine this season.

Yeah they are only 6 points better off than under Moyes. Not sure about goals for and against. I'd imagine goals for should be better and against fcuk knows as the defense is patchy this season.

shadowcomplex

Team I'm hoping for tomorrow

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De Gea

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Rafael-Jones-Evans-Rojo

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Carrick

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--Fellaini

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Herrera----

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Rooney

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----Falcao

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RVP

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Fuhrer

rarnes1 wrote: »

They'll be happy with top 4 I'd imagine this season.

Yeah they are only 6 points better off than under Moyes. Not sure about goals for and against. I'd imagine goals for should be better and against fcuk knows as the defense is patchy this season.

What would Liverpool be happy with this season?

Fuhrer

Fuhrer wrote: »

What would Liverpool be happy with this season?

Personally a trophy I'd be over the moon.

Top 4 also and I'd be doing sommersaults.

Silverware important imo

niallo27

Fuhrer wrote: »

What would Liverpool be happy with this season?

League cup would be great. A challenge for that fourth spot would do me now. I think the game next Sunday is bigger than tomorrow. Utd are expected to win tomorrow.

shadowcomplex

Fuhrer wrote: »

What would Liverpool be happy with this season?

a top 17 place I'd say