Harper
Perch --- Williamson --- Collocini --- Enrique
Guthrie --- Barton --- Nolan --- Smith --- Gutierrez
Carroll
* Bring Routledge And Lovenkrands on later on in the match to run at tired legs
* Get some early challenges in to show that we will be taking no **** in midfield
Manchester United need to conserve the possession and not allow players such as Nolan,Smith and Gutierrez get the ball and,most likely,shut out the supply to Carroll,especially aerially.
Then look to exploit the flanks with the pace of Valencia and Nani/Giggs' creativity to skin Perch and Enrique.Play aggressive tackling to control what looks like a talented midfield from Newcastle and keep Barton grounded.
I would say after that the scoreline is 3-1 to Manchester United.
the pressure is always on united, and they thrive on it. newcastle are confident, but so are united at old trafford, after beating chelsea 3-1 which is always a good thing, friendly or not.Lol... Dont be all confident Man U fans... tbh i think newcastle can win, they are full of confidence, and remember the pressure is in manutd![]()
What I don't get is why the game starts at 8PM? oO)
Team News from BBC SPORT Website
Manchester United remain without long-term injury victims Owen Hargreaves and Anderson, with both midfielders absent with knee injuries.Centre-back Rio Ferdinand is also out with a knee problem.
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been declared fit to lead the line, while former Red Devil Alan Smith is expected to shake off an ankle injury.
But Leon Best, Danny Simpson (both ankle), Steven Taylor (shoulder) and Dan Gosling (knee) will all miss out.
Manchester United
Injured: Anderson, Ferdinand, Hargreaves (all knee)
Newcastle
Doubtful: Smith (ankle)
Injured: Best & Simpson (both ankle), Gosling (knee), S Taylor (shoulder)
Basically what the OP says![]()
i needed to write something to make the thread alive !