The Manchester United Thread

[GodCubed]

By the way, is this when all the people who said that Kagawa COULD in fact play a non-permanent driving central midfield role in a three or four are finally vindicated? Just looking through all the formations on Mike's bigass post and I remembered.

Not sure on what basis do you guys assume Lindegaard won't progress. He's not 38. Even VDS didn't really peak before he was over 30.

Oh, sure he will, it's just that De Gea's around the same level as him and he's 7 years younger. His rate of progression will be faster, and his final ceiling will likely be much higher. Lindegaard will progress, but because he's reaching his peak he won't really improve massive amounts more.

 

[Zaffarano]

Anyone following the Norwegian title race? Solskjaer's Molde are second to Rosenborg on goal difference and play them on Sunday in a must win game. There are three games to follow to wrap up their season, and Rosenborg have a far better goal difference.

I really want Ole to add another trophy to his CV. Come on Molde!

Lets hope their Europa League campaign doesnt end up disappointingly, though they lost last night and are currently 3rd with 3 points in the group, only a point behind Copenhagen.

 

[cfc12345]

Kagawa out for 3-4 weeks with a knee injury. Happy because he can't play on Sunday but annoyed as he is in my fantasy team and I can't make any transfers for a good few weeks

 

[Raikan007]

whats the supposed starting line up for the game on Sunday?

 

[craig curtis]

Kagawa out for 3-4 weeks with a knee injury. Happy because he can't play on Sunday but annoyed as he is in my fantasy team and I can't make any transfers for a good few weeks

Maybe a good thing looked like he was struggling a bit, maybe few weeks away will help plus should not miss to much with attacking options we have and young now back. Hopefully when he back should be nearly at full squad except vidic.

 

[craig curtis]

whats the supposed starting line up for the game on Sunday?

Just hope giigs and scholes are not starting in same line up as carrick!

 

[fuelledbypassion]

whats the supposed starting line up for the game on Sunday?

My money would be on Welbeck starting because I don't think Smalling and Jones are ready, so we'll need the extra height for set pieces with Ivanovic to mark.

 

[craig curtis]

My money would be on Welbeck starting because I don't think Smalling and Jones are ready, so we'll need the extra height for set pieces with Ivanovic to mark.

Yep think he will to due to his work rate,hight and link up play.

 

[fuelledbypassion]

Yep think he will to due to his work rate,hight and link up play.

Disappointing too because I'd rather see Hernandez stretch their slow centre backs with his pace on the counter. Looks likely that Welbeck will play from the left leaving RVP to lead the line

 

[craig curtis]

Disappointing too because I'd rather see Hernandez stretch their slow centre backs with his pace on the counter. Looks likely that Welbeck will play from the left leaving RVP to lead the line

Would love to see a midfield 3 of carrick,clevers,ando with roo,rvp,hernandez instead of welbeck.

 

[Alcaraz]

In which world are Luiz and Cahill slow CBs?

 

[sanketutd]

Well he meant not slow but CB's who hate a player who is always on their back and if form is anything to go by I'd love to see Hernandez and he has a good record against Chelsea too..His Performane against Braga was a thing to behold.2 goals were typical Hernandez goals but that turn he made on the sideline and the pass of his to nani was brilliant.I think it was probably his best performance in a United shirt,I mean his overall play...

 

[Tyton]

Never mind me , don't know why i thought De Gea is 23...

 

[oneunited]

Just trashed Chelsea 2 nil at Stanford Bridge and humiliated them at Old trafford 3 nil in two games in quick succession. Fingers crossed for a good omen.

 

[Joel`]

De Gea; Rafael, Evans, Ferdinand, Evra; Young, Carrick, Cleverley, Valencia; Rooney, RVP.

Strongest line-up we could play. The recurring nightmare of Giggs starting can be put to bed now too, phew.

 

[Alcaraz]

Should be a great game. Biggest problem for Chelsea will be lack of width if Oscar, Mata and Hazard start. Particularly as Valencia and Young will have Cole/Ivanovic pinned back. Hopefully Moses/Marin starts on our end

 

[Joel`]

Should be a great game. Biggest problem for Chelsea will be lack of width if Oscar, Mata and Hazard start. Particularly as Valencia and Young will have Cole/Ivanovic pinned back. Hopefully Moses/Marin starts on our end

You line up as expected.

Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole, Mikel, Ramires, Hazard, Mata, Oscar, Torres

 

[Alcaraz]

Oh great.... Hopefully we can exploit your lack of a dedicated destroyer in the middle of the park. Not looking forward to seeing Luiz vs RVP lol

 

[fuelledbypassion]

Bit concerned at the lack of height in our team, Cahill, Luiz, Ivanovic and even Torres are a threat at set pieces. I'm surprised he's gone for Young over Welbeck

 

[Joel`]

Oh great.... Hopefully we can exploit your lack of a dedicated destroyer in the middle of the park. Not looking forward to seeing Luiz vs RVP lol

You mean exploit of our general lack of anything resembling a defence? Will win £20 if there's 3.5+ goals, so happy it looks like we're going to try and out score you.