Manchester City Vs Manchester United - Sunday 19/08/2007 12.30GMT

Ballache · 17th August 2007, 01:36

i hope we play something like this:
---------Vds-----------
-Brown-Rio-vidic-Evra
----O'shea-Carrick
Nani---Scholes---Giggs
-------Tevez-----------

1-2 United Nani and Tevez with Nani being MOTM.

man_utd_4_eva · 17th August 2007, 05:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizardking125

I honestly cannot believe people really think City will beat us

Why is it such a ridiculous statement to think City will win?

I personally think we'll sneak a 2-1 win but City will definitely be in the match and it won't be as one sided as the last two games.

With Ronaldo and Rooney out, our lone striker unfit, a raw player in Nani and out of form players like Brown and Giggs, plus the fact that City have impressed in their opening two games, it is a completely understandable statement to say United might lose or draw.

In fact I might throw $10 on City just because of the good odds they have.

Regardless, United to win 2-1.

Utd: Tevez, Vidic
City: Petrov

Dorada · 17th August 2007, 06:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by lizardking125

I honestly cannot believe people really think City will beat us

If City could beat us when they had feckin' Shaun Goater in attack then they sure as hell can bloody beat us with Elano and Petrov firing down the lines.

As for predictions, I really can't see how this game is going to go. I'd like to think we will show some character and bounce back and hammer City like we normally do when we've lost a few games on the trot. But for some reason, I'm not overly confident. I'll reserve judgement till further notice!

WAZZA-UP · 17th August 2007, 11:09

___________________VDS _______________________
Brown _______Rio _______Vdic ______Evra / Silvestre
Nani / Fletcher ________Carrick ____ Scholes ___ Hargreaves / Giggs / Nani
_______________Eagles / Anderson / Scholes / Giggs __________
____________________Tevez_________________________ ____

SAF has depth in his squad.. with a good number of options IMO

This is a must win and I think

Utd 3-1 City

Tevez, Scholes, Evra or Vidic from a set piece
Richards (From a set piece)

Trippin_Stoned · 17th August 2007, 11:51

VDS

Brown Rio Vidic Evra

Nani Fletcher Carrick Giggs

Scholes

Tevez

Thats what I'd go with considering it doesn't look like Saha, Ole, Anderson or Hargreaves are going to fit for this game.

I'd still play Giggs, but on the left wing as I still think hes the best left winger in our squad. Nani should be fine on the right as he is naturally right footed. Then I've gone with Scholes supporting Tevez. Scholes in a more advance role will hopefully get a chance and knowing Scholes he just might take it.

I'd like to see Martin on the bench too, just incase we're lacking width (we shouldn't do with the players out, but its happened before) he could come on and hopefully provide it if need be.

starman · 17th August 2007, 12:05

The Sky Sports site has predicted that city will win 2-1, I have also seen other sites predicting city will win as well, interestingly Mark Lawrenson on the BBC site has predicted we will win 2-1.

Its amazing how things change, in the space of 2 games we are probably going into the game as underdogs, even though city have only scored 1 goal at home since Christmas and we are the champions.

Lizard King · 17th August 2007, 12:08

How the hell are they favourites to you people? I've lost hope if you think City will 'probably win this one'.

Yeah, they've got good players etc but the team is still nowhere near our's plus we have much more experience in our team.

It will be the same as the last two games, we'll completely dominate but fail to convert most of our chances.

henno · 17th August 2007, 12:47

United went into a game in 2001 season underdogs to our title rivals and came out of it 6 - 1 victors.... i can see the same thing happening here.....

two frustrating games gone, our players should be chomping at the bit to get stuck into city....

WAZZA-UP · 17th August 2007, 13:22

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Originally Posted by henno

United went into a game in 2001 season underdogs to our title rivals and came out of it 6 - 1 victors.... i can see the same thing happening here.....

two frustrating games gone, our players should be chomping at the bit to get stuck into city....

Precisely!!

Eurotrash · 17th August 2007, 14:46

Time to bring City down to earth. Richards has been excellent for them in their two games, but he alone cannot stop our massive onslaught. Also, they are up against a defence much superior to what they have met so far, so I don't believe they will score. United to win 1-0 (Tevez).

WAZZA-UP · 17th August 2007, 15:16

I've just been offered a free ticket to this game.. but it was in the city end.. for my own health and safety I have turned it down.. being the mega gob that I am during a match!! Have I done the right thing?

Lizard King · 17th August 2007, 15:26

Anderson, Saha and Hargreaves all out.

Apparently Anderson has a hamstring injury.

kietotheworld · 17th August 2007, 15:38

VDS

Brown---Vida---Rio---Evra

Fletcher---Carrick

Nani---Scholes---Giggs

Tevez

Is what I'd go with.

Twisted_Woody · 17th August 2007, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAZZA-UP

I've just been offered a free ticket to this game.. but it was in the city end.. for my own health and safety I have turned it down.. being the mega gob that I am during a match!! Have I done the right thing?

Yes. Unless you bring some form of self defence weapon...or just get good and fighting off mobs with your bare hands.

Epic · 17th August 2007, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAZZA-UP

I've just been offered a free ticket to this game.. but it was in the city end.. for my own health and safety I have turned it down.. being the mega gob that I am during a match!! Have I done the right thing?

dress up as a granny

Utd heap · 17th August 2007, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ballache

i hope we play something like this:
---------Vds-----------
-Brown-Rio-vidic-Evra
----O'shea-Carrick
Nani---Scholes---Giggs
-------Tevez-----------

1-2 United Nani and Tevez with Nani being MOTM.

Dream world, but i like it.

man_utd_4_eva · 17th August 2007, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by kietotheworld

VDS

Brown---Vida---Rio---Evra

Fletcher---Carrick

Nani---Scholes---Giggs

Tevez

I believe this will be the team.

I think its 50-50 to whether O'Shea or Fletcher start though.

horselesspaul · 17th August 2007, 18:55

Gordon McQueen's team on MUTV:
VDS
Brown Ferdinand Vidic Silvestre
Fletcher/Eagles/Nani Carrick Scholes Evra
Giggs Tevez

Hedge your bets Big Man! But I know what he means..

Gordon just reminded us that Rio (when playing with The Vidanator) is the best centre half in Europe. I agree.
Hayley just reminded us that L*verpool will not win the Premiership. I agree.
Great family that.

Davo · 17th August 2007, 18:55

Come on City!

horselesspaul · 17th August 2007, 18:57

You can come on City if you like.
I'm for hating.

gaz hacket · 17th August 2007, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davo

Come on City!

Spastic , springs to mind

.

kiddaa · 17th August 2007, 21:20

0-6 tevez, giggs hatrick

Rooney gr8 · 17th August 2007, 21:42

we have to be in top form to get more than a point out of this, if we lose, the shit we will get from the idiots off citeh and poo will be unbearable.

ILBB15 · 18th August 2007, 02:14

I have a feeling that we'll score at least three goals in this game.

Schmeichels son is totally crap it's a miracle that he hasn't conceded a goal in the first two games, I expect us to break this trend.

AlwaysRedwood · 18th August 2007, 03:54

I think it will be an easy victory. We've played well, but not put the ball in the net. Tevez now has a game under his belt after a long layoff.

I also think Fletcher will start. Fergie will want someone hungry to play on the pitch.

3-0

Patti · 18th August 2007, 07:34

Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson will end his feud with Sir Alex Ferguson by giving him a £415 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon red wine when Manchester United visit Eastlands on Sunday. (Sun)

am sure Fergie would be happy with a bottle that costs £4.15 from tesco's tbh...

pepsi07 · 18th August 2007, 09:16

Carlitos’ Way
Tevez to score and United to beat City? single bets only

4/1

Can Carlos Tevez inspire a Manchester United victory?

A very good bet

Ronaldo07 · 18th August 2007, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by kietotheworld

VDS

Brown---Vida---Rio---Evra

Fletcher---Carrick

Nani---Scholes---Giggs

Tevez

Is what I'd go with.

That's what I'd go with too. I have a sneaky feeling Fergie will go with O'Shea instead of Fletcher though.

This will be the match where we get back on track I reckon. With Derby games form means nothing and our players will be ready for it whereas a lot of Sven's new signings might not be up for a Derby game yet. So I'm going with a 2-1 win for us, Tevez to open the scoring, Giggs to add one late on and City to grab a consolation near the end

starman · 18th August 2007, 11:45

Depends on the tactics for tomorrow, O’Shea is a much more calming influence on the team, Fletcher brings a lot of energy, plus they can both pop up with an important goal.
I think Fletch is going to get the nod as it will be quite a frantic game.

DanY2J · 18th August 2007, 11:53

It worries me that O'Shea will start ahead of Fletch in midfield, but that looks like the way were heading.

Lizard King · 18th August 2007, 11:59

I think we will keep a clean sheet, the man city players haven't come up against a defence like ours yet and it'll be a big test for their attacking players.

I think we will dominate the middle of the park with Scholes and Carrick and perhaps Fletcher if we play him in that holding role.

Fortunately, I don't think they'll park the bus as they're at home and will be going for a result which should work in our favour as we'll have more room to work the ball with in attack.

I think it'll be a very one-sided game in terms of possession and chances but it just depends on whether or not we can finish the chances we create, which we've failed to do in the last two games.

I'm going for a 0-2 win for us.

17th August 2007, 01:36	#41 (permalink)
Ballache First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Botkyrka-Stockholms fattigaste Komun :( Posts: 5,966	i hope we play something like this: ---------Vds----------- -Brown-Rio-vidic-Evra ----O'shea-Carrick Nani---Scholes---Giggs -------Tevez----------- 1-2 United Nani and Tevez with Nani being MOTM.

17th August 2007, 11:09	#44 (permalink)
WAZZA-UP Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ... who knows Posts: 1,404	___________________VDS _______________________ Brown _______Rio _______Vdic ______Evra / Silvestre Nani / Fletcher ________Carrick ____ Scholes ___ Hargreaves / Giggs / Nani _______________Eagles / Anderson / Scholes / Giggs __________ ____________________Tevez_________________________ ____ SAF has depth in his squad.. with a good number of options IMO This is a must win and I think Utd 3-1 City Tevez, Scholes, Evra or Vidic from a set piece Richards (From a set piece)

17th August 2007, 11:51	#45 (permalink)
Trippin_Stoned Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,251	VDS Brown Rio Vidic Evra Nani Fletcher Carrick Giggs Scholes Tevez Thats what I'd go with considering it doesn't look like Saha, Ole, Anderson or Hargreaves are going to fit for this game. I'd still play Giggs, but on the left wing as I still think hes the best left winger in our squad. Nani should be fine on the right as he is naturally right footed. Then I've gone with Scholes supporting Tevez. Scholes in a more advance role will hopefully get a chance and knowing Scholes he just might take it. I'd like to see Martin on the bench too, just incase we're lacking width (we shouldn't do with the players out, but its happened before) he could come on and hopefully provide it if need be.

17th August 2007, 12:05	#46 (permalink)
starman Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Under a tree. Posts: 663	The Sky Sports site has predicted that city will win 2-1, I have also seen other sites predicting city will win as well, interestingly Mark Lawrenson on the BBC site has predicted we will win 2-1. Its amazing how things change, in the space of 2 games we are probably going into the game as underdogs, even though city have only scored 1 goal at home since Christmas and we are the champions.

17th August 2007, 12:08	#47 (permalink)
Lizard King Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson's hair Posts: 11,320	How the hell are they favourites to you people? I've lost hope if you think City will 'probably win this one'. Yeah, they've got good players etc but the team is still nowhere near our's plus we have much more experience in our team. It will be the same as the last two games, we'll completely dominate but fail to convert most of our chances.

17th August 2007, 12:47	#48 (permalink)
henno Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: over there ----> Posts: 1,033	United went into a game in 2001 season underdogs to our title rivals and came out of it 6 - 1 victors.... i can see the same thing happening here..... two frustrating games gone, our players should be chomping at the bit to get stuck into city....

17th August 2007, 14:46	#50 (permalink)
Eurotrash Reserve Team Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cake or Death? Posts: 552	Time to bring City down to earth. Richards has been excellent for them in their two games, but he alone cannot stop our massive onslaught. Also, they are up against a defence much superior to what they have met so far, so I don't believe they will score. United to win 1-0 (Tevez).

17th August 2007, 15:16	#51 (permalink)
WAZZA-UP Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ... who knows Posts: 1,404	I've just been offered a free ticket to this game.. but it was in the city end.. for my own health and safety I have turned it down.. being the mega gob that I am during a match!! Have I done the right thing?

17th August 2007, 15:26	#52 (permalink)
Lizard King Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson's hair Posts: 11,320	Anderson, Saha and Hargreaves all out. Apparently Anderson has a hamstring injury.

17th August 2007, 15:38	#53 (permalink)
kietotheworld Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airstrip One Posts: 3,097	VDS Brown---Vida---Rio---Evra Fletcher---Carrick Nani---Scholes---Giggs Tevez Is what I'd go with.

17th August 2007, 18:55	#59 (permalink)
Davo Still waiting for my team to make a title challenge. Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: It's Ours For Keeps Posts: 551,770	Come on City!

17th August 2007, 18:55	#58 (permalink)
horselesspaul Man U fan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: It's Manchester United, United or Man United. Posts: 1,710	Gordon McQueen's team on MUTV: VDS Brown Ferdinand Vidic Silvestre Fletcher/Eagles/Nani Carrick Scholes Evra Giggs Tevez Hedge your bets Big Man! But I know what he means.. Gordon just reminded us that Rio (when playing with The Vidanator) is the best centre half in Europe. I agree. Hayley just reminded us that L*verpool will not win the Premiership. I agree. Great family that.

17th August 2007, 18:57	#60 (permalink)
horselesspaul Man U fan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: It's Manchester United, United or Man United. Posts: 1,710	You can come on City if you like. I'm for hating.

17th August 2007, 21:20	#62 (permalink)
kiddaa Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: I can slam a revolving door. USA Posts: 1,982	0-6 tevez, giggs hatrick

17th August 2007, 21:42	#63 (permalink)
Rooney gr8 campaigner for racial harmony Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The only requirement for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothing! Posts: 2,119	we have to be in top form to get more than a point out of this, if we lose, the shit we will get from the idiots off citeh and poo will be unbearable.

18th August 2007, 02:14	#64 (permalink)
ILBB15 Annoying Commie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,130	I have a feeling that we'll score at least three goals in this game. Schmeichels son is totally crap it's a miracle that he hasn't conceded a goal in the first two games, I expect us to break this trend.

18th August 2007, 03:54	#65 (permalink)
AlwaysRedwood Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Just down the road from Posh Spice Posts: 1,291	I think it will be an easy victory. We've played well, but not put the ball in the net. Tevez now has a game under his belt after a long layoff. I also think Fletcher will start. Fergie will want someone hungry to play on the pitch. 3-0

18th August 2007, 07:34	#66 (permalink)
Patti Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jersey C.I And on my bed Posts: 3,392	Manchester City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson will end his feud with Sir Alex Ferguson by giving him a £415 bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon red wine when Manchester United visit Eastlands on Sunday. (Sun) am sure Fergie would be happy with a bottle that costs £4.15 from tesco's tbh...

18th August 2007, 09:16	#67 (permalink)
pepsi07 Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 712	Carlitos’ Way Tevez to score and United to beat City? single bets only 4/1 Can Carlos Tevez inspire a Manchester United victory? A very good bet

18th August 2007, 11:45	#69 (permalink)
starman Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Under a tree. Posts: 663	Depends on the tactics for tomorrow, O’Shea is a much more calming influence on the team, Fletcher brings a lot of energy, plus they can both pop up with an important goal. I think Fletch is going to get the nod as it will be quite a frantic game.

18th August 2007, 11:53	#70 (permalink)
DanY2J Youth Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 461	It worries me that O'Shea will start ahead of Fletch in midfield, but that looks like the way were heading.