[Sandikan]

.................De Gea
Young Jones Rojo Darmian
.................Carrick
Mata Herrera Pogba Lingard
.................Rooney

When you consider how much we've spent, and the idea of putting a line up like that out

 

[CM]

When you consider how much we've spent, and the idea of putting a line up like that out

It probably isn't far off what the actual line-up will be

 

[Sandikan]

It probably isn't far off what the actual line-up will be

Well, quite. But it's a bit of a worry isn't it.

 

[ChaddyP]

I want to ask who's out for us for this game, but it's probably easier to ask who we have that's actually available

 

[AXVnee7]

Very confident against Arsenal. We generally do well at home against them. Last time we beat them with our kids, it's at OT and then we now have Mourinho. No excuse for dropping points!

 

[Silverman]

---------------------De Gea
----Darmian----Jones----Blind----Shaw
----------------------Carrick
----------------Herrera----Pogba
------Mata----------Rashford----------Martial

 

[ash_86]

Play Fellaini and watch us gets ripped apart in the midfield. We need a very dynamic midfield to have any chance to get a result.

 

[Jaybomb]

Who will be Arsenal's RB?

Debuchy, you would imagine.

I still think Rooney should start at LM. Even more so now that Bellerin is injured. We'll see.

 

[JB08]

Debuchy, you would imagine.

I still think Rooney should start at LM. Even more so now that Bellerin is injured. We'll see.

Holy shit, I was certain Debuchy was at loan somewhere. Can't believe he's still at Arsenal.

 

[VanGaalEra]

Jenkinson.

 

[pocco]

When you consider how much we've spent, and the idea of putting a line up like that out

It's not the line up I'd want but the one i expect him to go with, more or less.

 

[DWelbz19]

Jenkinson.

Yeah, I'd have thought it'll be Jenkinson.

 

[VanGaalEra]

Yeah, I'd have thought it'll be Jenkinson.

Remember what happened the last time Jenkinson and Coquelin played together in the same team at OT

 

[crossy1686]

I'd love a repeat of last seasons match at Old Trafford. My favourite Sunday of last year.

 

[Sandikan]

I'd love a repeat of last seasons match at Old Trafford. My favourite Sunday of last year.

still remember tiptoing up the motorway, being the least excited for this fixture in years, hoping we wouldn't get ruined

 

[sunama]

I'd love a repeat of last seasons match at Old Trafford. My favourite Sunday of last year.

I remember that match. So many first teamers were injured.
Most fans had written that game off as a loss, before it even started.
Then BAAAM!!! Our youngsters played the Warren Joyce way and we battered AFC. There was very little side/back passing in that match because LVG didn't have enough time to Vangle these youngsters.
That was probably the game of the season, for me.

 

[Sassy Colin]

I read that Valencia could be back for this

 

[VP89]

I read that Valencia could be back for this

Would be great if he was.

 

[Mourinhonista]

Arsenal are no pushovers, especially if Sanchez is back, but we need a win to go on a run. We can't allow to fall further behind, Mourinho better work his magic on this one. Please for the love of good don't be defensive...

-------------------De Gea-------------------
Darmian----Rojo----Blind----Shaw
----------------------Carrick
----------------Herrera----Pogba
------Mata----------Martial----------Mkhitaryan

 

[Chaky_Best]

Would be great if he was.

With Valencia + Shaw + a fit Jones and Carrick, we can have a bit more confidence in our poor defense for this game.

Hope Jose will start a strong team and they'll all come back fit

 

[Sunny Jim]

I read that Valencia could be back for this

didnt he break his arm or something?

 

[jojose]

If he’s fit then Phil Jones will be an absolute nailed on certain starter. Hoping Valencia is fit enough to play right back is kind of indicative of where we are, nevertheless, I hope he’s fit.

Hopefully Carrick starts.

It’s a big game against a top 4 rival and therefore id expect something a little different from Jose. With Zlatan out, I am going for Rooney in the false #9 with Martial and Rashford as wide forwards.

Soooooo

--------------------De Gea-----------------

Valencia--------Jones------Blind------Shaw

-------------------Carrick--------------------------

--------Herrera-------------Pogba-----------

-------------------Rooney-----------------------

---Rashford-------------------------Martial---


Lots of bodies in the middle but Maintaining width up top and with pace.

 

[Sammyjunn]

If he’s fit then Phil Jones will be an absolute nailed on certain starter. Hoping Valencia is fit enough to play right back is kind of indicative of where we are, nevertheless, I hope he’s fit.

Hopefully Carrick starts.

It’s a big game against a top 4 rival and therefore id expect something a little different from Jose. With Zlatan out, I am going for Rooney in the false #9 with Martial and Rashford as wide forwards.

Soooooo

--------------------De Gea-----------------

Valencia--------Jones------Blind------Shaw

-------------------Carrick--------------------------

--------Herrera-------------Pogba-----------

-------------------Rooney-----------------------

---Rashford-------------------------Martial---


Lots of bodies in the middle but Maintaining width up top and with pace.

No Mata, Rojo? Or am I missing something.

 

[woodhouseparkred]

If he’s fit then Phil Jones will be an absolute nailed on certain starter. Hoping Valencia is fit enough to play right back is kind of indicative of where we are, nevertheless, I hope he’s fit.

Hopefully Carrick starts.

It’s a big game against a top 4 rival and therefore id expect something a little different from Jose. With Zlatan out, I am going for Rooney in the false #9 with Martial and Rashford as wide forwards.

Soooooo

--------------------De Gea-----------------

Valencia--------Jones------Blind------Shaw

-------------------Carrick--------------------------

--------Herrera-------------Pogba-----------

-------------------Rooney-----------------------

---Rashford-------------------------Martial---


Lots of bodies in the middle but Maintaining width up top and with pace.

This was the last side we put out when we last won 3-2 against Arsenal at home:


De Gea
Varela
Carrick
Blind
Rojo
Schneiderlin
Herrera
Lingard
Mata
Memphis
Rashford

Those in bold I would guarantee to be starters against Arsenal, but not too sure about the rest. On paper, the side for the next match is considerably stronger than last seasons side that won. We don't have any excuses should we lose.

This was the Arsenal side that played us:

Cech
Bellerin
Gabriel
Koscielny
Monreal
Ramsey
Coquelin
Walcott
Ozil
Sanchez
Welbeck

Those in bold I think could start for them, and just not sure about Sanchez, with Bellerin and Welbeck out too.

Cech
Bellerin
Gabriel
Koscielny
Monreal
Ramsey
Coquelin
Walcott
Ozil
Sanchez
Welbeck

No Mata, Rojo? Or am I missing something.

Mata could come on as substitute but Rojo. I think it would be good for Shaw to get experience alongside Blind and Jones, with Valencia wearing a cast.

 

[Irrational.]

didnt he break his arm or something?

Yep. Would probably be wearing a splint or a cast, much like the one Vardy has now turned into a fashion accessory.

I don't think Mourinho will risk it, though.

 

[crossy1686]

still remember tiptoing up the motorway, being the least excited for this fixture in years, hoping we wouldn't get ruined

We had no fecking business winning that game. Remember waking up the next day, hungover as hell. First thing that happens when I wake up, my mate comes busting into the hotel room still buzzing about the match. Great day out.

 

[VanGaalEra]

Sanchez will play against Uruguay.

If he's fit for that game, he'll be fit for Saturday.

 

[Sandikan]

Sanchez will play against Uruguay.

If he's fit for that game, he'll be fit for Saturday.

Well, if he ends the game on Tuesday fit that is!

 

[Adisa]

I'd love a repeat of last seasons match at Old Trafford. My favourite Sunday of last year.

Was convinced it was going to be a massacre.

 

[VanGaalEra]

Well, if he ends the game on Tuesday fit that is!

If he doesn't, the fallout between Chile and Arsenal will be tasty.

 

[VanGaalEra]

De Gea

Valencia Jones Blind Shaw

Carrick

Herrera ............. Pogba

Mata .......................... Martial

Rashford
​

Subs:

Mkhitaryan
Morgan
Young

With Zlatan out and Rooney doubtful, this looks like the most likely lineup.

 

[bosnian_red]

Shame rooney is out. His best game in ages and then gets injured and we all know how long it takes him to recover his fitness from any injury. Looks like we are missing 5 or 6 potential starters for this though?
My guess is:

De gea
Darmian Jones Rojo Blind
Carrick
Mata Herrera Pogba Martial
Rashford
​

Possibly Mkhitaryan though I cant see Mourinho starting him. I would put him on the left with Martial top if it was up to me though, leave rashford to be a sub.

 

[Jazz]

Jose should be starting Martial/Rash up top. But he'll start Rooney no doubt, and I'm almost certain the Arsenal defence will have no problem dealing with him. Unless we get proper confirmation, I don't believe Rooney's injured.

In any case, not confident about this

 

[Dumbstar]

Come on Arsenal! Do us a favour and win!

Come on Utd! Do us a favour and win!

Come on Arsenal and Utd. Do us a favour and draw!

What a great Saturday morning game this is going to be.

 

[Lawman]

Very confident against Arsenal. We generally do well at home against them. Last time we beat them with our kids, it's at OT and then we now have Mourinho. No excuse for dropping points!

Have you not seen recent events? We are down our full defence (first choice) and without our main striker. Arsenal are flying and top of the league or there abouts. You think there is no excuses?

 

[Di Maria's angel]

Have you not seen recent events? We are down our full defence (first choice) and without our main striker. Arsenal are flying and top of the league or there abouts. You think there is no excuses?

I think beating them last season shows that we should really beat them any season, regardless of the circumstances. They last beat us in the league at OT in '06 (I think).

 

[Frank Grimes]

De Gea

Valencia Jones Blind Shaw

Carrick

Herrera ............. Pogba

Mata .......................... Martial

Rashford
​

Subs:

Mkhitaryan
Morgan
Young

With Zlatan out and Rooney doubtful, this looks like the most likely lineup.

Valencia wiil not start, he fractured his arm a few weeks back.

 

[McLovin]

Come on Arsenal! Do us a favour and win!

Come on Utd! Do us a favour and win!

Come on Arsenal and Utd. Do us a favour and draw!

What a great Saturday morning game this is going to be.

You keep hoping Dumpy...see where that gets you.

Spoiler

Face down on the floor

 

[ZupZup]

Valencia wiil not start, he fractured his arm a few weeks back.

It may be too soon for him but he's no longer wearing the cast on his arm as he posted a video of himself training in the gym over a week ago...

Also a few news reports this week are claiming he could be in line for an early return this weekend. Given what Jose said about players making themselves available despite a bit of pain... it wouldn't be a big shock I don't think.

 

[Silverman]

Hector Bellerin out?