[Santoryo]

He never gets called out on it either, really grown to dislike Ali.

Supposed to be going to visit inlaws tomorrow which would result in me missing this. Been laying on the cough in prep for being too ill to go

 

[SirAF]

Lads, it's Tottenham.

 

[diarm]

I think we'll win it with a highly controversial goal. I bloody love it when than happens against Spurs. Their tears are salty and delicious.

 

[izec]

Tottenham are bang average. We need to avoid stupid fouls and penalties. Other than their pressing, Kane's penalties, Eriksen's standard situations and Alli's cuntishness, they are nothing special.

2-0 United

 

[top1whoisman]

In fairness to him, it was probably said in the heat of the moment after he and his mates f*cked up a 2-0 lead in the dying embers of the game.

Expecting Dellend Alli to have a far more cnutish game tomorrow.

I'm sure it was, he still could've just said that he didn't like the elbow etc., but to make a subtle threat was pathetic. Agree on Alli.

 

[M Bison]

Not confident at all, Spurs aren't playing particularly well but just have such little confidence in us at the moment.

We desperately need a win and hopefully get our season back on track and this would be a good game to do it, against tricky opposition.

I'm going for another deflating draw.

 

[Norris]

We should win this game with our strongest XI. I hope Blind starts ahead of Darmian though.

DDG
Valencia - Bailly - Jones - Darmian
Herrera - Carrick
Mata - Pogba - Mkhitaryan
Zlatan​

 

[DenisIrwin]

I've had a great weekend so far. Went to a Turkish restaurant last night with 12 cute women for bonenkai (end of year party).
Don't feckin' ruin it. We need a win, just to keep shite like Watford and WBA from overtaking us.

Interesting word that. 'Kai' is maori for food. And, well...

 

[pacifictheme]

What kind of Christmas party is on Sunday at 1?

A shit one.

 

[RedPed]

It would really, really, really be nice to savour a crushing City defeat for once with a victory of our own. Coupled with a Chelsea and Liverpool shock too would be awesome. Asking a lot I know, but no harm in dreaming.

 

[The Stain]

Drawn our last 4 PL home games. 1-1 x3 & 0-0.. Put me down for a optimistic 1-0. Valencia with a shinbreaker deflected for an OG.

 

[BringNaniBack]

Please no Darmian today. He offers nothing going forward and isn't particularly good at the back either.

 

[El Zoido]

I think the goals are gonna come today, finally. Reckon we'll score three, hopefully we can keep it tight at the other end.

 

[Kraftwerker]

Please no Darmian today. He offers nothing going forward and isn't particularly good at the back either.

Mourinho seems to love him though.

I assume Mourinho sees Valencia as very attacking, and wants to balance it out with a 'solid dependable' type.

That was a feature of his best sides (as well as Fergie's tbf).

The debate of course is whether Darmian is solid and dependable.

 

[BringNaniBack]

Mourinho seems to love him though.

I assume Mourinho sees Valencia as very attacking, and wants to balance it out with a 'solid dependable' type.

That was a feature of his best sides (as well as Fergie's tbf).

The debate of course is whether Darmian is solid and dependable.

Yes it does seem that may be his way of thinking but Darmian is so poor in every aspect of play when on the ball it's just not worth him being in the side.

 

[Norris]

Yes it does seem that may be his way of thinking but Darmian is so poor in every aspect of play when on the ball it's just not worth him being in the side.

He is good defensively though, especially in 1v1's. I prefer someone like Blind too, especially since I don't rate Son all that much.

 

[ZAGREB RED]

He is good defensively though, especially in 1v1's. I prefer someone like Blind too, especially since I don't rate Son all that much.

Blind is more reliable then Darmian, but I wonder if Bailly might play with Jones in the centre, with Rojo at LB today.

 

[Janson]

My thinking exactly. I would want Martial for pace, but I think we need more creativity to outsmart Spurs midfield and Mata can give us that more than Martial can, but then we lose pace.

I don't think Mourinho will risk having Mata on the wing in a game like this, it will probably be Martial.

 

[Janson]

Blind is more reliable then Darmian, but I wonder if Bailly might play with Jones in the centre, with Rojo at LB today.

Didn't think of that, could be a possibility.

 

[BringNaniBack]

I think the goals are gonna come today, finally. Reckon we'll score three, hopefully we can keep it tight at the other end.

I like your confidence. I hope you're right.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

Blind is more reliable then Darmian, but I wonder if Bailly might play with Jones in the centre, with Rojo at LB today.

NO!

NO! NO! NO!

 

[buckooo1978]

I don't think Mourinho will risk having Mata on the wing in a game like this, it will probably be Martial.

You say risk him but Mata has been the player who has made the difference in many of our games

Scored vrs Arsenal but more noticable is every time he is substituted the quality of our attacking is affected

Think the problem he has is Pogba seems untouchable

 

[Janson]

You say risk him but Mata has been the player who has made the difference in many of our games

Scored vrs Arsenal but more noticable is every time he is substituted the quality of our attacking is affected

Think the problem he has is Pogba seems untouchable

I'm not doubting his ability, but it's important to have wide players that track back in a game like this. I'm not saying he should not play, just can't see Mourinho playing him.

 

[Norris]

Blind is more reliable then Darmian, but I wonder if Bailly might play with Jones in the centre, with Rojo at LB today.

It depends for me. I consider Blind better at interceptions than Darmian, but the latter to be more disciplined in 1v1's. But yeah, I would take Blind too.

That is a possibility, but Darmian and Valencia both not making the EL Squad on thursday makes me think that those are the two fullback's for the game against spurs.

 

[buckooo1978]

I'm not doubting his ability, but it's important to have wide players that track back in a game like this. I'm not saying he should not play, just can't see Mourinho playing him.

Yes I get that - think you are right - we need to win so if Pogba isn't performing like the Everton game I hope Jose is willing to take him off

I think we have to play Carrick and Herrera to compete in midfield with Alli, Dembele and Erickson coming inside and Pogba/Wanyama will be some battle assuming they all play

Martial and Mhikitaryan have been very strong defensively lately as well

Could be a very tight game

 

[Litch]

Another test to see how far we've come.....

 

[Janson]

Yes I get that - think you are right - we need to win so if Pogba isn't performing like the Everton game I hope Jose is willing to take him off

I think we have to play Carrick and Herrera to compete in midfield with Alli, Dembele and Erickson coming inside and Pogba/Wanyama will be some battle assuming they all play

Martial and Mhikitaryan have been very strong defensively lately as well

Could be a very tight game

It looks like Pogba and Ibrahimovic are untouchable right now, even to subs.

It would be great if Martial hits form, with Mikhi looking great at the moment, we could have the lineup we expected at the start of the season.
That is: Martial-Zlatan-Mikhi upfront.

 

[SirAF]

NO!

NO! NO! NO!

Can't argue against this! He's been good at CB this season, but a liability at LB.

 

[Janson]

I also have a feeling Fellaini will start instead of Carrick.

 

[royboy16]

Thankfully I double checked the ko time as I thought the match was on at 4.

 

[SirAF]

It looks like Pogba and Ibrahimovic are untouchable right now, even to subs.

It would be great if Martial hits form, with Mikhi looking great at the moment, we could have the lineup we expected at the start of the season.
That is: Martial-Zlatan-Mikhi upfront.

To be fair, Zlatan's been scoring a lot lately. I guess he will be rested against CP during mid week.

 

[Janson]

To be fair, Zlatan's been scoring a lot lately. I guess he will be rested against CP during mid week.

He has been great no doubt, but he needs some rest. I think we are over reliant on him, playing him in every single game.

 

[SirAF]

He has been great no doubt, but he needs some rest. I think we are over reliant on him, playing him in every single game.

Yup. Hopefully he'll be rested against CP - I'd love to see Rashford get a chance up top.

 

[peridigm]

I think the goals are gonna come today, finally. Reckon we'll score three, hopefully we can keep it tight at the other end.

Have a feeling both will score. I've gone 3-2.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

Can't argue against this! He's been good at CB this season, but a liability at LB.

I agree. Pleased with his form at CB. Looking forward to seeing how he does against Kane today, if they both play, as I don't think he has been truly tested yet. Definitely don't want to see him at left back ever again though.

 

[Smores]

My attempts to feign illness didnt work, taking the laptop and ignoring everyone instead


Looking forward to this game, reckon we'll win with a comfortable performance.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Enhanced security at Old Trafford
Extra measures after what happened in Turkey yesterday.

The BBC writes: Two blasts, believed to be a car bomb and a suicide bomb, have killed at least 38 people and injured many others, reports say.


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[Walters_19_MuFc]

Please no Darmian today. He offers nothing going forward and isn't particularly good at the back either.

Was excellent defensively against Everton.

 

[AlwaysRed66]

I think we will struggle to score, particularly as Spurs have good defence, & can see them nicking it either by one goal or two.

 

[izec]

I hope Fellaini starts today. At least when he goes off and we arent losing, we have a good chance of winning.