[Adnan]

A win would be huge and would also be such a confidence boost going into the remainder of the season.

I feel a Fernandes thunderbastard incoming...

 

[Neo_Mufc]

If ever a time for us to win that is today!

We really need to punish Chelsea, however I'm not the most confident.

 

[NewGlory]

Confirmed United squad members

David de Gea, Sergio Romero, Nathan Bishop, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Diogo Dalot, Eric Bailly, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Brandon Williams, Scott McTominay, Fred, Nemanja Matic, Andreas Pereira, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Daniel James, Bruno Fernandes, Tahith Chong, Mason Greenwood, Odion Ighalo

Seems like Martial's injury is worse than what they communicated (a clearly established trend with United, this season) That sucks, big time.

I hope Ole plays Ighalo and Greenwood and they step up to the challenge. We would not have a chance if Bruno was not in, but with Bruno, Fred and McT - I am hopeful we can get these critical 3 points done.

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

No Martial for tomorrow is a huge blow, he's in great form and he's got a brilliant record against Everton. Scores plenty against them every season.

Doesn't sound like it's anything really serious but Ole seems to downplay injuries so who knows.

Injuries have completely fecked us over this season. It's been brutal.

 

[Dante]

I'd go for the same XI as against Brugges, except with Greenwood on the left instead of James.

 

[Winrar]

Throughout Ole's tenure this would be the kind of game that would send us crashing down after a short run of form.

Let's see if we look like we're closer to turning a corner. But maybe it's hope that kills.

 

[MikeKing]

DDG
Bailly-Maguire-Shaw
AWB-Matic-Fred-Williams
Fernandes
Greenwood Ighalo​

 

[Adamsk7]

Think Ole will be tempted with the back five but I’ve taken a punt with -

DDG

Wan Bissaka
Lindelof
Maguire
Shaw

Fred
Matic
Bruno

Greenwood
Ighalo
James

Personally I’d play Mata instead of James and McT instead of Matic but I know they both played on Thursday

 

[eire-red]

I swear the injuries we've had this season are just unnatural. We've had probably our most crucial 3 players (Rashford, Martial and Pogba) out for the entire season at one time or another, and now all three are out at the same time.

All we need now is an injury to Maguire to top it off. No Martial is a big blow, hopefully Ighalo and Greenwood can do enough to nick us a goal and help us come away with the win. I feel like this crucial period is coming at the worst time when we are just building momentum and you're hoping for a couple more winning games to keep that streak going, considering how we seem to deflate after a bad loss for weeks after.

Wouldn't say the game tomorrow is a must win, but would definitely be a huge blow if we lose. Not feeling that confident right now.

 

[sglowrider]

If ever a time for us to win that is today!

We really need to punish Chelsea, however I'm not the most confident.

How many times have I heard that before?!!

 

[sglowrider]

I swear the injuries we've had this season are just unnatural. We've had probably our most crucial 3 players (Rashford, Martial and Pogba) out for the entire season at one time or another, and now all three are out at the same time.

All we need now is an injury to Maguire to top it off. No Martial is a big blow, hopefully Ighalo and Greenwood can do enough to nick us a goal and help us come away with the win. I feel like this crucial period is coming at the worst time when we are just building momentum and you're hoping for a couple more winning games to keep that streak going, considering how we seem to deflate after a bad loss for weeks after.

Wouldn't say the game tomorrow is a must win, but would definitely be a huge blow if we lose. Not feeling that confident right now.

Poch must have killed a cow to curse Ole.

 

[UNITED ACADEMY]

Well, Martial is out then?

Bad news that both our top scorer are out. Honestly, I don't like the idea of starting both Greenwood & Ighalo, we need an alternative striker option on the bench. Since Matic, Williams & Lindelof didn't get involved in Europa, I'm guessing we will start three of them in this game.

DDG
Lindelof-Maguire-Shaw
AWB-Matic-Fred-Williams
Bruno
Greenwood James​

 

[Gasolin]

How many times have I heard that before?!!

Last week and we won.

 

[zenith]

A tough seat game, Martial being injured and a difficult run of games coming up. I'd take a draw out of this right now

 

[Tony247]

Another must win...I believe that will be the cass now on.

 

[Ali Dia]

i enjoy watching us again. nervous about this match though. hopefully not another false dawn. i hope bruno can keep this form up. if he can we make top 4. everton have some good players now and will be getting at us and id take a draw.

 

[croadyman]

I would feel happy in taking a point against Everton today if we didn't have City and Spurs coming up in the next two weeks, having said that if we can keep Chelsea within punching distance (3-4 pts) after these next three games we have a shot.

 

[Relfy]

It's a big game this. Calvert-Lewin is in good form so we need to keep him quiet as he seems to be their main attacking threat right now. I think a midfield of Bruno, Fred and Matic/McT can dominate their midfield. I think we will see a back 5 today. Something like the below is what I expect us to see with Martial out and McT just back to fitness.

DDG
Lindelof Maguire Shaw
AWB Williams
Fred Matic
Bruno
Ighalo James

 

[MuranoLover]

A very very huge match for us.

A win is a total must!

 

[Tom Cato]

Worth nothing that we're also within striking distance of third. If we beat Everton, we are 6 points behind Leicester in third. We have an away game at Leicester in the final round of the season, technically that means we have a 3 point difference after Everton to close the gap on third.

Bruno, lead us to the promised land.

 

[Gasolin]

Worth nothing that we're also within striking distance of third. If we beat Everton, we are 6 points behind Leicester in third. We have an away game at Leicester in the final round of the season, technically that means we have a 3 point difference after Everton to close the gap on third.

Bruno, lead us to the promised land.

We need more goals so we might need Leicester to lose a bit more.

 

[Strelok]

Given Martial is out tbh I'd be satisfied with a draw.

Difficult and typical match we'd usually suck at, hope Bruno can continue his form and make the difference today.

 

[RedDevil@84]

Chelsea dropped points. So as per our "tradition", we should too

 

[Barnslig]

Chelsea dropped points. So as per our "tradition", we should too

Yep, 100%. Every time.

 

[SirAnderson]

Wow, the huge loss of Martial is really understated in this thread.
Honestly, yes its not ideal, but its definitely not a massive loss as some think.

That being said, its almost a nailed on cert that we lose this one, not because of any injured player, but because its exactly the type of match we lose given all the teams around us that lost/drew.

 

[Chicharo]

This is simply a must win. This is like 3-4th time we are having a chance after our rival has dropped points.
0-1, 0-2,1-2,1-7 dont care, just win

 

[Class of 63]

0-2, McTominay man of the match.

 

[Eric's Seagull]

Really looking forward to this today

 

[tenpoless]

Losing Rashford was huge, but losing Martial isn't as big. I feel like both Greenwood and Odion can do as good as job as Martial.

 

[AaronRedDevil]

Hope this will be the first time this season United win a game and Chelsea didn't

 

[GailSpaceWynand]

Losing Rashford was huge, but losing Martial isn't as big. I feel like both Greenwood and Odion can do as good as job as Martial.

He is more essential to our style of play. With Odion we have to revert to a classic 9 set-up/runners around him. Anyway needed Martial fit for this one - will be difficult to break Everton like we did Brugge.

 

[friendlytramp]

Defence
Matic
McTominay Fred
Greenwood Bruno James

 

[ericthered76]

Martial is a G and will be missed.

Bruno to score the winner.

Chelsea to melt.

City to lose its appeal allowing Wolves and United to make CL qualification.

Lottery numbers for next week in white text below.

 

[youngrell]

Wow, the huge loss of Martial is really understated in this thread.
Honestly, yes its not ideal, but its definitely not a massive loss as some think.

That being said, its almost a nailed on cert that we lose this one, not because of any injured player, but because its exactly the type of match we lose given all the teams around us that lost/drew.

Tony has a great record against Everton, it’s definitely a big loss

 

[KiD MoYeS]

Didn't the Premier League change from goal difference to head-to-head this season? At least for first / second place, top four, and the bottom four? Worth noting that we would be above both Leicester and Chelsea if level with them on points then?

 

[sglowrider]

Worth nothing that we're also within striking distance of third. If we beat Everton, we are 6 points behind Leicester in third. We have an away game at Leicester in the final round of the season, technically that means we have a 3 point difference after Everton to close the gap on third.

Bruno, lead us to the promised land.

If we get 3rd, Ole deserves the Manager of the Year award.

 

[tenpoless]

He is more essential to our style of play. With Odion we have to revert to a classic 9 set-up/runners around him. Anyway needed Martial fit for this one - will be difficult to break Everton like we did Brugge.

Which is exactly what We need to break tight defences in my opinion. Spread them wide with Dan James running on the wing, free Bruno and let him do his magic with someone always waiting up front to finish the chances.

 

[GailSpaceWynand]

Which is exactly what We need to break tight defences in my opinion. Spread them wide with Dan James running on the wing, free Bruno and let him do his magic with someone always waiting up front to finish the chances.

Yes agreed but Everton are anything but a small team willing to employ a low block. We have seen it from last time at Goodison, they can attack (also have not lost last 6 at home I think). I think counter will be what will get us success against Everton and Martial's pace could be handy.

 

[JinnerJamie]

Didn't the Premier League change from goal difference to head-to-head this season? At least for first / second place, top four, and the bottom four? Worth noting that we would be above both Leicester and Chelsea if level with them on points then?

Its head to head if goal difference can't separate the teams.

 

[Faetheshire86]

DDG
Lindelof Maguire Shaw
AWB Williams
Fred Matic
Bruno
Ighalo James

I think this will be the team. Would rather have Bailly for his physicality, but easing him in gently is probably the right approach