[Alemar]

That's understandable but I'd be upset if Fred is below Mctominay in the pecking order

McTominay is behind Matic, whereas Fred is behind Pogba. It’s very difficult to displace a fit and motivated Pogba, nearly impossible even ...

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

McTominay is behind Matic, whereas Fred is behind Pogba. It’s very difficult to displace a fit and motivated Pogba, nearly impossible even ...

Mctominay came in for Pogba in our last game. He's also more of a box to box so he should be playing Pogba's role but he'd be the last in the pecking order behind Pogba and Fred.

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

We won't risk the game just so James could improve and become a better player. If he needs games for his improvement, then there's the transfer market.

Oof

 

[Class of 63]

No but I'm one of those guys that watched United earlier in season with injuries to key players dropping points numerous times to average to poor teams mainly because of any decent replacements to come in and step up.

Yeah but the team was poor back then, the players were low on confidence, not up to speed fitness wise and it wasn't obvious how we wanted to play, we do now and the team if not flying is ready for take-off, one or two players missing even if they are the best in the team will not change that. Now if they were missing for 5 or 6 games ....

 

[Devil may care]

Ole said he was likely to make a couple of changes, I think the back 4 will be kept in tact but I can see McTominay coming in for Matic and I think James will start, hopefully instead of Rashford as Marcus doesn't look fully on it yet and I think James plays better on the left.

 

[sincher]

We should play our strongest team, and James isn't in it.

Would be fine with McTom or Fred or Williams playing but James really limits our attack IMO, he isn't good enough to start.

 

[Strelok]

I don't think there'd be any change in the line up. Maybe he was just playing guessing with the opponent.

Imo it'd be mad if James starts instead of Greenwood after the later had an incredible game and scored the opening in the last match.

It's simple, a must win then the best players must start. And it's been a very long time that we have our first XI available, let them play together and gel. No feckup this time please, especially when both Leicester and Chelsea lost in the last round, we have to capitalise on the opportunity.

 

[Isotope]

I'd love to see Williams, McTom, and Ighalo starting. Our first XI need a massive break.

AWB looked tired though. But sadly Dalot is a massive downgrade as RB alternative.

 

[Tony247]

Pogba bruno both injured?! ffs

 

[croadyman]

Pogba bruno both injured?! ffs

Thought we had already established that came from a parody site

 

[utdalltheway]

Start strong and use the 5 subs if we’re cruising. If it’s tight, bring on one or two impact players.

 

[BAMSOLA]

Start strong and use the 5 subs if we’re cruising. If it’s tight, bring on one or two impact players.

This, with 5 subs the oportunity to rest players after starting with our strongest team is there.

 

[Tony247]

Thought we had already established that came from a parody site

Thank god. Almost had a heart attack there.

 

[RUCK4444]

Obviously an absolute must win game with how others have dropped points, have to go full strength and not risk anything on this one.

Win the game first then rest players.

 

[NotoriousISSY]

I'd love to see Williams, McTom, and Ighalo starting. Our first XI need a massive break.

AWB looked tired though. But sadly Dalot is a massive downgrade as RB alternative.

Let's hope it's no 8 changes like the Norwich game. This squad isn't quite gelled enough to make drastic seamless changes.

Rotation is fine, but limit it to 2 or 3

 

[SirAnderson]

Sounds like there will be one or two changes as per the presser.

Sounds like it would be Shaw and Matic.

But as a word expert he says he has "many many reasons to keep the same eleven" and then "a few reasons to rotate".
With that my expert word deduction analysis is that it will be the same starting 11.

 

[Havak]

You might change that view if Pereira, Lingard, Jones are the chosen replacements for any injuries in the team.

It takes a lot of injuries for Andreas and Lingard to be required IMO. They're behind what are seen as back-up players at this moment in time such as: McTominay, Fred, Mata, James...

So, before they make the starting line-up we probably need injuries to 3 or 4 players minimum.

We definitely need to be upgrading them as soon as possible, but if we manage the squad correctly I'm hopeful we can just use these players to sub off key players in games won, rather than having an injury crisis and needing them to start.

 

[SirAnderson]

If you like me, twiddling your thumbs as you wait for the match, here's some interesting Did you know? stats:

• Manchester United have won seven of their eight home games against Bournemouth in all competitions, drawing the other in March 2017 (1-1).

• Bournemouth have lost 10 of their last 11 Premier League away games (W1), while overall no side has lost more on the road in the top-flight this season than the Cherries (12).

• Manchester United have kept five clean sheets in their last six Premier League home games (W4 D1 L1) – as many as they had in their previous 32 at Old Trafford. They’re looking to win four consecutive home league games without conceding for the first time since a run of six ending in October 2017.

• Bournemouth are looking to complete their first Premier League double over Manchester United following their 1-0 win at home back in November.

• Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 15 matches in all competitions (W11 D4), the best current run among all Premier League sides. They last had a longer run in January 2017 (17 games).

• Bournemouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 15 Premier League matches, the worst current run in the division and the Cherries’ worst league run since going 21 matches without one between April and October 1994.

• 53% (16/30) of the goals Bournemouth have scored this season have been via set pieces, the highest percentage in the division. The Cherries haven’t scored from open play in five hours and 51 minutes of Premier League football.

• Bournemouth have lost their last four Premier League matches, their third such run of the season. They are only the 12th team to have three or more runs of 4+ consecutive defeats in a Premier League season, with only three of the previous 11 avoiding relegation, most recently Newcastle in 2017-18.

• Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has been involved in eight goals in his eight Premier League games so far (5 goals, 3 assists). He averages a goal involvement every 85 minutes in the Premier League this term, second to only Sergio Agüero (one every 77) among players to have played at least 500 minutes.

• Anthony Martial has scored eight goals in his last seven home league games for Manchester United, as many as he had in his previous 29 at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

 

[P-Nut]

God I've missed being so excited for games. Woke up so early though, when I should still be asleep

Expect Williams to come in for Shaw as its probably the change we can make with the lowest change in quality.

Matic will be rested with 1 of McT or Fred coming in. I'd like it to be McT although I know that's harsh on Fred. I just think Scott's ceiling could be higher and want to see him play with the first choice midfield.

Rashford is woefully out of form, but I don't think resting him is going to solve that. I'd probably rest Greenwood to look after him with so many games coming up, play James and hope the rest of the side can get the job done.

 

[Withnail]

If you like me, twiddling your thumbs as you wait for the match, here's some interesting Did you know? stats:

• Manchester United have won seven of their eight home games against Bournemouth in all competitions, drawing the other in March 2017 (1-1).

• Bournemouth have lost 10 of their last 11 Premier League away games (W1), while overall no side has lost more on the road in the top-flight this season than the Cherries (12).

• Manchester United have kept five clean sheets in their last six Premier League home games (W4 D1 L1) – as many as they had in their previous 32 at Old Trafford. They’re looking to win four consecutive home league games without conceding for the first time since a run of six ending in October 2017.

• Bournemouth are looking to complete their first Premier League double over Manchester United following their 1-0 win at home back in November.

• Manchester United are unbeaten in their last 15 matches in all competitions (W11 D4), the best current run among all Premier League sides. They last had a longer run in January 2017 (17 games).

• Bournemouth have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last 15 Premier League matches, the worst current run in the division and the Cherries’ worst league run since going 21 matches without one between April and October 1994.
• 53% (16/30) of the goals Bournemouth have scored this season have been via set pieces, the highest percentage in the division. The Cherries haven’t scored from open play in five hours and 51 minutes of Premier League football.

• Bournemouth have lost their last four Premier League matches, their third such run of the season. They are only the 12th team to have three or more runs of 4+ consecutive defeats in a Premier League season, with only three of the previous 11 avoiding relegation, most recently Newcastle in 2017-18.

• Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has been involved in eight goals in his eight Premier League games so far (5 goals, 3 assists). He averages a goal involvement every 85 minutes in the Premier League this term, second to only Sergio Agüero (one every 77) among players to have played at least 500 minutes.

• Anthony Martial has scored eight goals in his last seven home league games for Manchester United, as many as he had in his previous 29 at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

Nailed on to score today then.

 

[SirAnderson]

Nailed on to score today then.

Right?
First thing I saw about those stats is how it can feck us.

 

[Web of Bissaka]

Just three players most likely to get rested isn't it

1. Shaw
2. Matic
3. Rashford

 

[DWelbz19]

Just three players most likely to get rested isn't it

1. Shaw
2. Matic
3. Rashford

I’m thinking the same. Williams and James on the left side. Greenwood’s on fire so I hope he starts.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

I’m thinking the same. Williams and James on the left side. Greenwood’s on fire so I hope he starts.

Also his football intelligence is way ahead of James. His touch and movement are qualities we don't appreciate enough.

Those 2 touches for Bruno's volley

 

[DRM]

Will this be shown on the box?

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Will this be shown on the box?

BT.

 

[Withnail]

Right?
First thing I saw about those stats is how it can feck us.

Yeah I really don't like playing teams with long losing streaks. It has to end sometime

 

[Withnail]

Just three players most likely to get rested isn't it

1. Shaw
2. Matic
3. Rashford

I can't see him resting Rashford.

He needs to play himself back into form. I can see him scoring today if he starts

 

[DRM]

BT.

Ta

 

[McGrathsipan]

Any hope for Lingard today?

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

I can't see him resting Rashford.

He needs to play himself back into form. I can see him scoring today if he starts

Yeah I think James would come in for Greenwood instead

 

[mitchmouse]

It is going to be strange watching a live Prem game at 3pm on a Saturday. I've said for years that the blanket ban is daft (I remember the days when event the radio couldn't announce it's live commentary game until about 30 mins before kick off. Seventies stupidity

 

[Withnail]

It is going to be strange watching a live Prem game at 3pm on a Saturday. I've said for years that the blanket ban is daft (I remember the days when event the radio couldn't announce it's live commentary game until about 30 mins before kick off. Seventies stupidity

It makes no sense at all. Like the fans who go to the matches are just gonna say nah it's grand I'll stay home and watch it on my sofa. There's no difference at all.

Its doubly feckin stupid when you're sitting in Ireland and you can't feckin watch it

At least they allow us one game a week now.

 

[Adisa]

Whatever it is, that front five should not change.

 

[pacifictheme]

This isn't on live in the UK is it?

 

[pacifictheme]

It makes no sense at all. Like the fans who go to the matches are just gonna say nah it's grand I'll stay home and watch it on my sofa. There's no difference at all.

Its doubly feckin stupid when you're sitting in Ireland and you can't feckin watch it

At least they allow us one game a week now.

Its not there because they think United or Liverpool fans won't go to games. Its there because they think people who attend lower league games will stop going to those games and instead stay in or go to the pub to watch United or Liverpool or TV.

 

[Catt]

This will be free on Norwegian tv2 for those interested. @SirAF

 

[Saddy]

This isn't on live in the UK is it?

Yes - BT Sport 1 - C413

 

[RedPed]

Three hours still to go.

 

[trevor newnham]

Whilst it is important that key players get a rest, Id rather start with our strongest side, and (especially with 5 subs) change early.But Id rather they are introduced one at a time , not all 5 in one go. I think that mucks up continuity - the same happens in rugby with mass changes and then the game invariably goes flat. The biggest danger today is complacency. logic suggests that Bournemouth will get a licking and that's when disaster strikes. the team must be on it right from the start - fired up as if they were playing a top five team, not a relegation doomed outfit.