[Himannv]

Don't feel we're ready yet based on preseason games. Hope we can manage a win.

 

[Eleven-Eighteen]

In the UK - haven't lived here before - which channel would the match be on. I have cable TV

And if I don't have that channel, then a river?

 

[nutmegrush]

I’d like to see a big score to send a message to the league

 

[soapythecat]

Opening day defeat for us today. Martial already said he’s not match fit so unsure where the goals will come from. Leeds better prepared for this.

 

[Samid]

In the UK - haven't lived here before - which channel would the match be on. I have cable TV

BT

 

[Utd heap]

Been up since 7am, leaving the house for town shortly. Can't wait.

 

[Red Royal]

Been up since 7am, leaving the house for town shortly. Can't wait.

Yeah... not too long now!!

 

[Joseunited]

In the UK - haven't lived here before - which channel would the match be on. I have cable TV

BT Sport today.

 

[Sultan]

Everton friendly gave a good indication of who would start the game with a few exceptions. The back 5 picks itself. I think we could see Matic and DVB be the surprise starters behind Bruno. They looked sharp against Everton. James, Martial and Greenwood as the front three.

My biggest issue with James on the left is him taking away many of Shaw's best attributes. He's simply not good enough on the ball.

Sancho and Pogba to come on at some stage.

 

[Jacob]

I'm going with a 3-1 score. Leeds normally are weak on the counter, we've for pace and through balls to hurt them.

 

[Jacob]

Everton friendly gave a good indication of who would start the game with a few exceptions. The back 5 picks itself. I think we could see Matic and DVB be the surprise starters behind Bruno. They looked sharp against Everton. James, Martial and Greenwood as the front three.

My biggest issue with James on the left is him taking away many of Shaw's best attributes. He's simply not good enough on the ball.

Sancho and Pogba to come on at some stage.

Agree - think it's 50/50 between James and Pogba though.

 

[podurban2]

Opening day defeat for us today. Martial already said he’s not match fit so unsure where the goals will come from. Leeds better prepared for this.

That guy Bruno Fernandes perhaps?

 

[DWelbz19]

Think the squad picks itself apart from central midfield and the left wing. I’m guessing James starts left, with Sancho coming on in the second half.

Hard to say who starts in the middle. Van de Beek and Matic have had preseason but McFred is Ole’s love

 

[Adcuth]

Think the squad picks itself apart from central midfield and the left wing. I’m guessing James starts left, with Sancho coming on in the second half.

Hard to say who starts in the middle. Van de Beek and Matic have had preseason but McFred is Ole’s love

How have we signed a right winger finally and instantly have left wing issues. Never ending

 

[Pexbo]

How have we signed a right winger finally and instantly have left wing issues. Never ending

It’s only for the first game with Rashford and Cavani out and Pogba and Sancho not quite ready.

 

[Sultan]

Agree - think it's 50/50 between James and Pogba though.

My preference would also be Pogba or Sancho. However, the coaches tend to look at the past with James having a good game at Old Trafford against Leeds last season which could tempt Ole into picking him again.

 

[Sultan]

How have we signed a right winger finally and instantly have left wing issues. Never ending

Rashford, Martial, Pogba, Sancho, Greenwood and James are all very capable of playing the left-wing role. However, with Cavani and Rashford unavailable for this game it's just a guessing game who Ole will go with as we're not aware how things are fitness-wise this early with some players just recently returning.

 

[Sultan]

I have a feeling Leeds will not play an expansive game like they did last season against United at Old Trafford. They did change their tactics in the home fixture and were much more defensive if I remember correctly.

 

[Random Task]

3 hours away from the beginning of the greatest title-winning season in the history of our club.

Exciting

 

[Tibs]

We will we 6-0

Send out notice to the rest of the league

Bruno x2, Greenwood x2, Sancho, Pogba

 

[Random Task]

DDG

AWB Lindelof Maguire Shaw

Mctominay Pogba

Bruno

Sancho Greenwood Martial
​

I can't see the game ending anything other than 4-0 if we go with this lineup.

 

[ColvaleGoa]

We will we 6-0

Send out notice to the rest of the league

Bruno x2, Greenwood x2, Sancho, Pogba

Love your optimism.

 

[tenpoless]

Sancho to score his first goal

 

[Red_Aaron]

I'm so pumped for today.
A full rocking OT will roar us on to a comfortable win
4-0
Shaw, maguire, Bruno, sancho

 

[Jacob]

I wish Greenwood scores. I want him to score more than 15 league goals this year and really kick on as a nailed-on starter.

 

[vanrooney]

atmosphere should be majestic today - anything else would be a big dissapointment

 

[RedSky]

Bruno is nailed on to score today given we're going to have a proper crowd. He's just that type of character.

 

[Can7onA]

3 - 1

The Leeds fans have found Manchester City Centre for once apparently, going to be tasty!

 

[Mr Smith]

Have to say I'm starting to feel quite nervous about this game. I can't stop thinking about the fact that Leeds have had a full pre-season while a lot of our key players have only had one or two games. I think we may need to weather a real storm in the early 20 or so minutes until things settle.

Having thought long and hard, this is the team I would go with, and also the team I expect to start:

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

AWB---Lindelof---Maguire----Shaw

-----------Fred--------Van De Beek------

Greenwood------Bruno--------James

--------------------Martial---------------------

Heavily favouring players who have had a full (or at least fuller) preseason here. Donny may be a surprise, but he's looked good in pre-season, and I really think we need a player who play short, quick, line-breaking passes around the Leeds players without trying anything to fancy. He's also great at breaking into the box from deeper, much the way McTominay did last season (who I've not started as I don't believe he's fully fit). I'm tempted to play Pogba but he's not looked sharp in pre-season, and a Pogba at less than full match fitness can be a liability, especially against a pressing team. Sancho can come on for James around the hour mark and terrorise a tired Leeds. Matic to come on late as a controlling presence if we're ahead, Pogba to drive us forward if we're trailing.

2-1 United... I hope.

 

[Robbie Boy]

Buzzing for this. We had a good pre season, the atmosphere around the place is super positive and with the fans behind us it'll be a nice two nil win with some sexy footie on show

Off to the gym now, then shower, food and some glorious footie on show at OT!

 

[Yagami]

Let's kick a ball about for an hour and a half again

 

[Pronewbie]

Our first team is not match fit. I expect a poor game from us, possibly leading to a dour loss.

 

[stu_1992]

The excitement is building now!

 

[Desert Eagle]

Less than three hours to go. I got us winning 3-1. Martial, Bruno and a late Sancho goal.

 

[VanDeBank]

3 hours away from the beginning of the greatest title-winning season in the history of our club.

Exciting

100 minutes away from the line up

Have to say I'm starting to feel quite nervous about this game. I can't stop thinking about the fact that Leeds have had a full pre-season while a lot of our key players have only had one or two games. I think we may need to weather a real storm in the early 20 or so minutes until things settle.

Having thought long and hard, this is the team I would go with, and also the team I expect to start:

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

AWB---Lindelof---Maguire----Shaw

-----------Fred--------Van De Beek------

Greenwood------Bruno--------James

--------------------Martial---------------------

Heavily favouring players who have had a full (or at least fuller) preseason here. Donny may be a surprise, but he's looked good in pre-season, and I really think we need a player who play short, quick, line-breaking passes around the Leeds players without trying anything to fancy. He's also great at breaking into the box from deeper, much the way McTominay did last season (who I've not started as I don't believe he's fully fit). I'm tempted to play Pogba but he's not looked sharp in pre-season, and a Pogba at less than full match fitness can be a liability, especially against a pressing team. Sancho can come on for James around the hour mark and terrorise a tired Leeds. Matic to come on late as a controlling presence if we're ahead, Pogba to drive us forward if we're trailing.

2-1 United... I hope.

Ajax clapped them 4-0 in pre season (3 goals in the first half with both teams running their strongest lineup) and Ajax looked way off the pace in the supercup a week later (0-4 loss to PSV). Leeds have had a terrible pre season, with 2 draws, 2 losses vs average opposition and their only win was over Guiseley. They're nervous and not looking forward to MU away...

 

[Shane88]

Nerves kicking in now. Just start with a fecking win.

 

[daveoliver91]

Finally we are back. Hope for an easy win, although I believe it will be a nervy one until the end. C'mon you reds! Going for 2-0

 

[Shark]

So we're relying on Tony for a goal today? Hopefully Greenwood and Fernandes show up also.

 

[crossy1686]

Not in the mood for a damp squib of a start to the season. Leeds will be fitter but hopefully we'll be out of sight by the 70th minute.

 

[villain]

I think he’s throwing Sancho straight in personally.