Bristol City 2:1 Manchester United

Lucky McLuckerson · Dec 16, 2017

.....VS..

Date - Wednesday, December 20 2017
Kickoff Time - 2000 Hrs GMT
Venue - Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol

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Manchester United: WW

Bristol City: WWWW

All-Time League Cup Record

Manchester United wins: 0
Bristol City wins: 0
Draws: 0

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José Mourinho

Lee Johnson

Team News

Manchester United

Michael Carrick, Antonio Valencia, Marouane Fellaini and Eric Bailly doubtful.

Bristol City

Gary O'Neil, Jens Hegeler, Famara Diedhiou and Eros Pisano ruled out. Callum O'Dowda doubtful.

Know the opposition

Bristol City Football Club (nicknamed The Robins), is a English professional association football club based in Bristol. The club was founded in 1894 as Bristol South End and changed their name to Bristol City on adopting professionalism three years later when they were admitted into the Southern League. Finishing as runners-up in three of the first four seasons, in 1900 the club amalgamated with local Southern League rivals Bedminster F.C., who had been founded as Southville in 1887. City joined the Football League in 1901 when they became only the third club south of Birmingham (following in the footsteps of Woolwich Arsenal and Luton Town) to perform in the competition. Their first game in the Football League was on 7 September 1901 at Bloomfield Road, when Blackpool were beaten 2–0. Bristol City won the Welsh Cup – despite being an English club – in 1934. In 1907 they finished runners-up in Football League Division One, which is their highest ever final position.

In 1909 they lost the FA Cup final to Manchester United, their only final. Since relegation in 1911, however, they only returned to the top division from 1976 to 1980 and did not contend for any honours then. In 1982, Bristol City became the first English club to suffer three consecutive relegations. They were promoted to the Football League Championship in the 2006–07 season after finishing second in League One but failed to make a second consecutive promotion to the Premier League after they were defeated by Hull City in the 2008 Football League Championship play-off Final at Wembley Stadium. With victories in 1986, 2003 and 2015, Bristol City are now the most successful team in the Football League Trophy. The team's main rivals are Bristol Rovers in the Bristol derby and Cardiff City in the Severnside derby, along with other regional teams in the West Country derby. And they play their home games at the Ashton Gate stadium.

Referee

Mike Dean.

Damien · Dec 17, 2017

Romero

Darmian Lindelof Rojo Shaw
Herrera McTominay
Rashford Lingard Martial
Zlatan

or, if Zlatan isn't fit to start a game have Rashford up front and Mkhitaryan at RW. Important to rest our first choice defence and midfield anyway then use the three subs on the players behind the striker so Mata, Mkhitaryan and maybe a little runout for Pogba if all goes well.

For the away game to Leicester City afterwards I'd then go (if Valencia isn't fit):

De Gea

Young Smalling Jones Shaw
Matic Pogba
Mata Lingard Martial
Lukaku

Would prefer three man midfield of Matic, Pogba and Mata with Lingard behind Martial and Lukaku front two.

Havak · Dec 17, 2017

I think it's time Mkhitaryan got a chance to start again, along with Shaw and Ibrahimovic if fit enough. McTominay will start, and I think Tuanzebe will be involved. Could be three at the back or three in midfield, Blind also has a chance to start in either of those.

Romero
Darmian Lindelof Rojo Shaw
Tuanzebe Herrera McTominay
Mkhitaryan Ibrahimovic Martial

Magnus · Dec 17, 2017

MkHitaryan is off.
Romero
Tuanzebe Lindelöf Smalling Shaw
Pogba Herrera
Gomes Wilson Martial
Zlatan

Damien · Dec 17, 2017

Magnus said:
MkHitaryan is off.
Romero
Tuanzebe Lindelöf Smalling Shaw
Pogba Herrera
Gomes Wilson Martial
Zlatan

Bristol are in the top three in the Championship. Gomes and Wilson won't start and would be surprised if either are on the bench.

nemanja15 · Dec 17, 2017

Pogba will play, our midfield is knackered. McTominay alongside. Fully expect Romero, Lindelof, Shaw and Martial to start as well. I'm sure if Mourinho thinks Ibrahimovic can play at least an hour he'll start too, Lukaku looked out of juice in the second half as well today.

Bwuk · Dec 17, 2017

Romero
Tuanzebe - Lindelof - Blind
Darmian - Herrera - McTominay - Pogba - Shaw
Zlatan - Martial

RedPed · Dec 17, 2017

Magnus said:
MkHitaryan is off.
Romero
Tuanzebe Lindelöf Smalling Shaw
Pogba Herrera
Gomes Wilson Martial
Zlatan

Yeah not a chance in hell for that line up. Will be good to see Pogba get a run out again though. Would like to see Ibra starting. Should be a good game. Bristol have been no mugs this season.

el3mel · Dec 17, 2017

That should be fun without any stress.

Romero
Darmian - Tuanzepe - Lindelof - Shaw
Scott - Herrera - Pogba
Lingard - Zlatan - Martial

If Zlatan is still unfit, then Rashford.

Man-United · Dec 17, 2017

I reckon we will see Martial or Rashford upfront. Something is not correct with Zlatan still, just played 75? minutes since his return a month ago. Mata to be rested after playing 90 today, no Matic either. Lukaku on the bench, Romero in goal.

AltiUn · Dec 17, 2017

Someone said Kehinde was training with the first team, wonder if he might get a cameo in this match.

Ban · Dec 17, 2017

Rest Matić and Lukaku. For the rest I don't care tbh.

Todd · Dec 17, 2017

Bristol City is a Premier League team? When did that happen?

Just glad to have Pogba back

a_devil_inside · Dec 17, 2017

Hopefully the Bristol City gifs thread doesn't get updated

ayushreddevil9 · Dec 17, 2017

Try to play mkhi..jose

Red Devil Rising · Dec 17, 2017

Like Shaw to get some minutes. Valencia may be out for awhile so Young on the right and Shaw on the left may be the way to go. Rojo is a diaster at left back.

Alabaster Codify7 · Dec 17, 2017

Jose has to rest some key players, here. Even without them, we've got enough in the tank to win in some shape or form, probably in boring/conservative fashion but who cares at this stage:

------------------------Romero------------------------------
----------Lindelof---------Smalling------------Rojo--------------
Darmian---------------------------------------------Shaw
-----------------Herrera----------McTominay---------------
--------------------------Lingard-----------------------------
---------Rashford---------------------Martial------------------

SUBS - Zlatan (Rashford), Mata (Lingard), Tuanzebe (Smalling).

Bristol City 1 - 3 Man United
Rashford, Lingard, Martial.

Ballache · Dec 17, 2017

Romero
Shaw
VNL
Rojo
Darmian
Herrera
McTominay
Martial
Lingard
Mata
Rashford

Matic and Lukaku really need a rest, Shaw needs more match fitness in case Valencia is out fir while.

ClaytonBlackmoorLeftPeg · Dec 17, 2017

League games are relatively easy to predict the line up. This will be very tricky. Should be wholesale changes given the number of games we have coming up.

Mickson · Dec 17, 2017

I really wan't to see Tuanzebe this time. No excuses Mourinho.

Romero
Tuanzebe, Lindelöf, Rojo
Darmian, McTominay, Pogba, Shaw
Rashford, Martial
Zlatan

Devil may care · Dec 17, 2017

I'd play Pogba, he loves playing and getting 65 minutes orn so in is legs wont hurt. If Mkhi doesn't make this squad then I think he's gone in January.

jackofalltrades · Dec 17, 2017

AltiUn said:
Someone said Kehinde was training with the first team, wonder if he might get a cameo in this match.

I've read that too. No idea how good he is though. Others will be able to give an overview.

minoo-utd · Dec 17, 2017

Romero, Lindelof,Pogba,Zlatan and Shaw to play.

SATA · Dec 17, 2017

Should Jose risk Pogba here and give him some game time? Or wrap him up ready for the next league game?

JB08 · Dec 17, 2017

Finally, after years of waiting, I get to see United play in Bristol. Can't wait

Giggsy92 · Dec 17, 2017

Romero
Darmian Lindelof Rojo Shaw
Herrera McTominay
Mata Lingard Martial
Rashford

Subs: Pereira, Tuanzebe, Jones, Pogba, Mkhi, Ibrahimovic, Wilson/Gomes/someone

Could really do with a few more options for those front four positions to allow us to rotate over Christmas. Reckon we'll see Pogba come on for the last half an hour or so be wouldn't be too surprised if he starts and is subbed off after an hour instead.

Cee90 · Dec 17, 2017

JB08 said:
Finally, after years of waiting, I get to see United play in Bristol. Can't wait

No TVs in Bristol then?

3rd world.

I joke

dichinero · Dec 17, 2017

AltiUn said:
Someone said Kehinde was training with the first team, wonder if he might get a cameo in this match.

Would love him to be in the squad.

JB08 · Dec 17, 2017

Cee90 said:
No TVs in Bristol then?

3rd world.

I joke

They exist, but none of us can afford them, unfortunately.

charlenefan · Dec 17, 2017

Team should be...

--------------Romero--------------
Darmian--Jones--Rojo--Shaw
-------Herrera-----Pogba-------
Rashford-----Mata-----Martial
--------------Lukaku--------------

Subs: Pereira, Blind, Lindelof, Tuanzebe, McTominay, Lingard, Zlatan

Not sure Zlatan is ready to start yet and there's an argument to get more goals for Lukaku, we know Mhkitaryan is out of the picture completely and while there's also an argument to not risk Pogba he may need the game time to build momentum before the weekend

Irish Jet · Dec 17, 2017

So god damn annoying that Pogba's ban ran for 3 league games and he's back for Bristol.

Ah well. We should be resting all the key players ahead of the Winter period.

Romero

Darmian Lindelof Rojo Shaw

Herrera McTominay

Rashford Mata Martial

Ibrahimovic

C'est Moi Cantona · Dec 17, 2017

Mkhi must surely get a game, was only about this time last year he producing fantastic moments for us, can't believe we've truly binned him yet.

Motorman · Dec 17, 2017

-----Romero---
---Darmian----Lindelof---Rojo-------Shaw------
--Mctominay----Pogba-----
-----Gomes-----Lingard------Martial---
-----Zlatan---

Gerald G · Dec 17, 2017

Romero
Tuanzebe--Lindelof--Rojo
Darmian--McTominay--Pogba--Shaw
Rashford--Ibrahimovic--Martial

subs: Pereira, Jones, Blind, Herrera, Lingard, Mata, Chong.

If Ibrahimovic isn't fit enough to start then bring in Jesse and start Rashford up top. If Mkhi was available I would be starting him ahead of Ibra and putting Rashford up top.

Pogba comes off after 55 - 60 mins please.

BootsyCollins · Dec 17, 2017

Hope to see :
---------------Romero----------------
Darmian--Tuanzebe--Victor--Shaw
---------Herrera--McTominay------
Rashford-----Pogba-------Martial
--------------Zlatan------------

With youngsters on the bench to.

el3mel · Dec 17, 2017

If Mikhi doesn't make the squad in this as well, then he's off in Jan and already negotiating with another club to leave, because there's no other way around.

rooney2009 · Dec 17, 2017

Yay Pogback

Pexbo · Dec 17, 2017

Couldn’t get tix for this which was expected but frustrating. Can’t wait though, should be a great atmosphere!

King Eric 7 · Dec 18, 2017

Think Jose will go strong for this one, as it won't be easy at all and is a good chance of winning Silverware again. I reckon Pogba will start but hope Matic and Lukaku in particular and maybe even Chris Smalling are given a rest.

Class of 63 · Dec 18, 2017

Romero
Darmian Lindelof Rojo Shaw
Herrera Pogba
Mkhitaryan Lingard Martial
Ibrahimovic

De Gea
Joe Riley
Axel Tuanzebe
Scott McTominay
Tosin Kehinde
Rashford
Lukaku

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