Derby County 0:3 Manchester United

Mark Pawelek · Mar 3, 2020

USREDEVIL said:
This is a low priority game and with a fairly winnable opponent. Time to rotate bigly:

Romero
Dalot Bailly Jones Williams
Matic
Pereira Mata
Greenwood Ighalo James

Games you think you won before the ball is kicked often tend to be ones you lose. Especially when you say "low priority game".

I have no confidence in Jones - I'd actually prefer Mengi. Matic should never be played twice in a week.

ash_86 · Mar 3, 2020

Offside said:
We play City 3 days after this game.

We play them on the 3rd day. Two days of rest inbetween. All other teams have at least 3 days of rest.

Gator Nate · Mar 3, 2020

Romero
Dalot - Bailly - Maguire - Williams
McTominay - Garner
Chong - Mata - James
Ighalo

Subs: Jones - Pogba - Greenwood

This squad should be able to handle things.

RedSky · Mar 3, 2020

Looking forward to watching Derby play, they've got some interesting players that we should be keeping an eye on. It'll be the first time I see Knight and Bird, while I think Bogle is a class fullback.

King Andow · Mar 3, 2020

Romero
Dalot Bailly Mengi Williams
Garner Levitt
Greenwood Mata Chong
Ighalo

Grant, Tuanzebe, Devine, McTominay, Gomes, James, Sotona

Tony247 · Mar 3, 2020

How about Levitt and Garner in the midfield?

Bwuk · Mar 3, 2020

I wouldn't be wanting to start many who will play against City at the weekend.

Romero
Dalot - Tuanzebe - Lindelof - Williams
Matic - Andreas
Greenwood - Mata - Lingard
Ighalo

Cantonagotmehere · Mar 3, 2020

UnofficialDevil said:
Agreed. I miss him. Legend.

No kidding. Need a few more with his attitude here, ASAP.

Siorac · Mar 3, 2020

Bwuk said:
I wouldn't be wanting to start many who will play against City at the weekend.

Romero
Dalot - Tuanzebe - Lindelof - Williams
Matic - Andreas
Greenwood - Mata - Lingard
Ighalo

I'd rest Matic as well, McTominay needs games anyway.

zenith · Mar 3, 2020

Maguire needs a rest more than anyone. I'm sure he'll have his hands full with city on the weekend.

Walters_19_MuFc · Mar 3, 2020

El Zoido said:
Full rotation please. This is not our priority.

That said, even our backups should have enough about them to win this game, depends how hard Derby fight for it.

What would you say our priority is out of:

FA Cup
Top four
Europa Cup

RedDevil@84 · Mar 3, 2020

ash_86 said:
We play them on the 3rd day. Two days of rest inbetween. All other teams have at least 3 days of rest.

I think Spurs play Wednesday and Saturday.
Leicester have 4 days of rest for some reason.

El Zoido · Mar 3, 2020

Walters_19_MuFc said:
What would you say our priority is out of:

FA Cup
Top four
Europa Cup

Top four, Europa, FA Cup.

Walters_19_MuFc · Mar 3, 2020

El Zoido said:
Top four, Europa, FA Cup.

Whilst I probably agree, it'd be fantastic for us to win silverware. Of course, if we win the Europa, which will be hard, but certainly not unrealistic, then we'll achieve a trophy and a CL place.

ManchesterYoda · Mar 3, 2020

Walters_19_MuFc said:
What would you say our priority is out of:

FA Cup
Top four
Europa Cup

Europa League
FA Cup
League

I would rather win both FA Cup and Europa League and finish 6th than finish 4th or 5th and win neither trophy

Amerifan · Mar 3, 2020

Walters_19_MuFc said:
What would you say our priority is out of:

FA Cup
Top four
Europa Cup

Based on what happened with LVG as far as Ole is concerned the FA cup is worthless. CL is the bar.

Top Four/Europa Cup >>>>>>>>>>>>>> FA Cup

Camy89 · Mar 3, 2020

ManchesterYoda said:
Europa League
FA Cup
League

I would rather win both FA Cup and Europa League and finish 6th than finish 4th or 5th and win neither trophy

Nah, disagree.

League
Europa
FA Cup

There's still 10 games left in the league, we're only 3 points off 4th and if City's ban holds up, 5th will get CL football. Kovacic has just been injured for Chelsea, we'd be silly not to prioritise the league. There are so many variables and things that can give you an unlucky cup exit.

I'd rather we were stronger in the league if we happened to have a hiccup in Europe (could just be one silly goal and we're out). Silverware isn't a priority, getting CL football is in order to attract the right kind of players next season. Granted, winning the Europa league would guarantee CL football, but it's too risky to throw everything into it when 1 thing could ruin it.

Mike Smalling · Mar 3, 2020

We really shouldn't be playing Maguire in this game. He has six more appearances than anyone else in the squad and has started our last twelve games. There is really no need to risk him against a side like Derby - alongside Bruno he might be the most important player to keep fit for the rest of the season.

Redplane · Mar 3, 2020

Mike Smalling said:
We really shouldn't be playing Maguire in this game. He has six more appearances than anyone else in the squad and has started our last twelve games. There is really no need to risk him against a side like Derby - alongside Bruno he might be the most important player to keep fit for the rest of the season.

Well how about you come back and play this game for us then Mike?

Catt · Mar 3, 2020

That's ok. Is Jones in good health?

theklr · Mar 3, 2020

Yeah, just play Jones and Bailly and get on with it.

If we win, thats good, if we loose we will have more rest than Chelsea in the race for top 4.

Nicoseth · Mar 3, 2020

Need to rotate heavily.

Brightonian · Mar 3, 2020

The tricky thing about dropping Maguire is that in any defensive line-up he's the leader. He's almost ever-present this season and I can see any other pairing (presumably Bailly-Lindelof) playing far worse than the sum of their parts because they've both settled in to being 'Maguire's partner'.

But we still have to do it.

TwoSheds · Mar 4, 2020

What fecking business does the FA Cup have being played on a Thursday FFS?

Inigo Montoya · Mar 4, 2020

TwoSheds said:
What fecking business does the FA Cup have being played on a Thursday FFS?

Like fixtures in general; all over the place. Maximise TV revenue is the agenda

Inigo Montoya · Mar 4, 2020

Catt said:
That's ok. Is Jones in good health?

Mentally? I have grave reservations

Adam-Utd · Mar 4, 2020

Brightonian said:
The tricky thing about dropping Maguire is that in any defensive line-up he's the leader. He's almost ever-present this season and I can see any other pairing (presumably Bailly-Lindelof) playing far worse than the sum of their parts because they've both settled in to being 'Maguire's partner'.

But we still have to do it.

I'd have Bailly over Jones every day of the week.

As soon as Jones comes into the team we look shaky and all over the place, his aura of nervesness transfers across the team.

Lindelof/Bailly managed to have a fairly good partnership before - just depends if he wants to rest Lindelof also.

Pexbo · Mar 4, 2020

TwoSheds said:
What fecking business does the FA Cup have being played on a Thursday FFS?

What exactly is the issue?

crossy1686 · Mar 4, 2020

TwoSheds said:
What fecking business does the FA Cup have being played on a Thursday FFS?

Over in Germany and Spain they're rioting at the "death of football" due to Monday night games.

Over here in England "There's no games this Thursday, stick a cup compeition in there".

Adcuth · Mar 4, 2020

Tuanzabe and Bailley at the back could be interesting.

Romero

Dalot Tuanzabe Bailley Wiliams

Mctominay Garner

Greenwood Gomes James

Ighalo

theklr · Mar 4, 2020

Adcuth said:
Tuanzabe and Bailley at the back could be interesting.

Romero

Dalot Tuanzabe Bailley Wiliams

Mctominay Garner

Greenwood Gomes James

Ighalo

That would be excellent rotation, dont think Tuanzebe is fit enough for 2x 90 mins in such a short time

Adcuth · Mar 4, 2020

theklr said:
That would be excellent rotation, dont think Tuanzebe is fit enough for 2x 90 mins in such a short time

Yeah thats the only issue. In that case though back up option is Mengi

RedDevil@84 · Mar 4, 2020

Pexbo said:
What exactly is the issue?

We play Thursday and then PL on Sunday.
City play Wednesday and then PL on Sunday
Leicester play Wednesday and then PL on Monday
Pool play Tuesday and then Saturday

Pretty much everyone except us and Spurs get at least an extra day.

Though this means we got an extra day for FA cup game

Pexbo · Mar 4, 2020

RedDevil@84 said:
We play Thursday and then PL on Sunday.
City play Wednesday and then PL on Sunday
Leicester play Wednesday and then PL on Monday
Pool play Tuesday and then Saturday

Pretty much everyone except us and Spurs get at least an extra day.

Though this means we got an extra day for FA cup game

What about the game before the FA Cup and the game after the following PL game? I expect it will average out.

always_hoping · Mar 4, 2020

Winning the Europa league would be my top choice of the remaining competitions and the FA Cup below finishing 4th.

Sounds like a mostly 2nd string side will be selected against Derby tomorrow night, Derby knocked United out of the league cup in Old Trafford last season and in front of their home supporters they will be well fired up for this game.

So I think while many changes to the starting 11 will be made it's important to have a solid spine to the side and if required impact players on the bench. Be interesting to see how City fare against Sheffield Wednesday tonight as Derby beat them 3-1 recently.

DomesticTadpole · Mar 4, 2020

OleTheGreat said:
Can't wait to watch Wazza at Old Trafford again. Our hero! Our Legend! May you come back one day and manage our team as well. ALL HAIL WAZZA! 3-1 United. Wazza scores on his return just to make it sweeter just like RVP did!

Thought it was at Pride Park.

Vault Dweller · Mar 4, 2020

I hope we win 3-1 and Rooney scores. One of my favourite players ever.

Schmeichel's Cartwheel · Mar 4, 2020

paulscholes18 said:
Romero
Dalot Bailly Maguire Williams
Matic McTominay
Greenwood Bruno Martial
Ighalo

No!!!! They need a rest.

Dve said:
United played 3 at the back against Tranmere, and I can see the same being used against Derby.

3-4-3

.................... Romero

Bailly - Maguire - Jones (Tuanzebe?)

Dalot - McTominay - Williams

................. Lingard

... Mata - Ighalo - Pereira

Never fit mate.

Teja · Mar 4, 2020

Josh 76 said:
Even if we tried to lose, we couldn't. Derby are crap. Got family who are season ticket holders at pride park. Since Lampard left with the loan players, Derby are a sinking ship.

Yeah I just noticed that - I thought Derby were quite good last season under Lampard but it looks like they fell off a cliff this season. We should win comfortably.

OleTheGreat · Mar 4, 2020

DomesticTadpole said:
Thought it was at Pride Park.

Oops sorry! It kind of got out of my head because i saw the Rooney interview recently with Wes Brown and he talks a lot about United and his time here. I hope we win and he scores 1 for them though.

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