Everton 0:2 Manchester United

RuudTom83 · Jan 1, 2018

i can't say I've ben impressed with Captain Pogba so I'm hoping today he sets a better standard with the armband.

C'mon Utd

Alabaster Codify7 · Jan 1, 2018

Hate the look of that back 4. I can see 90mins of nervous, panicky defending.

pseudo_canadian · Jan 1, 2018

Happy to see Martial at striker

el3mel · Jan 1, 2018

MyOnlySolskjaer said:
Just worried about the lack of width with Mata and Lingard on the wings, can't see Lindelof as FB helping out that much and Shaw needs a bit of work offensively.

With Lukaku out, I find it pretty useless to play on width and crosses anyway and we saw that last game.

wr8_utd · Jan 1, 2018

Rooney will surely score so we're going to need 2 to win today. Can't see that happening. Just want some quality football though, can't be that arsed about results anymore.

Damien · Jan 1, 2018

MyOnlySolskjaer said:
De Gea
Lindelöf Jones Rojo Shaw
Herrera Matić
Mata Pogba Lingard
Martial

Either that or Christmas tree formation with Mata and Lingard behind Martial.

soapythecat · Jan 1, 2018

Have we played well with Herrer starting this season? Genuine question. Our midfield just gets over run when he plays.
You just know Rooney will score or play well.

Man-United · Jan 1, 2018

You know how far down Blind is when Shaw plays again after having 90 mins just two days ago. Same with Darmian even if he's been injured.

Mciahel Goodman · Jan 1, 2018

Shaw must have really been working on his fitness to be able to play this many games back to back in such a short time period.

MyOnlySolskjaer · Jan 1, 2018

Huge game for Martial, this.

Android1974 · Jan 1, 2018

Since when did Mata become a superman? 4 games in 9 days!

ivaldo · Jan 1, 2018

Dobbs said:
Are we moving Lingard from the position he's been performing in? I prefer him on the left to the right but it still doesn't make sense to me. Mata starting off the right as well.

Sometimes it really feels like we handicap ourselves.

What do you suggest we do with the available players? Unfortunately with the amount of injuries we have options are very limited.

VeevaVee · Jan 1, 2018

Matic and Herrera.....this may not go well. If all these forwards (inc Pogba) turn up it could be good but it's a huge if.

Annihilate Now! · Jan 1, 2018

Rojo better not be shit

ivaldo · Jan 1, 2018

Mciahel Goodman said:
Shaw must have really been working on his fitness to be able to play this many games back to back in such a short time period.

Haven't you been reading the Cafe? He's a fat slob with no drive and no faith from Jose.

Desert Eagle · Jan 1, 2018

Like this line up. 3-1 win to united.

Canagel · Jan 1, 2018

We must control the midfield in this game. No excuses. Herrera, Matic, Mata and Pogba need to turn up. I'm not worried about a lack of firepower up top. The chances will come if we control the game.

catmandeu · Jan 1, 2018

can we play like ..

..................................... de gea ......................................
....... jones ......... lindelolf ............ rojo ............ shaw .......
...................................... matic ......................................
...... herrera ................................................... pogba ......
....................................... Mata ......................................
.................. Lingard ............................ Martal .................

I mean , this Everton side lacks pace which I believe Matic can handle. Pogba can play as LM which gives him ample chance to move forward and look for a killer pass to Martial. Lingard and Mata can make the link with the midfield. We need our defenders to stay sharp on their feet and intercept through balls.

Hope we start our year with a victory.

Ace of Spades · Jan 1, 2018

Android1974 said:
Since when did Mata become a superman? 4 games in 9 days!

Mata rarely gets injured, couple that with our injury problems and the form of other players and Jose can't afford to rest him.

Damien · Jan 1, 2018

Mciahel Goodman said:
Shaw must have really been working on his fitness to be able to play this many games back to back in such a short time period.

Maybe the report about him being one of the fittest players at the club was true.

Wednesday at Stoke · Jan 1, 2018

Man-United said:
You know how far down Blind is when Shaw plays again after having 90 mins just two days ago. Same with Darmian even if he's been injured.

I think both of them got their asses cemented to the bench after that performance in the league cup.

Dobbs · Jan 1, 2018

el3mel said:
Well, you have any other options ?

Yeah sure. 352 with Lingard in behind Martial and Rashford? All three in their best spots. Or play with three in midfield but have Mkhi/Rashford on the right as opposed to not bothering with a right hand side at all?

We can point to player x being out of form but they're all out of form. You've still got to give each player the best chance to perform which means picking a system that suits the majority.

I still think we could get a result but that set up doesn't help.

MyOnlySolskjaer · Jan 1, 2018

catmandeu said:
can we play like ..

..................................... de gea ......................................
....... jones ......... lindelolf ............ rojo ............ shaw .......
...................................... matic ......................................
...... herrera ................................................... pogba ......
....................................... Mata ......................................
.................. Lingard ............................ Martal .................

I mean , this Everton side lacks pace which I believe Matic can handle. Pogba can play as LM which gives him ample chance to move forward and look for a killer pass to Martial. Lingard and Mata can make the link with the midfield. We need our defenders to stay sharp on their feet and intercept through balls.

Hope we start our year with a victory.

This would be pretty cool to see tbh...

el3mel · Jan 1, 2018

Dobbs said:
Yeah sure. 352 with Lingard in behind Martial and Rashford? All three in their best spots. Or play with three in midfield but have Mkhi/Rashford on the right as opposed to not bothering with a right hand side at all?

We can point to player x being out of form but they're all out of form. You've still got to give each player the best chance to perform which means picking a system that suits the majority.

I still think we could get a result but that set up doesn't help.

And the wingbacks ? Can Lindelof play as a RWB going back and forth the line ?

Android1974 · Jan 1, 2018

Why is Tuanzebe on the bench instead of McTominay? F… crazy!

pocco · Jan 1, 2018

wr8_utd said:
Rooney will surely score so we're going to need 2 to win today. Can't see that happening. Just want some quality football though, can't be that arsed about results anymore.

If he plays anything like he did for the last few years then Rooney should be easily dealt with.

Marcelinho87 · Jan 1, 2018

I still think that is a 4-2-3-1

DDG
Lindelof, Jones, Rojo, Shaw
Matic, Herrera
Mata, Pogba, Lingard
Martial

Android1974 · Jan 1, 2018

I'm expecting injuries to Shaw and Mata anytime now.

Mciahel Goodman · Jan 1, 2018

Damien said:
Maybe the report about him being one of the fittest players at the club was true.

Didn't see that but I hope so. It's a cliche at this stage but he really did have immense potential when we signed him. Not shown it for us bar that isolated 5-8 game period, but he was excellent for Southampton and even for England.

He's getting chances now, and you can only applaud his mentality to get back into the squad after such a long time in the wilderness.

ivaldo · Jan 1, 2018

Dobbs said:
Yeah sure. 352 with Lingard in behind Martial and Rashford? All three in their best spots. Or play with three in midfield but have Mkhi/Rashford on the right as opposed to not bothering with a right hand side at all?

We can point to player x being out of form but they're all out of form. You've still got to give each player the best chance to perform which means picking a system that suits the majority.

I still think we could get a result but that set up doesn't help.

Lindelof as a wingback would be a disaster.

pauldyson1uk · Jan 1, 2018

shocking line up predication for me.
7/11 and my subs all start :lol:

Massive Spanner · Jan 1, 2018

Absolutely delighted to see Shaw starting games in quick succession.

Mciahel Goodman · Jan 1, 2018

ivaldo said:
Lindelof as a wingback would be a disaster.

Definitely as Lindelof at RB is a bit of a disaster.

Only positive I see is that Everton don't have a whole lot of pace. Bolasie is their best outlet in that regard.

Dobbs · Jan 1, 2018

el3mel said:
And the wingbacks ? Can Lindelof play as a RWB going back and forth the line ?

With Mata in front of him are we not asking him to do that anyway?

If not where do you think our threat from the right will come from?

Android1974 · Jan 1, 2018

Our bench is beyond dreadful, attacking wise.

ivaldo · Jan 1, 2018

Marcelinho87 said:
I still think that is a 4-2-3-1

DDG
Lindelof, Jones, Rojo, Shaw
Matic, Herrera
Mata, Pogba, Lingard
Martial

Pogba would play that role a lot differently to other other typical 10s. Even if it is a 4-2-3-1 we can hope for more link up with the midfield.

Paxi · Jan 1, 2018

Mciahel Goodman said:
Shaw must have really been working on his fitness to be able to play this many games back to back in such a short time period.

May it continue. Hopeful he can get his career back on track.

JustinC00 · Jan 1, 2018

Adisa said:
Hope I'm wrong.

No you don't.

Marcelinho87 · Jan 1, 2018

ivaldo said:
Pogba would play that role a lot differently to other other typical 10s. Even if it is a 4-2-3-1 we can hope for more link up with the midfield.

I think he has been poor when he has played as a number 10 for us before.

His best position, as we all know is the left of a midfield 3.

el3mel · Jan 1, 2018

Will only watch the first 30 minutes or so then will have to go so hope those 30 minutes will be good.

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