Everton 0:2 Manchester United

Inigo Montoya · Dec 20, 2020

VP89 said:
Revenge for what?

Where have you been?

AneRu · Dec 20, 2020

VP89 said:
Why not? It's the EFL cup and he's been training with the first team for a long while now. He's been looking pretty good for the reserves too. You'd expect bright talents for the future to get a look in for these sorts of games.

I think maybe a twenty minute cameo but I wouldnt mind him starting because it's not like we'd be leaving out prime Ronaldo, such are our options. It might work and give us an option for the upcoming tough fixtures ahead.

Everton is as good as any side to gauge where he is with regard to him being a genuine first team option and we do need more options whilst crushing out of League Cup is not exactly devastating.

Statue of Limitations · Dec 20, 2020

As we are at the Qtr final stage, I'd like to see us go for it.
3 wins from a trophy, we are in really good form, especially away from home - would like to see the momentum keep up with a win here.

2 - 1 as I think Everton will give us a good game, but we have too much quality.

Havak · Dec 20, 2020

There will definitely be changes again. 5 made against Leeds after Sheffield United, so it's probably going to be even more here.

Fully expect starts for Henderson, Williams, Telles, Matic, van de Beek, Pogba and Cavani. Ole will want to win a trophy, but I still think he'll be willing to take a risk here by leaving out the likes of Wan-Bissaka, Shaw, Fred, Bruno and Rashford in particular.

Henderson
Williams Lindelof Maguire Telles
Van de Beek Matic Pogba
Mata Cavani James

Might still see Martial start, or Greenwood if fit. James deserves another start and it allows us to keep our forward line fresh for important forthcoming League games against Leicester, Wolves and Aston Villa over the festive period.

TwoSheds · Dec 20, 2020

I'd love it if Pellistri was thought ready for a run out.

Henderson
AWB Tuanzebe Lindelof Telles
Pellistri VdB Matic Greenwood
Fernandes
Cavani

Red Royal · Dec 20, 2020

Any insight on what Everton may do? I.e. Calvert-Lewin, Keane, Richarlison etc...will they go full strength?
They 'only' have Sheffield United on Boxing day.

Berbasbullet · Dec 20, 2020

MiracleInMadrid said:
Feck me, what a interesting match this will be. A good test for us. Can we put in a similar performance as today against a more defensively sound team with better players in almost every position.

And how awesome is it to go into a match like this with the prospect of consolidating our position in the top further, instead of chasing getting in to the top 4. I have missed that.

It’s league cup bro

Dr. StrangeHate · Dec 20, 2020

Do Everton play on the front foot?

Ollie Derbyshire · Dec 20, 2020

...................Henderson
Williams...Bailey.....Axel....Telles
..................Matic......VdB
Greenwood....Pogba.....James
....................Cavani

Mass rotation for this one, give it a go and see what we get.

VP89 · Dec 20, 2020

Inigo Montoya said:
Where have you been?

You think teams just want revenge every time they lose a game? Youl have to try harder than that. Might as well lock him up and not field him for most our fixtures :lol:

It's a 3-1 boring defeat at OT, it wasn't some feisty Derby that royally pissed either side or manager off.

bosnian_red · Dec 20, 2020

Full rotation. Leicester Saturday morning will be tough, and this is on Wednesday night so its minimal recovery. Also Efl cup. Not worth it to play any starters.

Henderson
Williams Tuanzebe Bailly Telles
Pogba Matic
Mata Van de Beek
Greenwood Cavani

Devil may care · Dec 20, 2020

At first I thought McTominay was just nursing a stiffy from his performance but it's a groin pull so he's out for this and I can see Rashford, Martial, Bruno and Shaw all being rested.

sammsky1 · Dec 20, 2020

Damien said:
Guessing mostly large-scale rotation for this with us playing Leicester City on boxing day

Henderson

Williams Tuanzebe* Maguire Telles
Matic
van de Beek Pogba
Mata
Greenwood Cavani

*wasn’t on the bench today so maybe Bailly but not too keen on playing him

Do you think Everton will also rotate as heavily from their first team?

londonredmaniac · Dec 20, 2020

Absolute rotation!

Godfather · Dec 20, 2020

I'd agree with a full rotation. Don't really care bout this cup. The league and Europe are more important.

Walters_19_MuFc · Dec 20, 2020

Dr. StrangeHate said:
Do Everton play on the front foot?

They won't park the bus if that's what you're asking.

Damien · Dec 20, 2020

sammsky1 said:
Do you think Everton will also rotate as heavily from their first team?

They won't rotate as heavily but they literally only have the league and league cup to play in and haven't been flying all over Europe.

Games played this season
Everton: 17 (since 13th September)
Manchester United: 21 (since 19th September)

They also had nearly 2 months break from last season compared to our 1.

Lash · Dec 20, 2020

James deserves another go, but like most people said, plenty of rotation please!

MacabbiUnited · Dec 20, 2020

Henderson
Williams Axel Maguire Telles
Matic
Pogba VDB
Mata Cavani Greenwood

Glad if we win this, wouldnt mind if we lose if it means resting players for Leicster. Im sure Ancelloti will rest some as well. This team should be good enough to compete.

GMoore23 · Dec 20, 2020

Lots of Rotation here hopefully as the League is the No 1 priority.

Henderson
Williams - Bailly/Tuanzebe - Lindelof/Maguire - Telles
Pogba - Matic
VDB
Greenwood - Cavani/Martial - James

The Brown Bull · Dec 20, 2020

It would be wrong to say I don't care about this but beating Leicester on Stephens Day is more important.

Mcking · Dec 20, 2020

TwoSheds said:
I'd love it if Pellistri was thought ready for a run out.

Henderson
AWB Tuanzebe Lindelof Telles
Pellistri VdB Matic Greenwood
Fernandes
Cavani

Maguire definitely starts. He literally starts every game.

SER19 · Dec 20, 2020

Near full rotation. Not particularly bothered about this competition unless semi final or final. Have a deep squad

Bwuk · Dec 20, 2020

Henderson
Williams - Tuanzebe - Maguire - Telles
Pogba - Fred
Greenwood - Donny - James
Cavani

prateik · Dec 20, 2020

Don't want. Don't care.

play the kids ™

Sandikan · Dec 20, 2020

Would like to win of course, but this one is definitely a freebie. Leicester away is a very important game to be right for.

Sandikan · Dec 20, 2020

Bwuk said:
Henderson
Williams - Tuanzebe - Maguire - Telles
Pogba - Fred
Greenwood - Donny - James
Cavani

That's still a pretty strong team.

always_hoping · Dec 20, 2020

charlenefan said:
Quarter final, 2 legged SF with either Spurs or City to come for the winner

No two legs in semi finals in January i believe. A stand alone knock out tie.

Bilbo · Dec 20, 2020

The Brown Bull said:
It would be wrong to say I don't care about this but beating Leicester on Stephens Day is more important.

Have to agree with this. It'd be great to pick up the first trophy of the season but I really think we need to put out as much of a fringe team as we can and see if we can squeeze a result.

Havak · Dec 20, 2020

Bwuk said:
Henderson
Williams - Tuanzebe - Maguire - Telles
Pogba - Fred
Greenwood - Donny - James
Cavani

Personally think Fred will be rested, as we play Leicester, Wolves and Aston Villa over a seven day period, three days after this. He'll probably be asked to start all three, particularly if McTominay's injury is at all serious.

Adam-Utd · Dec 20, 2020

Havak said:
Personally think Fred will be rested, as we play Leicester, Wolves and Aston Villa over a seven day period, three days after this. He'll probably be asked to start all three, particularly if McTominay's injury is at all serious.

Yep. It’ll be matic and pogba again with VDB ahead I hope. Need to rest bruno for the more important games coming up

sammsky1 · Dec 20, 2020

Damien said:
They won't rotate as heavily but they literally only have the league and league cup to play in and haven't been flying all over Europe.
Games played this season
Everton: 17 (since 13th September)
Manchester United: 21 (since 19th September)

They also had nearly 2 months break from last season compared to our 1.

Thanks.

Then its gonna be a really hard game for us. Ancelotti has got them all fired up and they have a very talented front 3. I'm not sure our team including some 2nd stringers like Williams, Mata and Matic will be enough.

Tough choices for Ole to make, as I really want to win this cup, to get that monkey off Ole's back and also provide us a huge mid season boost.

saivet · Dec 20, 2020

Bwuk said:
Henderson
Williams - Tuanzebe - Maguire - Telles
Pogba - Fred
Greenwood - Donny - James
Cavani

I'd play that but Bailly in for Maguire. On paper a pretty good team too.

ValenciasDrilledCrosses · Dec 20, 2020

Walters_19_MuFc said:
They won't park the bus if that's what you're asking.

You watch them against Arsenal or Chelsea? They absolutely will given the chance. They've been playing two centrebacks as fullbacks due to injuries (Coleman and Digne usually create loads of chances for them) so creativity isn't really the first thing on Ancelotti's mind. Rodriguez might be back for this game though so maybe they'll go out their with some intent, DCL and Richarlison are dangerous on the counter anyways

Ludens the Red · Dec 20, 2020

Henderson
Williams
Tuanzebe
Lindelof
Telles
Matic
Pogba
Van Der beek
James
Cavani
Greenwood
Expecting Everton to be at full strength, they’re an odd team. They were 2nd on Saturday evening but I don’t think I’ve seen an impressive performance by then since September. All about the aerial threat, long balls, knock downs and set pieces seem to be their strongest points.

boxykronikle · Dec 20, 2020

Rotate. Rotate. Rotate.

Keep the 1st eleven fresh for Leicester. We need 3 points from that match so that we can keep on pressuring the other teams.

ClaytonBlackmoorLeftPeg · Dec 20, 2020

saivet said:
I'd play that but Bailly in for Maguire. On paper a pretty good team too.

Bailly and Tuanzebe is a car crash. Deffo should play Tuanzebe, but he needs a calming, experienced player beside him, not Bailly.

saivet · Dec 20, 2020

ClaytonBlackmoorLeftPeg said:
Bailly and Tuanzebe is a car crash. Deffo should play Tuanzebe, but he needs a calming, experienced player beside him, not Bailly.

Probably right and I imagine he will play but I think Maguire should be rested once in a while. He doesn't get many injuries but surely he could do with a game off.

ClaytonBlackmoorLeftPeg · Dec 20, 2020

saivet said:
Probably right and I imagine he will play but I think Maguire should be rested once in a while. He doesn't get many injuries but surely he could do with a game off.

I agree. And Lindelof/ Tuanzebe could be ok, but think Lindelof has a few niggles, so expect him to be the one who is rested. We have a serious lack of depth at CB.

MyOnlySolskjaer · Dec 20, 2020

Henderson
Williams - Tuanzebe - Maguire - Telles
Matić - Pogba
Greenwood - Donny - James
Cavani

Then McTominay, Bruno, Fred, Rashford, Martial, Shaw, Lindelöf, Wan-Bissaka should all be fresh for the weekend.

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