Manchester City 0:1 Manchester United

3KDré · Mar 19, 2016

I reckon starting a few more youngsters would win us this game. When they play they actually care about the game, they give their all in attack and in defence. Kompany is out (I think?), if we played Pereira we would really expose them, given that they actually attack. I still think Blind needs resting, and it'd be good to have CBJ in the mix, we have actually missed his crossing.

caisenma · Mar 19, 2016

TitusCrumble said:
I reckon starting a few more youngsters would win us this game. When they play they actually care about the game, they give their all in attack and in defence. Kompany is out (I think?), if we played Pereira we would really expose them, given that they actually attack. I still think Blind needs resting, and it'd be good to have CBJ in the mix, we have actually missed his crossing.

Pretty sure Pereira doesnt even train with the first team these days, based on photos of training as well as the fact he hasnt even been on the bench since Arsenal. Philosophy

kouroux · Mar 19, 2016

It is a derby and I should be fired up to watch this but I feel hollow. I have already accepted defeat, just hope it won't be too embarrassing. I know it's a pussy attitude but it is honestly how I currently feel.

Gerald G · Mar 19, 2016

De Gea
Valencia--Smalling--Blind--Rojo
Schneiderlin--Schweinsteiger
Lingard--Mata--Martial
Rashford

subs: Romero, Darmian, Fosu-Mensah, Carrick, Fellaini, Januzaj, Memphis.

Boycott · Mar 19, 2016

kouroux said:
It is a derby and I should be fired up to watch this but I feel hollow. I have already accepted defeat, just hope it won't be too embarrassing. I know it's a pussy attitude but it is honestly how I currently feel.

It means nothing for both of us other than bragging rights for a short period of time. We didn't make the most of our win last season. Come the end of this season both fan-bases will conclude that it's been a disaster.

I felt like this under Moyes when they came to OT. Though there was one motivation, dent their title hopes. In the end fate ordained those three points we gifted them stopped Liverpool winning it.

C'est Moi Cantona · Mar 19, 2016

it seems apathy has finally consumed me as I just don't give a s**t about this match.

Lennon7 · Mar 19, 2016

0-0 bore fest with terrible performances from most bar De Gea and Martial

Sandikan · Mar 19, 2016

A list centre midfield in please.

If fellaini and Carrick start this it'll be madness.

MyOnlySolskjaer · Mar 19, 2016

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Confirmed United squad members: De Gea, Romero, Darmian, Valencia, Fosu-Mensah, Smalling, Blind, Rojo, Schneiderlin, Carrick, Schweinsteiger, Fellaini, Mata, Januzaj, Lingard, Memphis, Martial, Rashford

No Ander

(This is the same source that fecked everyone with Blind in our lineup predictions but he's not in the pictures)

Organic Potatoes · Mar 19, 2016

I've tried to scale back my Herrera fanaticism, but I still worry about the state of our midfield without him.

LawCharltonBest · Mar 19, 2016

SER19 · Mar 19, 2016

If we win we might sneak 4th, if not season is over in March

ottosec · Mar 19, 2016

Basically it's gonna be a shit team selection which combined with the usual shit tactics and shit substitutions will lead to the inevitable shit performance which will lead to the expected shit result. I can't wait.

Cityfaninpeace · Mar 19, 2016

Boycott said:
It means nothing for both of us other than bragging rights for a short period of time. We didn't make the most of our win last season. Come the end of this season both fan-bases will conclude that it's been a disaster.

I felt like this under Moyes when they came to OT. Though there was one motivation, dent their title hopes. In the end fate ordained those three points we gifted them stopped Liverpool winning it.

What you talking about it might mean the difference between CL or EL for both of us, admittedly less so you guys but still.

Devil may care · Mar 19, 2016

With Herrera seemingly out I would love to see LvG try Memphis central off Rashford or even give Januzaj the #10 role, rather than just plodding on with Mata who has been poor the last few games.

.Rossi · Mar 19, 2016

1. Either will be a slaughter, with City destroying us or, will be a drab 0-0 with both sides afraid to lose.
2. Thread title for this should be renamed as "Manchester City vs De Gea"

Gerald G · Mar 19, 2016

Boycott said:
It means nothing for both of us other than bragging rights for a short period of time. We didn't make the most of our win last season. Come the end of this season both fan-bases will conclude that it's been a disaster.

I felt like this under Moyes when they came to OT. Though there was one motivation, dent their title hopes. In the end fate ordained those three points we gifted them stopped Liverpool winning it.

If we beat them we're 1 pt behind 4th so nah I think there is quite a bit riding on it.

Trizy · Mar 19, 2016

Anything but a win here shouldn't be accepted. We're shit but I honestly think City are worse, especially against 'top' teams.

I'm usually negative towards big games (and rightfully so) but I'm going with a 3-1 here.

Damien · Mar 19, 2016

Gerald G said:
If we beat them we're 1 pt behind 4th so nah I think there is quite a bit riding on it.

Yeah, when we played them under Moyes, Arsenal were 11 points ahead in fourth with eight games to go.

With West Ham drawing we can go level on points with them and one point behind City with eight games to go. Just a shame Arsenal found it so easy against Everton. With Arsenal's remaining fixtures they should be fine now.

Gerald G · Mar 19, 2016

Damien said:
Yeah, when we played them under Moyes, Arsenal were 11 points ahead in fourth with eight games to go.

With West Ham drawing we can go level on points with them and one point behind City with eight games to go. Just a shame Arsenal found it so easy against Everton. With Arsenal's remaining fixtures they should be fine now.

Yeah. I know we're not a good team but City haven't won back to back Premier League games since October! That is incredible.

The fact that City haven't been great for a long time gives me a little hope. Arsenal, Spurs & Leicester's spots are sealed in the top four but if we beat City then we'll be in a race for that 4th spot.

entropy · Mar 19, 2016

Mensah back in the squad

Barbara Charles · Mar 19, 2016

I just remembered I have a luncheon at church at gametime. Guess I'll miss the first half.

Ventura · Mar 19, 2016

I'd also like to try someone else on the right wing, and from that squad that would be Januzaj. It's a bit absurd that a team like United don't have an established high quality right winger ... I mean, there just isn't one in the entire club. So right now the position is up for grabs, and why not give Januzaj the chance this time.

peridigm · Mar 19, 2016

Barbara Charles said:
I just remembered I have a luncheon at church at gametime. Guess I'll miss the first half.

So you're just going for dessert?

Barbara Charles · Mar 19, 2016

No peridigm, I'm going to church to pray for LvG's sacking

BringNaniBack · Mar 19, 2016

Its crazy to think we are still in with a chance of getting top 4 after how utterly shocking we have been this season. Beat City and we are 1 point of fourth. Don't know how we are going to manage it but if we can somehow pull out a victory tomorrow we have a great chance of top 4 where as if we lose I feel its pretty much over.

wiz4231 · Mar 20, 2016

De Gea
Valencia...Smalling....Rojo...Darmian*
Morgan......Bastian
Mata*
Januzaj...................................Martial
Depay*

Subs: Romero, Blind, Mensah*, Carrick*, Fellaini, Lingard, Rashford*.

JustAFan · Mar 20, 2016

We are getting smashed and not one player or manager or coach or executive or owner will give a feck

YouOnlyLiveTwice · Mar 20, 2016

Where is the guy simulating matches in Fifa before the real game?

nick2004 · Mar 20, 2016

I don't want to watch this...

Irrational. · Mar 20, 2016

I can't sleep. It's feels like waking up the morning of an exam you've done feck all preparation for.

Sure, you can have a look at the paper, pretend to look like you know what you're doing and jot down a few nonsensical musings but that's not going to stop that F ready to slap us in the face at the end.

owsterix · Mar 20, 2016

Not excited at all since there's no way in hell we'll win. Don't even see us coming out hard to beat ... Oh well, hopefully we'll win the possession.

Maradona10 · Mar 20, 2016

If the aguero turns up, this could be humiliating. If we can control him, i think we could get away with a draw. The only way we win is, if they get red card early on in the game.

Roosney · Mar 20, 2016

Honestly I don't get the negativity here. City is obviously as bad as we are so I think we have a good chance.

WalkerTheRed · Mar 20, 2016

Roosney said:
Honestly I don't get the negativity here. City is obviously as bad as we are so I think we have a good chance.

This! It was the same before the Arsenal game and look how that turned out. I've got the same subtle confident feeling for this game. 3-1 United

Cooksen · Mar 20, 2016

This game will be a crap 0-0 draw

devil in me · Mar 20, 2016

Its just a case of which team is the most crap on the day. I think City will sneak it, but hopefully even we can create a few chances against their defence.

christinaa · Mar 20, 2016

Manchester Derby Head-To-Head Record
Overall Record

All Competitive Games: 170
Man United wins: 70
Man City wins: 49
Draws: 51

Premier League Record

Games: 37
Man City wins: 11
Man United wins: 19
Draws: 7
Man City goals: 49
Man United goals: 57

City Home Games: 18
Man City wins: 7
Man United wins: 9
Draws: 2
Man City goals: 24
Man United goals: 23

Old Trafford Games: 19
Man United wins: 10
Man City wins: 4
Draws: 5
Man United goals: 34
Man City goals: 25

All-time Premier League Manchester derby results
Man Utd 2-1 Man City - December 6, 1992
Man City 1-1 Man Utd - March 20, 1993
Man City 2-3 Man Utd - November 7, 1993
Man Utd 2-0 Man City - April 23, 1994
Man Utd 5-0 Man City - November 10, 1994
Man City 0-3 Man Utd - February 11, 1995
Man Utd 1-0 Man City - October 14, 1995
Man City 2-3 Man Utd - April 6, 1996
Man City 0-1 Man Utd - November 18, 2000
Man Utd 1-1 Man City - April 21, 2001
Man City 3-1 Man Utd - November 9, 2002
Man Utd 1-1 Man City - February 9, 2003
Man Utd 3-1 Man City - December 13, 2003
Man City 4-1 Man Utd - March 14, 2004
Man Utd 0-0 Man City - November 7, 2004
Man City 0-2 Man Utd - February 13, 2005
Man Utd 1-1 Man City - September 10, 2005
Man City 3-1 Man Utd - January 14, 2006
Man Utd 3-1 Man City - December 9, 2006
Man City 0-1 Man Utd - May 5, 2007
Man City 1-0 Man Utd - August 19, 2007
Man Utd 1-2 Man City - February 10, 2008
Man City 0-1 Man Utd - November 30, 2008
Man Utd 2-0 Man City - May 10, 2009
Man Utd 4-3 Man City - September 20, 2009
Man City 0-1 Man Utd - April 17, 2010
Man City 0-0 Man Utd - November 10, 2010
Man Utd 2-1 Man City - February 12, 2011
Man Utd 1-6 Man City - October 23, 2011
Man City 1-0 Man Utd - April 30, 2012
Man City 2-3 Man Utd - December 9, 2012
Man Utd 1-2 Man City - April 8, 2013
Man City 4-1 Man Utd - September 22, 2013
Man Utd 0-3 Man City - March 25, 2014
Man City 1-0 Man Utd - November 2, 2014
Man Utd 4-2 Man City - April 12, 2015
Man Utd 0-0 Man City - October 25, 2015

Lawman · Mar 20, 2016

wiz4231 said:
De Gea
Valencia...Smalling....Rojo...Darmian*
Morgan......Bastian
Mata*
Januzaj...................................Martial
Depay*

Subs: Romero, Blind, Mensah*, Carrick*, Fellaini, Lingard, Rashford*.

Rojo honks and Adnan has done nothing to justify a start. Plus Depay up top wtf have you been smoking?

Magnus · Mar 20, 2016

De Gea
Valencia Smalling TFM Blind
Schneiderlin Schweinsteiger
Lingard Memphis Martial
Rashford

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