Manchester United 1:2 Arsenal

Danillaco · Mar 6, 2015

feck me, can we play Mata, Herrera and rest Fellaini. Just this once.

Bear Attack said:
Valencia
Smalling
Rojo
Shaw

Di Maria
Herrera
Blind
Young

Rooney
Wilson

Like this.

If you're still there God, could we use Rafael too?

Thanks.

ottosec · Mar 6, 2015

No Keown Monday night.

Papii Grande · Mar 6, 2015

Cina said:
It would be fecking lovely to actually have an FA cup game at the weekend and not a weekday evening.

It would be lovely, flipping first day of the week, I'll be working late after office hours. Don't even think I'll be able to stream it without feeling like Edward Snowden.

vidic blood & sand · Mar 6, 2015

Score first and hang on. Then it's only the scousers left.

gooDevil · Mar 6, 2015

DeGea
Valencia Smalling Evans Rojo
Blind
Herrera diMaria
Januzaj Rooney Young

Walters_19_MuFc · Mar 6, 2015

SalfordRed1960 said:
I think Fellani is too slow for a mobile Arsenal side. When you look at Blind and Carrick as well, not exactly a mobile midfield.

I think Di Maria will get lots of room so I would keep him, so I am looking for Mata/Herrera to make that other position. Probably play a 4-4-1-1 where Di Maria and Young provide the attacking width.

I wouldn't personally play a midfield of Carrick, Blind and Fellaini. Collectively, as you said, it'd be too slow for Arsenal, but I'd put Fellaini in there, providing he's in a midfield that compliments him. I mean, he did pretty well in the deeper role against Arsenal at Old Trafford. Broke up play and kept possession well.

Mystry · Mar 6, 2015

SalfordRed1960 said:
I think Fellani is too slow for a mobile Arsenal side. When you look at Blind and Carrick as well, not exactly a mobile midfield.

I think Di Maria will get lots of room so I would keep him, so I am looking for Mata/Herrera to make that other position. Probably play a 4-4-1-1 where Di Maria and Young provide the attacking width.

I would expect the midfield to just sit deep, cut off angles and break up play. They won't be covering a huge area of the pitch and Carrick and Fellaini did fine one we got over that hump at the beginning of the game earlier on in the season. But yeah with Carrick and Blind in there, we probably could afford to have Herrera in there who is not exactly shy of the defensive work.

DB17 · Mar 6, 2015

All season I have been so confident about finishing in the top 4 but today at work, someone mentioned Newcastle as in the city and then it struck me how poorly we have been playing this season and I said to my self for the first time, we are not going to finish in the top 4. I don't think we will win this match. I think Arsenal could possibly batter us, but obviously they have to get past De Gea which we have to bear in mind is possible. At the Emirates, we were the worst performing team to play there this season. We were so lucky, it was quite unbelievable. Valencia smashing a completely inaccurate cross/shot deflecting off someone while the 'keeper was injured.

We have massive issues breaking teams down at the moment so Arsenal could park the bus and counter attack us.
A pure counter-attacking team would destroy us right now, but I'm not sure how a team like Arsenal will fare against our current selves. It seems like the game is going to be terrible, but it's United-Arsenal so I'm sure they'll be a spark from somewhere.

There is Rooney will probably turn it on. Ashley Young is on form too. If we play 4-3-3 again with those two as forwards, I'm quite confident we'll catch you when you inevitably over-commit. There is reason to be optimistic though.

They have only scored more than one goal at OT once in 20 odd years, and they conceded 8 that day. Everyone knows how we'll set up and how to beat them. We'll almost certainly score from a counter attack and a set piece, if we score the first goal then they aren't winning the game. Arsenal are long overdue a win at OT but I think they will achieve this in the league game, not the cup game. Although as both teams have awful defenses it could easily end 4-3!

predator · Mar 6, 2015

Not too confident for this one tbh. I just want to progress. we are very capable of beating them if we play anywhere near our best.

nemanja15 · Mar 6, 2015

de Gea, Valencia, Smalling, Rojo, Shaw, Blind, Herrera, Young, Rooney +2.

Di Maria and Mata for me.

Sandikan · Mar 6, 2015

predator said:
Not too confident for this one tbh. I just want to progress. we are very capable of beating them if we play anywhere near our best.

many a time we haven't been favourites, especially comparing mid v mid, but time and time again we've beaten them.
Please continue! we need the cup this year

marukomu · Mar 7, 2015

You just know that Welbeck will get the winner.

RedDevil@84 · Mar 7, 2015

If we play Fellaini, those idiots will keep running into him and claiming fouls.. The Refs as usual will call foul whenever Fellaini jumps without seeing he is taller than an average player

Distracted Steward · Mar 7, 2015

Sarni said:
Just realised it's a Monday game, very glad about it because my parents come to visit me tomorrow and I couldn't watch it if it were Saturday or Sunday. Monday though

Closet United supporter?

Pexbo · Mar 7, 2015

We will play them as we usually do. Counter counter counter.

We could well see the 4-2-3-1 people are craving for this.

DDG
Valencia - Smalling - Rojo - Shaw?
Carrick - Blind

Januzaj - Di Maria - Young
Rooney

togg · Mar 7, 2015

are there replays in this round?

Sarni · Mar 7, 2015

Distracted Steward said:
Closet United supporter?

Nah, I see them every two months or so, I'd not to to a pub to see United game if they were here, it'd be a bit rude.

Silverman · Mar 7, 2015

Pexbo said:
We will play them as we usually do. Counter counter counter.

We could well see the 4-2-3-1 people are craving for this.

DDG
Valencia - Smalling - Rojo - Shaw?
Carrick - Blind

Januzaj - Di Maria - Young
Rooney

This would be my ideal lie up. Keep Di Maria off the flank. He should be in LCM or AMF.

ice-bionic red · Mar 7, 2015

DDG

Rafael Smalling Rojo Shaw

Carrick Blind
Di Maria Herrera Young

Rooney

*LVG picks Valencia, Fellaini and doesn't pick Shaw*

SirAF · Mar 7, 2015

ice-bionic red said:
DDG

Rafael Smalling Rojo Shaw

Carrick Blind
Di Maria Herrera Young

Rooney

*LVG picks Valencia, Fellaini and doesn't pick Shaw*

He picks Shaw if fit..

Papii Grande · Mar 7, 2015

Does anybody else agree with me that Carrick is key to winning this tie?

Carrick is just so underrated and undervalued. Against Newcastle, it went unnoticed but the bloke made some fantastic interceptions, tackles and for me is a silent thief, he appears in areas to knick the ball last gasp from opposition players. For me, he may play deep like Blind and have less legs on him, but he's invaluable.

When Carrick plays, I'm always more confident of a result.
Arsenal are a bunch of boys that play for fun and bottle it when the pressure is on.
I think they hate a player like Carrick who is disciplined, experienced and frustrating to get round.

Players like Rooney, Valencia, Smalling, Young and Carrick have a wealth of experience in beating,beasting and outmuscling as side like arsenal. Not because they are english, but because of how frequently they have featured in sides that have beat Arsenal convicingly. Mata too has been part of those sides for Chelsea.

Our squad is very inexperienced in the premier league against top level opposition; Rojo, Shaw, Herrera,Blind, Di Maria have little experience.
I genuinely think Carrick is our key man, him and Blind would give a tactical flexibility and at worst a deep lying shield across our vulnerable defense.

Surely Carrick will start, I could imagine Fellaini playing in deep position too, but it would be strange given Blind + Herrera are fit. It would be strange altogether if Fellaini started because he is Plan B.

peterstorey · Mar 7, 2015

RedDevil@84 said:
If we play Fellaini, those idiots will keep running into him and claiming fouls.. The Refs as usual will call foul whenever Fellaini jumps without seeing he is taller than an average player

Nothing to with him being a clumsy, dirty bastard then?

SalfordRed1960 · Mar 7, 2015

peterstorey said:
Nothing to with him being a clumsy, dirty bastard then?

Always hard to know with Fellani. Can see why the Everton fans got frustrated with the refs. One minute you see Fellani do an obvious elbow or push, the next quite an innocent challenge. Usually the innocent challenge gets the foul. It is interesting to see the opposition response to him. You see defenders hanging off him, doing their best to stop him, and then claiming a foul.
Can only see him coming on if we are chasing the game.

SirAF · Mar 7, 2015

I predict this will go the way it usually goes against Arsenal.. They'll strut their stuff for the first 15-20 minutes, then we'll do 'em.

RonaldoVII · Mar 7, 2015

De Gea
Valencia Smalling Rojo Shaw
Blind Carrick
Januzaj Mata Young
Rooney

Sean_RedDevil · Mar 7, 2015

If Shaw isn't fit then i think Van Gaal will go 3-5-2 again.

ChaddyP · Mar 7, 2015

Definitely wouldn't mind a more cautious approach. Blind/ Carrick Midfield looks good. With our fastest front 4. Maybe play Wilson in front Rooney with our wingers flanking. Pace and efficiency will do them in, with a little bit of patience.

ice-bionic red · Mar 7, 2015

Papii Grande said:
Does anybody else agree with me that Carrick is key to winning this tie?

Carrick is just so underrated and undervalued. Against Newcastle, it went unnoticed but the bloke made some fantastic interceptions, tackles and for me is a silent thief, he appears in areas to knick the ball last gasp from opposition players. For me, he may play deep like Blind and have less legs on him, but he's invaluable.

When Carrick plays, I'm always more confident of a result.
Arsenal are a bunch of boys that play for fun and bottle it when the pressure is on.
I think they hate a player like Carrick who is disciplined, experienced and frustrating to get round.

Players like Rooney, Valencia, Smalling, Young and Carrick have a wealth of experience in beating,beasting and outmuscling as side like arsenal. Not because they are english, but because of how frequently they have featured in sides that have beat Arsenal convicingly. Mata too has been part of those sides for Chelsea.

Our squad is very inexperienced in the premier league against top level opposition; Rojo, Shaw, Herrera,Blind, Di Maria have little experience.
I genuinely think Carrick is our key man, him and Blind would give a tactical flexibility and at worst a deep lying shield across our vulnerable defense.

Surely Carrick will start, I could imagine Fellaini playing in deep position too, but it would be strange given Blind + Herrera are fit. It would be strange altogether if Fellaini started because he is Plan B.

Carrick is key for us and it was no coincidence that after his return from injury we went on a 6 game winning streak and unbeaten in a lot more. But after that his form did dip a little along with the rest of the team. I just hope he really improves us now he is back

SonnyTheHaloPro · Mar 7, 2015

Sean_RedDevil said:
If Shaw isn't fit then i think Van Gaal will go 3-5-2 again.

No.

SirBobbysCombover · Mar 7, 2015

Not feeling as confident as seasons past even though we did the arse already this season, can see a score draw written all over it with us winning the replay, either way it's squeaky bum time all the way gents.

peterstorey · Mar 7, 2015

SirBobbysCombover said:
Not feeling as confident as seasons past even though we did the arse already this season, can see a score draw written all over it with us winning the replay, either way it's squeaky bum time all the way gents.

If you don't win on Monday you're out.

SirAF · Mar 7, 2015

peterstorey said:
If you don't win on Monday you're out.

Bollocks.

Ayush_reddevil · Mar 7, 2015

peterstorey said:
If you don't win on Monday you're out.

Agreed, can't remember the last time we beat you at the Emirates

thegregster · Mar 7, 2015

peterstorey said:
If you don't win on Monday you're out.

No there will be replay.

peterstorey · Mar 7, 2015

Not if you lose there won't.

Ole's_toe_poke · Mar 7, 2015

So annoying that this is on a Monday.

Antisocial · Mar 7, 2015

Ayush_reddevil said:
Agreed, can't remember the last time we beat you at the Emirates

peterstorey · Mar 7, 2015

Yeah fantastic for 9000 travelling fans. Time off work + 400 mile round trip getting back about 1am; or overnighter + two half days off. Arsenal FC chartered a Virgin train (subsidised) but it had only 600 seats which sold out in 2 mins.

Dunk · Mar 7, 2015

peterstorey said:
Yeah fantastic for 9000 travelling fans. Time off work + 400 mile round trip getting back about 1am; or overnighter + two half days off. Arsenal FC chartered a Virgin train (subsidised) but it had only 600 seats which sold out in 2 mins.

Oh man, that is going to be one hell of a train ride.

peterstorey · Mar 7, 2015

Well the trip back from Norwich last season was beginning to turn into the train ride to hell. Even four pints before the match and a bottle of wine on the train began to wear off in the face of 'Mind the gap' for the 94th time

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