Manchester United 3:2 Arsenal

AltiUn · Feb 26, 2016

My ideal line up would be (presuming we're playing the usual formation and we have injuries back;

DDG

CBJ
Smalling
Rojo
Varela

Schneiderlin
Herrera

Lingard
Mata
Memphis

Martial

Adisa · Feb 26, 2016

If Arsenal have genuine ambitions of winning the league, they have to be winning this.
With he injuries we have, I can only see one result.

Turnip · Feb 26, 2016

As uplifting as last night was, with no fit first-team defenders we really don't stand a chance. It's a shame cause we're starting to build a positive rhythm (again) and this is going to put a stop to that right away.

Going to hold off posting a prediction till there's been some injury updates.

Gasolin · Feb 26, 2016

What's the injury status now? It's so depressing that I don't even keep up with the updates...

Scorpy · Feb 26, 2016

Would be great if we dent Wenger's title hopes.

Gerald G · Feb 26, 2016

I will be stunned if we get something out of this match. Unfortunately due to the injuries I think Arsenal will win this one, 1-3.

Ole's_toe_poke · Feb 26, 2016

Any news on Smalling?

I'm bizarrely confident for this one. A team as depleted as ours should be easy fodder for a team like Arsenal. But these are exactly the kind of games that Arsenal have messed up over the years. I can see us doing a number on them.

NJM78 · Feb 26, 2016

I cant see Martial being risked so soon, hopefully De Gea, Smalling and BWJ are back otherwise we'll be shagged. I'd also like to see Januzaj get a chance on the right but I'm sure Lingard will keep his place.

--------De Gea
Varela Smalling Blind BoJack
---Schneiderlin Herrera
-Lingard---Mata----Depay
--------Rashford

Would take a draw right now.

villain · Feb 26, 2016

We're going to get battered aren't we?

Usually LVG performs better against the top 6 sides but our squad is wafer thin.

Havak · Feb 26, 2016

Will have to wait for more confirmation on who's fit.. But I believe de Gea, Smalling, and Januzaj should be returning to improve the match day squad a bit. I'd say maybe Martial has a chance of being on the bench depending on how tight his hamstring was. No idea if CBJ is going to be back.

de Gea
Varela Smalling Blind Riley
Carrick Schneiderlin
Lingard Mata Memphis
Rashford
---
Romero; Rojo, McNair, Poole; Herrera, Pereira; Januzaj

If Martial can be on the bench, then he'd replace Poole. I'd also like to see Herrera start, but I'd imagine it'd have to be Mata on the right and Herrera in the middle if so.

Scorpy · Feb 26, 2016

We'll be ok with a back five of De Gea, Rojo, Smalling, Blind and Varela and if Martial is fit, I'd fancy us to win the game against the ultimate bottlers.

2 man midfield · Feb 26, 2016

It's strange that despite our recent form and general shitness, I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised if we beat Arsenal, then knocked out Liverpool over the two legs. But that probably says more about Arsenal and Liverpool than us. I also wouldn't be shocked if we lost them all 3-0.

Loon · Feb 26, 2016

Merson fancies Arsenal to win comfortably.

vk20legend · Feb 26, 2016

Is there a manager press conference for this match??

Red_Beans · Feb 26, 2016

Loon said:
Merson fancies Arsenal to win comfortably.

Might as well give up now then.

In all seriousness, Arsenal are rightly favourites for this. I still think Merson is a c*ck though

diarm · Feb 26, 2016

I'd prefer to see Herrera in at AM with Mata dropping to the bench for this one. Herrera's work rate will help out in midfield.

De Gea
Varela Smalling Blind Riley
Morgan Carrick
Lingard Herrera Memphis
Rashford

Romero, McNair, Rojo, Poole, Mata, Januzaj, Pereira

sincher · Feb 26, 2016

No way should we drop Mata.

Frank Grimes · Feb 26, 2016

When is Lvg press conference?

Preferred line up:

------------------De Gea---------------------
Varela---Smalling-----Rojo--------Blind---
----------Schneiderlin--Carrick-------------
Herrera--------- Mata------------Memphis---
------------------Martial---------------------------

MyOnlySolskjaer · Feb 26, 2016

Stobzilla said:
Hopefully ...

feck it, we are at home Martial coming onto his left or down the right against Monreal, really try and trouble him along with Varela. Riley keeps his place, pacey, Walcott is probably gonna start there so we need to try and match him in that area.

Keep Rashford up top, coming off two goals to help us through while behing in Europe, he's gonna be flying high and Memphis is obvious to stay in.

Lingard could do with a rest so start with this. Get some goals.

I really like this, Rojo for Smalling if he's still out.

Martial on the right isn't ideal but he's more likely to get joy against Monreal than Bellerin in a one on one.

Zoo · Feb 26, 2016

Without De Gea we have almost no chance of keeping them out. Romero is capable of the spectacular but often makes a hash of the routine stuff and against Arsenal the keeper is likely to be busy.

caisenma · Feb 26, 2016

DDG

CBJ
Smalling
Rojo
Varela

Schneiderlin
Herrera

Januzaj
Mata
Memphis

Martial

If not Martial, then Rashford, of course.

DomesticTadpole · Feb 26, 2016

caisenma said:
DDG

CBJ
Smalling
Rojo
Varela

Schneiderlin
Herrera

Januzaj
Mata
Memphis

Martial

If not Martial, then Rashford, of course.

He won't throw Januzaj into a game like this. He has hardly played him, nevermind starting him against Arsenal. I would rather start Pereira, if Lingard doesn't start.

The Purist · Feb 26, 2016

Does LVG have a press conference for this game?

DomesticTadpole · Feb 26, 2016

The Purist said:
Does LVG have a press conference for this game?

No.

Ephrem · Feb 26, 2016

DDG

Varela
Smalling
Blind
Rojo

Carrick
Schneiderlin
Herrera

Mata/Lingard
Memphis
Martial/Rashford

Reddevilboy · Feb 26, 2016

Those gooners on Arsenal Mania all seem so convinced they will beat us easily. Christ, their fans are so sickening unbearable.

caisenma · Feb 26, 2016

DomesticTadpole said:
He won't throw Januzaj into a game like this. He has hardly played him, nevermind starting him against Arsenal. I would rather start Pereira, if Lingard doesn't start.

yeah, it's a bit foolish on my part. but since pereira never starts against even the lowest of non-conference teams, there's no chance he starts on sunday either.

The Purist · Feb 26, 2016

Reddevilboy said:
Those gooners on Arsenal Mania all seem so convinced they will beat us easily. Christ, their fans are so sickening unbearable.

Big games don't get much easier than United at the moment, in fairness. But that's not to say I am confident.. mostly because Arsenal never make anything easy.

Moriarty · Feb 26, 2016

The Purist said:
Does LVG have a press conference for this game?

More to the point, does he have a team? Hopefully, some of our casualties will be in contention.

kouroux · Feb 26, 2016

Shit, my friend asked me to help him move out and the game is at the same time. What's the best excuse I can find ?

WhoDaGOAT · Feb 26, 2016

kouroux said:
Shit, my friend asked me to help him move out and the game is at the same time. What's the best excuse I can find ?

No excuse needed. Just tell him what's up. United > kids > wife > friends.

podurban2 · Feb 26, 2016

kouroux said:
Shit, my friend asked me to help him move out and the game is at the same time. What's the best excuse I can find ?

Manchester United vs Arsenal.

Kevin · Feb 26, 2016

kouroux said:
Shit, my friend asked me to help him move out and the game is at the same time. What's the best excuse I can find ?

Stop being a shit friend

kouroux · Feb 26, 2016

Kevin said:
Stop being a shit friend

Ok Master of life.

iammemphis · Feb 26, 2016

kouroux said:
Shit, my friend asked me to help him move out and the game is at the same time. What's the best excuse I can find ?

Do both ffs. Stream on laptop using skygo :nervous:

whilst helping out.

a_devil_inside · Feb 26, 2016

kouroux said:
Shit, my friend asked me to help him move out and the game is at the same time. What's the best excuse I can find ?

Help before and afterwards, start early as you can, then both find a pub and watch the match for a break between moving stuff.

David Court · Feb 26, 2016

With Oxlade Chamberlain out, might they start Welbeck or Walcott?

Either way, good replacements with pace. Interesting game. I'm inclined to call it a draw after the good result for Utd against the Danes.

Having said that, can Utd defend properly against the attacking strength of Arsenal?

Who knows.....

Gerald G · Feb 27, 2016

De Gea
Varela--Rojo--Blind--CBJ
Carrick--Schneiderlin
Herrera--Mata--Memphis
Rashford

subs: Romero, McNair, Riley, Poole, Lingard, Pereira, Januzaj

I just can't see anything besides a comfortable Arsenal win unfortunately. It is going to be a difficult game for our defenders.

1-3 Arsenal.

Adzzz · Feb 27, 2016

Master of life

Spock · Feb 27, 2016

Our only hope is overconfidence on their part. But if they can manage to concentrate on the task before them, they should tear us apart on Sunday.

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