Ugh I’d rather have not known their poor domestic form going into this. It just sets it up for them to play out of their skin on Thursday.
Europa League Semi-Final 1st Leg
Manchester United 6:2 AS Roma
Old Trafford
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- Thu, 29 April 2021 @ 8:00pm BST
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
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Milan will be 14 points above Roma if they win their game in hand, and we had no problems with them. I think this is going to be an easy semi final.
If humanity decides to send Voyager-like probes deep into space and equip them with those golden records...this game should by somehow included onto these discs
We must win this one. I really wouldn't like us to go there with some shitty result and except we will find a consolation in the second leg.We must win this one. I really wouldn't like us to go there with some shitty result and hope we would find a consolation in the second leg.
Not all of them are. You don't fight racists with generalization I thinkGreenwood looked knackered at the end of the Leeds game. Might be an idea to use him off the bench if we canAnyone else quite excited for this?
It's just the Europa, which admittedly isn't where a club like United should be.
I just think a first trophy for Solskjaer would be huge and lift us to bigger things.I think it will be a very similar side to the one that faced Leeds. In come de Gea, Pogba and potentially Cavani. However, I do still think Ole would probably start with McFred...I'm going to guess at the below starting 11, but if Ole feels he needs McFred then Pogba or Greenwood will be on the bench as we know Rashford won't be.
Yea, agree with all of this.Defence will be key as it was in last year’s final stages.
We have the better defensive unit, what we need to show is that we can finishAhhh how amazing it felt to be in the crowd that night in 2007.
7-1 or we riot.So nice to see a Europa League thread without half the posts suggesting huge changes or belittling the tournament.
Hard to say what tactical tweaks Ole will go for in terms of CM, Pogba, James / Greenwood / Cavani options, but I'll go for...
De Gea
Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw
Fred, McTominay
Rashford, Fernandes, Pogba
Cavani
But could easily see Pogba at CM, and Greenwood or James out wide.
I imagine that’ll be the team you listed.So nice to see a Europa League thread without half the posts suggesting huge changes or belittling the tournament.
Hard to say what tactical tweaks Ole will go for in terms of CM, Pogba, James / Greenwood / Cavani options, but I'll go for...
De Gea
Wan Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw
Fred, McTominay
Rashford, Fernandes, Pogba
Cavani
But could easily see Pogba at CM, and Greenwood or James out wide.Last season Roma were knocked out of the Europa league by Sevilla (we know how that feels)
Defender Mancini was meant to suspended for the 1st leg did one of the yellows get over turned?
It's a month old but a decent breakdown on what to expect from Roma.
Please win.Easy passage to the final. This game is done.Usually hate having the first leg at home although it seems to suit us this season.
I was in the crowd too. I remember loosing my voice after Carrick's opener. Brilliant nightOh it's a home game first. Good.
Snap, especially after how their fans acted.
I was selling merch that day and only managed to get in the ground for an hour or so,
They caused absolute carnage!
Mussolini would want us to win.
It definitely added to the edge.
I got there just as they charged down from the cricket ground and our fans reacted, was mental.
Then we got in the ground and it was properly on edge. Every goal felt like a proper ‘feck you’ to them for the first leg and then the extra trouble before this one. Was an amazing night.I'm so nervous about this game! I hate the feeling I have...
Feels incredible important to win this with 2 or 3It feels strange to think Solskjaer played in that 7-1 game and even got an assist.0-0 againTweet
— Twitter API (@user) dateI see. So the media in Italy is worse than in England.Where is that quote supposedely from?
He will never stop winding up people
He will never stop winding up people
Watched recent Roma games and really feel that Calafiori is a week link for them. He often gets dragged into the centre leaving alot of space to exploit. He starts off man marking on a set piece then gravitates to the ball. I think Greenwood , if given quick service could be a big factor.
Ajax seemed to get alot of chances through the middle so maybe 1-2s with Rashford , Shaw or even Bruno can unlock them.Keeper seems to be a good shot stopper so playing through seems logical.
They defend, keeping a good back line but it seems sluggish somehow. i.e. An attacker is closed down quickly but often seems a weak block.
Hope we can get some crisp one touch passing rythm and time some passes/runs inbetween CBs , where they look vulnerable to me.
I don’t watch Roma these days but last time I watched them against inter Milan, they scored from corner. And we are weak against corner. Hope we study this and anticipate it well.
However, I’m still confident we will make it to final. We are the better team based on quality and we also had tougher tests in this tournament. AC Milan is better than Roma and we beat them. We were also toying with Real Sociedad.
It's funny how Ole must be one of the nicest managers ever and yet he still manages to irk others. Can't win.He will never stop winding up people
You say this, but then I signed him for Southampton in my FM save and we got to the Champions League final. So swings and roundabouts.3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws in their last 10 league games.
Presumably they've thrown the league campaign and gone all in on the EL.Need to win this comfortably.
If United don't beat them comfortably on Thursday, I guarantee some Roma-affiliated journalist in the post-match press conference will ask Ole, "Do you know them now?" I vaguely remember the Russians doing something similar to Roy Hodgson in some international tournament.I expect a cagey, pragmatic approach. Hopefully Dan James doesn't get any game time.
1-0.Think the only players with chances of starting are / should be:
De Gea / Henderson
Wan-Bissaka
Lindelof / Bailly
Maguire
Shaw
Fred / McTominay / Matic
Pogba
Bruno
Greenwood
Cavani
Rashford
Ole may decide that we can go with one DM and Pogba as a CM in this game, but I would not be surprised if he goes with two at the expense of one of the three strikers or Pogba. I just think that out of our next three games, this is probably the one where we could play a 4231 / 433 without needing two of Fred/McTominay/Matic to start. It's a big game though and he trusts McFred the most clearly. It seems like it's easier for Ole to leave out Greenwood or Cavani because of their situation (young player who will get many more chances and old player who can't start every game and is probably not here next season anyway). Also, it can be easier to leave out Rashford as well if he's feeling the ankle a bit. So, while I'm sure most fans don't want it, I can see why Ole would logically choose two DMs in a big game, even at home. This also gives us a good attacking option from the bench to change things.- Status
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Score Predictions
149,4,23
- Man Utd win
- Roma win
- Draw
Detailed Results
- 35% Man Utd 2:0 Roma
- 15% Man Utd 2:1 Roma
- 12% Man Utd 1:0 Roma
- 11% Man Utd 3:0 Roma
- 11% Man Utd 1:1 Roma
- 9% Man Utd 3:1 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 0:0 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 5:0 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 2:2 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 4:1 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 0:2 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 0:4 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 5:1 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 0:5 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 5:2 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 4:0 Roma
- 1% Man Utd 1:2 Roma
Match Stats
- Man Utd
- Roma
- Possession
- 64% 36%
- Shots
- 20 5
- Shots on Target
- 11 3
- Corners
- 6 2
- Fouls
- 12 12
Referee
Carlos del Cerro Grande
Man Utd Lineup
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replaced by Juan Mata
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replaced by Nemanja Matic
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replaced by Mason Greenwood
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