Manchester United 1:0 Aston Villa

Billy Jim · Apr 16, 2016

Quite like the team, minus Rojo.

Happy that Martial is given a rest and will be interesting to see how Rashford and Rooney can work together.

Memphis really, really needs to have a good game here.

Inigo Montoya · Apr 16, 2016

Devil may care said:
That's a surprising amount of cjanges,. especially up top, I don't know how Rojo keeps starting.

Injuries! CBJ is getting his fitness back and we simply don't have any other options at LB.

At any rate if he's not up to Villa then....

Leftback99 · Apr 16, 2016

Can't see many chances being created with that front 4. Martial needed a rest though.

Man-United · Apr 16, 2016

Hoping Rashford get a rest on wednesday so he's fresh for the cup semi.

stu_1992 · Apr 16, 2016

Didn't expect so many changes, I thought they would come midweek. Very surprised to see Rooney back starting already, but I doubt he lasts the full game. I guess it's good that Martial is getting a rest, it's probably long overdue. Hopefully Memphis can actually show his quality today.

Valencia at right-back is the other surprise. I think he's quite suspect there, but in this game I don't mind too much. I knew he'd play Fellaini after the FA cup game.

DomesticTadpole · Apr 16, 2016

Billy Jim said:
Quite like the team, minus Rojo.

Happy that Martial is given a rest and will be interesting to see how Rashford and Rooney can work together.

Memphis really, really needs to have a good game here.

I hope Wayne isn't just focused on scoring himself if Rashford is in a better position. Rashford, Martial and Lingard have been more a team.

Bruno8 · Apr 16, 2016

5 changes, good line up. We should win this one comfortably.

Was hoping CBJ comes at LB but its okay as Darmian in the bench

cj_sparky · Apr 16, 2016

Inigo Montoya said:
Injuries! CBJ is getting his fitness back and we simply don't have any other options at LB.

At any rate if he's not up to Villa then....

Valencia and Rooney don't exactly have the fitness either.

pacifictheme · Apr 16, 2016

Devil may care said:
That's a surprising amount of changes,. especially up top, I don't know how Rojo keeps starting.

We're playing sunday wednesday saturday wednesday saturday with the last being the biggest game of the season. Delighted to see some players rested and rotated. I would take a loss here for a win next weekend.

Nickosaur · Apr 16, 2016

Urgh Rojo.

steve zizou · Apr 16, 2016

Leroy The Red said:
Thanks LVG, play my fantasy wildcard and he drops the two United players I brought in. As if I didnt hate this guy enough.

I had Martial triple captain and thought surely even LVG will rest him for at least 1 of the games so took him out for Welbeck. Hopefully Wenger doesn't pull the same stunt.

sunama · Apr 16, 2016

All 3 United said:
I wonder what odds you can get on it being 0-0 at half time!?

I don't think bookies will take that bet any more. Not at Old Trafford.

Inigo Montoya · Apr 16, 2016

stu_1992 said:
Didn't expect so many changes, I thought they would come midweek. Very surprised to see Rooney back starting already, but I doubt he lasts the full game. I guess it's good that Martial is getting a rest, it's probably long overdue. Hopefully Memphis can actually show his quality today.

Valencia at right-back is the other surprise. I think he's quite suspect there, but in this game I don't mind too much. I knew he'd play Fellaini after the FA cup game.

Yeah you're right but it's gradual game time, so I expect him to be subbed.....by Young

Devil may care · Apr 16, 2016

Inigo Montoya said:
Injuries! CBJ is getting his fitness back and we simply don't have any other options at LB.

At any rate if he's not up to Villa then....

CBJ has played the last two U21 games, I would think he'd be ready for this type of game, or even play TFM out there, Rojo has been dreadful.

GledTheRed · Apr 16, 2016

bench lads?

Raw · Apr 16, 2016

I am quite excited to see Rooney in behind Rashford though, it's the only place I can see Rooney playing in the future as he's too slow for the striker position.

GledTheRed said:
bench lads?

Romero, Darmian, Fosu-Mensah, McNair, Young, Lingard, Martial

Danny Boi · Apr 16, 2016

Inigo Montoya said:
Injuries! CBJ is getting his fitness back and we simply don't have any other options at LB.

At any rate if he's not up to Villa then....

CBJ has already played 90 minutes in 2(3?) U21 games.Even Darmian or Young would be better that Rojo's dire performances recently.Joke he keeps getting selected.

mewnew11 · Apr 16, 2016

For all the credit l

Inigo Montoya said:
Injuries! CBJ is getting his fitness back and we simply don't have any other options at LB.

At any rate if he's not up to Villa then....

fosu mensah??? I would even play young. Anyone but Rojo at the moment

bosnian_red · Apr 16, 2016

Good to see memphis And rooney starting... its an easy game so hopefully they get a confidence boost. More then needed rest for Martial. Would have hoped for CBJ to play but guess not.

Sandikan · Apr 16, 2016

sake, Martial rested!
This fantasy front 3 each supposedly playing two games ,of Lukaku, Martial, Aguero aint looking too glorious now!

MyOnlySolskjaer · Apr 16, 2016

GWAN MEMPHIS!

devil in me · Apr 16, 2016

Leroy The Red said:
Thanks LVG, play my fantasy wildcard and he drops the two United players I brought in. As if I didnt hate this guy enough.

That was my first concern too! Thought Lingard was a shoe-in!
Edit: Feck...just noticed Matial too!

Inigo Montoya · Apr 16, 2016

Devil may care said:
CBJ has played the last two U21 games, I would think he'd be ready for this type of game, or even play TFM out there, Rojo has been dreadful.

Just saying...you know how LVG thinks! It's not like he says, "I'll go all out to attack." It's caution first with him which explains how dull we've been at home

sunama · Apr 16, 2016

WPMUFC said:
This looks like an easy game, however even if we play them off the park, let's not go crazy, 1-0 or 2-0 is very likely from this MUFC team. Plus if this season is anything to go by, there is a strong chance we choke this game for a 0-0 or even lose after a late free-kick goal (Southampton)

I hear what you are saying, but Villa is one of the worst teams to ever play in the EPL.
Their confidence level is rock bottom. Last 6 games - all losses.
Given this, I predicted that we'd score 3 goals today.

Adisa · Apr 16, 2016

Have no faith in that attack. Hopefully Rashford's pace will be enough.

GledTheRed · Apr 16, 2016

Raw said:
I am quite excited to see Rooney in behind Rashford though, it's the only place I can see Rooney playing in the future as he's too slow for the striker position.

Romero, Darmian, Fosu-Mensah, McNair, Young, Lingard, Martial

Ledge, cheers.

MyOnlySolskjaer · Apr 16, 2016

parisite said:
Not really Lingard wasn't great on Wednesday. Surprised no TFM but hey the team's not too bad. We'll still crush them. Pleased to see Martial dropped (or rested if you like) done nothing of late.

Arguably his best game for us.

Walters_19_MuFc · Apr 16, 2016

De Gea
Valencia Smalling Blind Rojo
Schneiderlin
Mata Fellaini Rooney Depay
Rashford

?

ha_rooney · Apr 16, 2016

I'm glad Martial is getting a little rest, he's played too much this season.

Rojo is shit and will inevitably get substituted at some point. Rather Darmian have played LB.

manufanatic · Apr 16, 2016

Is Herrera hurt?

Devil may care · Apr 16, 2016

Inigo Montoya said:
Just saying...you know how LVG thinks! It's not like he says, "I'll go all out to attack." It's caution first with him which explains how dull we've been at home

True but Rojo isn't a safe bet for solidity, he's positionally dodgy, I would have thought even Young would have been a better option.

Ballache · Apr 16, 2016

Glad we'reresting Martial, would have liked to see Mata at #10 and Young on the right wing and Rooney at #9. I feel that Rashford needs a rest too. Massive opportunity for Memphis to do something good today, not holding my breath though.

Bruno8 · Apr 16, 2016

Now watch Rojo put in a MOTMperformance

DomesticTadpole · Apr 16, 2016

Raw said:
I am quite excited to see Rooney in behind Rashford though, it's the only place I can see Rooney playing in the future as he's too slow for the striker position.

Romero, Darmian, Fosu-Mensah, McNair, Young, Lingard, Martial

Plenty of fullback subs available.

Raees · Apr 16, 2016

Walters_19_MuFc said:
De Gea
Valencia Smalling Blind Rojo
Schneiderlin
Mata Fellaini Rooney Depay
Rashford

?

Can see Villa nicking a draw.

Dong Fangzhuo · Apr 16, 2016

LvG really going for slow, cumbersome and intensely frustrating here. This team might even struggle to create against Villa.

Inigo Montoya · Apr 16, 2016

manufanatic said:
Is Herrera hurt?

Have you not seen the Noble thread from Wednesday? :lol:

Roux · Apr 16, 2016

MyOnlySolskjaer said:
Arguably his best game for us.

that would be the City game.

Ludens the Red · Apr 16, 2016

devil in me said:
That was my first concern too! Thought Lingard was a shoe-in!
Edit: Feck...just noticed Matial too!

Yep, all week my concern was which United players can I get lots of points off against shitty Villa and just like that it's gone.

steve zizou said:
I had Martial triple captain and thought surely even LVG will rest him for at least 1 of the games so took him out for Welbeck. Hopefully Wenger doesn't pull the same stunt.

He never rests Martial so I thought it was safe, especially as today is must win.

dove · Apr 16, 2016

Relax guys, Aston Villa are so bad that even we should beat them comfortably. Predicting 1-0.

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