Manchester United 2:2 Burnley

The Don · Jan 26, 2019

ColvaleGoa said:
Can we afford to rest Pogba?

No. He's absolutely integral to the way we play. Without him, we are nowhere near as good. The only time he should be rested is by taking him off, if we are winning comfortably or if its a meaningless game.

We need to keep this momentum going and treat every game, against every opponent as a must win.

WR10 · Jan 26, 2019

Ddg
Dalot Lindelof Bailly Shaw
Fred Matic Pogba
Sanchez Rashford Martial

Herrera gets a cheeky break here. Otherwise it feels good to know we now have 6 functioning attacking players that we can comfortably call upon. Attacking football makes it easier for attacking players to play well - who thought?

Zlatattack · Jan 26, 2019

WR10 said:
Ddg
Dalot Lindelof Bailly Shaw
Fred Matic Pogba
Sanchez Rashford Martial

Herrera gets a cheeky break here. Otherwise it feels good to know we now have 6 functioning attacking players that we can comfortably call upon. Attacking football makes it easier for attacking players to play well - who thought?

I like the look of that. Would like to see how it works, otherwise bring on Messe Lingard.

Mcking · Jan 26, 2019

I see the Martial - Rashford - Sanchez front 3s are back.

Gerald G · Jan 26, 2019

I don't think this will be an easy game. I'm going for 3-1.

lysglimt · Jan 27, 2019

Seven Seas Sardines said:
That last part renders your entire post redundant. History means nothing when it involves Moyes, LVG and Merinho.

They'll be tired from the City game and to be honest, if we win by less than three goals I'll be disappointed. That's how spoilt we've become with Ole.

I really hope to see Dalot, Fred and Pereira stealing the show.

What happens in 1921 of course means nothing - but I think it's fun to look at stuff like this to see how it used to be. It still puzzles me that our biggest bogey-team in the early Ferguson-days actually was Norwich. I think they beat us 5 times in a row in the late 80s. But that could possibly be one of the reasons why we signed 2 of their players (Bruce and Phelan)

Mcking · Jan 27, 2019

I really hope Ole keeps the diamond so every player gets to play in their best positions. Lingard is not the most effective on the right and we usually have little threat from there when we play a 433.

PoTMS · Jan 27, 2019

Really need to rotate some of that midfield three. Fred or Pereira should be more than good enough for these lot.

red woppit · Jan 27, 2019

ColvaleGoa said:
Can we afford to rest Pogba?

I think Ole would bring him off after around 60 minutes if we were say 3-0 up, perhaps Pereira, or even Garner to replace him. Think Ole has to play someone there sooner or later as Pogba won't play every game from now on. Ideally there should be a direct replacement for each position.

Havak · Jan 27, 2019

Joseunited said:
Don't understand all the rotation everyone wants.
Strongest line up for me with Baily back in for Jones.

It's the run of fixtures, really.

Matic and Herrera will need to play every game in the run of Leicester (A), Fulham (A), PSG (H), Liverpool (H), Crystal Palace (A), Southampton (H)*, PSG (A), Arsenal (A), Man City (H)** up until March 16th.

*Southampton is a game where we can probably rest Herrera or Matic.
** Will probably be rescheduled unless we both lose in the next round of the FA Cup, which could give us a big chance to make changes if we get a favourable tie.

Matic looks leggy in the second half of games at the best of times, while Herrera seemingly statistically covers the most ground in our team every game. If you look at that run of fixtures, I'd want Matic/Herrera/Pogba as a three in all of them except Burnley and Southampton where I think we can afford to rest one or two. The forwards and full backs are being rotated enough through either starting games or making substitutions in games, but Matic and Herrera are playing the full 90 minutes more often than not.

This is the only area people are wanting changes for and only in this one game for now, as we should thump Burnley whilst making a few changes. eg. de Gea, Dalot, Jones, Fred, Mata, Rashford, and Martial to start which is actually 7 changes from the Arsenal game but would you say it'd be a much weaker 11?

ROFLUTION · Jan 27, 2019

Maybe rest Matic for Fellaini in an "easy" game like this.

All Mou's players looked knackered during this phase the past seasons when Fergie's teams were at their best from winter and on. Many games in a short period of time, and rotation very important.

RedDevilRoshi · Jan 27, 2019

Think we are going to absolutely trounce these b*******!

De Gea

Dalot
Lindelof
Bailly
Shaw

Fred
Herrera
Pogba

Sanchez
Rashford
Martial

subs:
Romero
Darmian
Jones
A.Pereira
Mata
Lukaku
Lingard

Be winning comfortably and look to take off Herrera, Pogba & Rashford for Pereira, Mata & Lukaku.

Prediction:
Man Utd 5-0 Burnley

Goalscorers:
Rashford X3, Sanchez & Lindelof

Robbo's Shoulder · Jan 27, 2019

Full strength starting X1 for me please, keep that momentum going. Can rest players once the game is won.

Morpheus 7 · Jan 27, 2019

ROFLUTION said:
Maybe rest Matic for Fellaini in an "easy" game like this.

All Mou's players looked knackered during this phase the past seasons when Fergie's teams were at their best from winter and on. Many games in a short period of time, and rotation very important.

Fellaini is injured for a few weeks yet.

edgar allan · Jan 27, 2019

ROFLUTION said:
Maybe rest Matic for Fellaini in an "easy" game like this.

All Mou's players looked knackered during this phase the past seasons when Fergie's teams were at their best from winter and on. Many games in a short period of time, and rotation very important.

No, please lets not bring Fellaini back into the team

DBT85 · Jan 27, 2019

A cnut punt into the sun would be nice.

This season City put 5 past them twice, Liverpool 3, Everton 5, Chelsea 4, Arsenal 3.

Rashford and Martial will start, not sure about Jlings as he played 88 mins on Friday, but I don't think Sanchez or Lukaku will start so yeah probably him.

Maybe Fred gets the nod over Herrera, probably still Pogba and Matic.

Maybe Dalot gets a go at RB because Burnley only scored 23 this season.

I might actually be more interested in the bench than the 11 for this game.

BrianMcClair'sBarnet · Jan 27, 2019

Preferably I would opt for our recent balanced 11.Too many changes and it could become a scrappy affair,though I still expect the 3 points.

zenith · Jan 27, 2019

Hoping for a game for dalot and Fred. Martial and rashford starting should take care of the attacking side of the game for us and the defence is also pretty sorted.

Our midfield dependence on matic, Herrera and pogba seems like a bit of a worry though.

glazed · Jan 27, 2019

Satellite channels in blue. I have to say this is one of the worst international coverages of a United monday night Premier League match I can ever recall. Two satellite channels in the whole of Europe, and minor ones at that? Lucky we're slightly more popular in the Middle East and Thailand.

City has literally four or five times more channels showing their game. This must be causing pandemonium on Ed's spreadsheets.

iKnowNothing · Jan 27, 2019

I think Lindelof should get some rest too. Perhaps rest Matic and Lindelof this game and try to sub out Herrera if we've settled the game around 70th minute.

Annihilate Now! · Jan 27, 2019

We need to rest players over these next two games before PSG.

Maybe could take Pogs, Lingard and Ander out for this one. One of the full backs too.

bosnian_red · Jan 27, 2019

Annihilate Now! said:
We need to rest players over these next two games before PSG.

Maybe could take Pogs, Lingard and Ander out for this one. One of the full backs too.

Lingard and Herrera will almost definitely get rotated for Fred and mata/lukaku/sanchez IMO, same with Dalot in at fullback. Pogba should start though, it's not like he's been overused this season. With Ole it's been mostly one game a week too, nothing excessive. Ideally we can get a few goals up in the first half and bring on Pereira for him for the second half.

Jeffthered · Jan 27, 2019

Alemar said:
How on Earth might Fred step up when he doesn't play at all? I mean, give him at least half a chance (that is, not a sub cameo for 5 minutes, but a longer stint with good players around) and then slate... There is no reason to believe he will be shit if given a start alongside Pogba and Matic/Herrera, we need at least try - and why not against Burnley?

Ole hasn't picked him for a reason. I think we start Mctominay, and Fred, and if they get overrun, or simply do not play well, then we bring on the better players. We are in form, and at home against a team that do not travel too well. Surely those two can at least compete against that.

Red Devil Rising · Jan 27, 2019

Their unbeaten run may have recently come to an end, but let's not overestimate these long ball pricks - they're in 16th 3 points outside the relegation zone.

FootyGirl88 · Jan 27, 2019

Jeffthered said:
Ole hasn't picked him for a reason. I think we start Mctominay, and Fred, and if they get overrun, or simply do not play well, then we bring on the better players. We are in form, and at home against a team that do not travel too well. Surely those two can at least compete against that.

I doubt McTominay is going to play as he's back playing with the under 23s again.

Canagel · Jan 27, 2019

Looking forward to see Fred again. And perhaps Sanchez in the front line with Martial and Rashford. On paper our best and most dangerous attack.

Class of 63 · Jan 27, 2019

FootyGirl88 said:
I doubt McTominay is going to play as he's back playing with the under 23s again.

The lad probably volunteered to play for the 23s in a match they had to win by 3 goals to qualify, but he'll be back with the first-team for the Burnley match,

Bola · Jan 27, 2019

My preferred line-up with a few aging players and hard workers getting a rest.

Tough call on the front 3. No question about Rashford, but it is who is the most deserving out of Lingard, Sanchez and Martial. Ice dropped Lingard as I reckon Burnley will play very defensively after the weekend spanking by State Aid

De Gea

Dalot, Lindelof, Bailley, Shaw

Fred, Herrera, Pogba

Sanchez, Rashford, Martial

Subs
Romero, Darmian, Mctom, Lingard, Perreira, Lukaku, Greenwood

RedStarUnited · Jan 28, 2019

zenith said:
Hoping for a game for dalot and Fred. Martial and rashford starting should take care of the attacking side of the game for us and the defence is also pretty sorted.

Our midfield dependence on matic, Herrera and pogba seems like a bit of a worry though.

This is what years of chop and change has done to you, you now think continuation = dependence.

roonster09 · Jan 28, 2019

We have dropped points in last 2 games vs Burnley. 0-0 in 2016-17 and 2-2 in 2017-18. No more silly mistakes, should win this without much problems going by our form.

minoo-utd · Jan 28, 2019

Regardless anything, I am so happy to be waiting our next game and feeling so much excited about it. I reckon that had not happened any time post SAF. But only started to feel something right with Ole finally, God may it continues. Let's go full strength and get the 3 points and keep moving.

DDG
Dalot-Lindelof-Bailly-Shaw
Matic-Fred-Pogba
Martial-Alexis- Rashford.

Sassy Colin · Jan 28, 2019

I think we will still go with the strongest lineup.

We have good momentum now so I don't see why we would change things in the league.

If things are going well after 60-70 minutes, he can always give Pogba/Rashford/Lingard a rest.

Red Devil Rising · Jan 28, 2019

Be interesting to see who partners Lindelof considering how dangerous then can be on set-pieces and long balls (it's all they've got to be honest)

De Gea
Dalot Bailly Lindelof Shaw
Matic
Herrera Pogba
Lingard Rashford Martial

Could swap Dalot for Young. Still think we need to tread carefully with Sanchez, and starting him twice within the space of 5 days might be too much so would like to bring him on in the last 30 mins. Could really do with giving 1 or 2 of the midfield a rest but don't think he'll risk it.

Class of 63 · Jan 28, 2019

Red Devil Rising said:
Be interesting to see who partners Lindelof considering how dangerous then can be on set-pieces and long balls (it's all they've got to be honest)

De Gea
Dalot Bailly Lindelof Shaw
Matic
Herrera Pogba
Lingard Rashford Martial

Could swap Dalot for Young. Still think we need to tread carefully with Sanchez, and starting him twice within the space of 5 days might be too much so would like to bring him on in the last 30 mins. Could really do with giving 1 or 2 of the midfield a rest but don't think he'll risk it.

Or maybe Ole will rest Lindelof completely, pair Jones and Bailly and have the available again Smalling on the bench.

red4ever 79 · Jan 28, 2019

Cant believe they decided to put the Newcastle v City game on the tv here. F*king idiots.

Mike Smalling · Jan 28, 2019

Would go for this line-up:

De Gea
Dalot - Lindelof - Jones - Shaw
Herrera - Matic
Pogba
Sanchez - Rashford - Martial

I think Young should get a rest and then play away at Leicester on Sunday. Same with Lingard, who I feel is typically much more effective in away games, than when we are up against very defensive sides at home. I think Sanchez should be given the chance to build on his positive performance against Arsenal - we will never see his best level if he does not get a run of games to build confidence and fitness.

Would be happy with any type of win in this game - Burnley are in good form.

ArjenIsM3 · Jan 28, 2019

red4ever 79 said:
Cant believe they decided to put the Newcastle v City game on the tv here. F*king idiots.

Same here. Gonna have to look for a stream despite paying about €30 a month extra to get all available footy on TV here. Fecking hate the way TV is set up with different rights in different countries etc. Luckily we do get to see the Leicester game on Sunday.

crossy1686 · Jan 28, 2019

Strongest lineup possible please for a big win. Lets start scaring people again.

Faetheshire86 · Jan 28, 2019

Would be happy with some light rotation given the fixtures we have coming up. In recent years we've seen some terrible examples of rotation either the full team swap, were the players look like strangers because there is zero continuity. Or the constant chopping and changing, were we don't know our strongest XI and players are terrified of making mistakes because they know they can be dropped.

Under Sir Alex we used rotation perfectly. It would keep the team and players fresh as well as keeping squad players match fit and motivated. Under Ole we know 10 of our strongest 11, so could see him employing a similar strategy as his old mentor, especially against a bottom half side at Old Trafford.

Personally I'd like to see Fred in for Herrera or Sanchez in for Lingard, but no more than this.

haram · Jan 28, 2019

FootyGirl88 said:
I doubt McTominay is going to play as he's back playing with the under 23s again.

The team needed to win 3-0, I dont think he is permanently playing for the u23’s, it was one game.

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