Manchester United 3:1 Burnley

Dazzmondo · Dec 27, 2021

I'm flying over to attend this game so I assume we'll lose 0-1. I'll say it now, I don't like the 4-2-2-2 formation. I think it's caused a lot of problems for us in the attack. I really don't like the way the front 4 have looked in any of the games under Ralf, even the Palace game where I liked a lot of other things. I don't think we need to play this formation to play the type of football Ralf wants but I don't see us changing for this game. With Bruno out we have literally no creativity from the centre so completely reliant on the full backs, the same way we were against Newcastle where the only 2 good chances we had came from Dalot (the goal) and Telles respectively. Burnley's defence has actually been pretty good recently so not expecting anything ressembling a goal-fest.

Predicted Lineup:

De Gea

Dalot Varane Maguire Shaw

McTominay Fred

Sancho---------------- VDB

Cavani Ronaldo

Red Royal · Dec 27, 2021

With Lindelof testing positive for Covid-19, I wonder if there is a risk of others getting it/having to isolate.

Hope it goes ahead!

saivet · Dec 28, 2021

Assuming we are continuing with the 4222, I'd switch it up and start:

DDG
Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw
Matic, Fred
Sancho, VDB
Cavani, Greenwood

Wouldn't mind seeing this line up as a 433 either.

SonyaCross493 · Dec 28, 2021

Real Name said:
With Bruno out it will be interesting to see who will start instead.

that's a good thing for Manchester United he's shite constantly losing the ball and not keeping his discipline. We might actually win with disciplined Donny playing instead who can hold his position and keep the ball.

Bruno Fernandes, Maguire and Rashford are spoofers. We won't win any trophies with these clowns. If Rangnick had balls he'd drop them all.

IhabX7 · Dec 28, 2021

When is Pogba back?

roseguy64 · Dec 28, 2021

IhabX7 said:
When is Pogba back?

End of January

roseguy64 · Dec 28, 2021

Maguire, Shaw, Fred, McTominay and Ronaldo have to survive the next two games without a yellow to avoid a suspension. Pogba is also on this list but he'll obviously not play so not in danger.

Bruno is suspended for this Burnley match.

Real Name · Dec 28, 2021

SonyaCross493 said:
that's a good thing for Manchester United he's shite constantly losing the ball and not keeping his discipline. We might actually win with disciplined Donny playing instead who can hold his position and keep the ball.

Bruno Fernandes, Maguire and Rashford are spoofers. We won't win any trophies with these clowns. If Rangnick had balls he'd drop them all.

Oh a Donny myth. Myth that keeps on living.

Bebestation · Dec 28, 2021

SonyaCross493 said:
that's a good thing for Manchester United he's shite constantly losing the ball and not keeping his discipline. We might actually win with disciplined Donny playing instead who can hold his position and keep the ball.

Bruno Fernandes, Maguire and Rashford are spoofers. We won't win any trophies with these clowns. If Rangnick had balls he'd drop them all.

This is probably the thing VDB does the least.

Ayoba · Dec 28, 2021

Our only hope is for another covid outbreak so this game gets postponed. Otherwise it's another shit performance, genuinely can't see us winning against Burnley, this is how bad things are right now.

Real Name · Dec 28, 2021

Ayoba said:
Our only hope is for another covid outbreak so this game gets postponed. Otherwise it's another shit performance, genuinely can't see us winning against Burnley, this is how bad things are right now.

That's our hope? The fact we had a 16 days break is one of the problems!

Ayoba · Dec 28, 2021

Real Name said:
That's our hope? The fact we had a 16 days break is one of the problems!

Ah yes, more excuses.

Didn't spurs have a similar break, didn't see them struggle against spurs. Meanwhile we get lucky to get anything out of relegation fodder Norwich and Newcastle. So yes, covid postponement is our only hope!

Real Name · Dec 28, 2021

Ayoba said:
Ah yes, more excuses.

Didn't spurs have a similar break, didn't see them struggle against spurs. Meanwhile we get lucky to get anything out of relegation fodder Norwich and Newcastle. So yes, covid postponement is our only hope!

Bollocks.

You're aware when there's covid break there's no training or there's training with fewer players?

Spurs did well against Spurs, I'll give them that.

SonyaCross493 · Dec 28, 2021

I agree. When you don't play for 16 days you lack match sharpness.. it's not an excuse it's just facts. It's rhythm that you can't replicate in training or the video analysis room. It's nobody fault but Covid.

that's why I'd play virtually the same team with Donny coming in for Bruno and Sancho for Greenwood who didn't take his chance. Maybe Cavani for Rashford.

this team needs matches together not rotation. If Rangnick keeps rotating the team that will make the team have less rhythm and inconsistency. Buck stops with the manager always.

Coops73 · Dec 28, 2021

Maguire and Bruno are suspended which might not be a bad thing with regards to Bruno but Bailey wasn’t even on the bench, Jones however…. :nervous:

SonyaCross493 · Dec 28, 2021

4-2-2-2 is way too narrow especially away from home. There's a reason both Pep and Klopp play a 4-3-3

Rangnick can play a 4-3-3 if he wanted to. He has the players.

SonyaCross493 · Dec 28, 2021

Coops73 said:
Maguire and Bruno are suspended which might not be a bad thing with regards to Bruno but Bailey wasn’t even on the bench, Jones however….

Menghi. The young Pacey lad who had Young Boys on lockdown when he came on.

yes you throw him in. Can't be any worse than Maguire who makes 2-3 mistakes per game.

radical decisions needed.

pascell · Dec 28, 2021

I think he'll start Ronaldo and Cavani up top with Sancho and Rashford as the 10s

Van de Beek will be on the bench, as always.

VanDeBank · Dec 28, 2021

Have been saying this since sign up. Matic should play whenever fit, for as long as he can. Which should be what, 60 minutes a week? I'd alternate him with Pogba for that DM role.

Maguire and Rashford need dropping. We also desperately need Shawberto back. Telles is a ghost (still better than Shaw this season).

SonyaCross493 · Dec 28, 2021

De Gea

Shaw
Varene
Bailly/Menghi
Dalot

Fred
McTom
Donny

Rashford
Ronaldo
Sancho

It looks a more balanced midfield without Bruno doesn't it!? That's why the Portugal national team manager doesn't trust Bruno as he prefers a low-risk keep it simple workhorse balance over high-risk Hollywood passing flair you can't afford to carry a player in midfield you'll get exposed. Games are won and lost in the midfield and United are losing the midfield battle every game you have to ask why. The opposition won't be able to drive a bus through our midfield because Bruno loses the ball in danger areas and goes walkabouts leaving the Midfield exposed for the counter/transition. Bruno and his shite form is the biggest problem with this team currently as the Burnley game will prove when we win without him maybe fans will see that Bruno needs bench time. And we have a more balanced midfield like Liverpool and City team without him. Liverpools midfield 3 are not glamorous (I dare say they are Trojan work horses like Fred and Mctom with Henderson and Milner in there) but they do the job, keep the ball and stay disciplined keeping the shape. That's what United need in the midfield. Not luxury passenger players like Bruno.

Bruno would be better on the left of a front 3 once he returns or as a false 9 interchanging with Ronaldo. He can't hurt United there.

4-4-fecking 3 with the 3 high up and WIDE get at them!

you could also do the same team with Cavani instead of Rashford or Sancho. Both Ronaldo and Cavani are smart enough to interchange during the game.

Ayoba · Dec 28, 2021

SonyaCross493 said:
De Gea

Shaw
Varene
Bailly/Menghi
Dalot

Fred
McTom
Donny

Rashford
Ronaldo
Sancho

looks balanced

4-4-fecking 3 with the 3 high up get at them!

you could also do the same team with Cavani instead of Rashford or Sancho

Would love to see this, swap ronaldo with Cavani.

Redlyn · Dec 28, 2021

Cavani, Sancho, Shaw to start.

Castia · Dec 28, 2021

This will be another terrible game

The level of play against Norwich and Newcastle is so low we aren’t suddenly turning it around in 3 days 1-0 either way or another 1-1 draw.

peridigm · Dec 28, 2021

Oh joy. Another match against a relegation team.

The Corinthian · Dec 28, 2021

DdG

Shaw
Maguire
Lindelof
Dalot

Fred
McTominay

Sancho
Donny

Mason
Cavani

Houdini · Dec 28, 2021

Start Cavani and bench Rashford ffs. Bruno's absence can be a bessing in disguise. I would refer him on the bench though.

siw2007 · Dec 28, 2021

DDG
Dalot Varane Maguire Shaw
DVB Matic Fred
Sancho Greenwood Rashford

I would also like to see Elanga play some minutes so I want him to come on for Rashford and obvs Cavani to get some more minutes. A little skeptical as to how Varane will cope with games in such short space of time due to him coming back from injury but it looks like Jones is the only other option.

Going for 1-0 United.

always_hoping · Dec 28, 2021

Coops73 said:
Maguire and Bruno are suspended which might not be a bad thing with regards to Bruno but Bailey wasn’t even on the bench, Jones however….

Maguire unfortunately isn't suspended.

The Brown Bull · Dec 28, 2021

DdG
Dalot
Maguire
Varane
Shaw
VdB
Fred
Sancho
Bruno
Cavani
Greenwood

TJ Reid · Dec 28, 2021

You should comfortably beat Burnley at home.

Mcking · Dec 28, 2021

Greenwood offers next to nothing apart from his shooting. He is a liability we can't afford to carry with Ronaldo already on the pitch, and Rashford is completely out of form. They should be no where near the starting XI. Shaw should return for this one, as he is one of our few players who is actually capable of putting their feet on the ball. Keep the 4222, the formation hasn't been the problem.

De Gea
Dalot Varane Maguire Shaw
McTominay Fred
Lingard Sancho
Cavani Ronaldo

Offsideagain · Dec 28, 2021

This will be a typical home game against a ‘lesser’ team. Burnley will defend in two blocks, a five and a four with one up top. We will prat about doing a lot of running to try and impress the manager. I hole he plays Cavani for the start and Sancho, then we may score a few, but another draw looms.

Berbasbullet · Dec 28, 2021

TJ Reid said:
You should comfortably beat Burnley at home.

Yes, we should.

groovyalbert · Dec 28, 2021

Our wingbacks simply aren't good enough for RR's tactics. It's obvious to see and we're far too easy to nullify. Happened in every game bar the first 45 v Palace.

It also means our wingers are in unnatural positions, and Bruno is crowded out.

Hope I'm wrong but I think Ralf may need to rethink his go-to philosophy to fit the squad we have a bit more.

Ayoba · Dec 28, 2021

TJ Reid said:
You should comfortably beat Burnley at home.

Clearly you've not been watching us this season. We're incapable of comfortably beating anyone.

TJ Reid · Dec 28, 2021

Ayoba said:
Clearly you've not been watching us this season. We're incapable of comfortably beating anyone.

To be fair, I haven’t watched much of you this season because you’re not that entertaining to watch

DWelbz19 · Dec 28, 2021

Maxwell Cornet MOTM performance on the way

James35 · Dec 28, 2021

TJ Reid said:
You should comfortably beat Burnley at home.

We are probably one of the most uncomfortable teams in Europe. Nothing comes easy to us.

cyberman · Dec 28, 2021

TJ Reid said:
To be fair, I haven’t watched much of you this season because you’re not that entertaining to watch

You joking? What game of ours has been boring?

JuriM · Dec 28, 2021

Some of you are really a diabolical lot here. If you want to win without struggle all the time, go load up Football manager or Fifa and use those insane game engine breaking tactics to swipe everyone 5-0 - I hope that's good for your mental health. Currently I am rather worried about some of you.

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