Im Obviously an "Older " Fan as I think this is a huge Rivalry
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Manchester United 6:2 Leeds United
Old Trafford
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- Sun, 20 December 2020 @ 4:30pm GMT
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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.
Discussion Your Lineup Prediction
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. Liverpool Then this for me .
Leeds are bonkers an its a long awaited Derby game so I can see both teams throw caution to the wind.The question is Pogba or McTominay alongside Fred, otherwise the team selection is straightforward with Shaw in for Telles and hopefully Cavani on the bench.DDG
AWB Lindelof Maguire Shaw
McTominay Fred
Greenwood Bruno Rashford
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Ole's first real test.
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As oppose to a loss or a draw, so would I.Hope we get to see Pogba in that inside left position with more freedom to attack. Would be nice to have the option of Greenwood off the bench too.Honestly can't wait for this game, there will be lots of goals unless we go 5 at the back!
Has to be Pogba, he will kill a highline.I hope we absolutely destroy them.
I would be ok with that. Personally, I would drop Pogba. Our best midfield is definitely Fred and Mctominay in the double pivot. They are great at winning the ball back and giving it to the attackers.This will be epic - I can see it being a high scoring game.
I loved watching this fixture growing up.
I hope this is what happens, as it that level, we will smash them.
I think we will win 3-2 or 4-2
Think it was pretty clear Ole used Matic and Pogba for this game, and will use Fred + Mctominay for Leeds. Quite rightly rotating after 2 days.
Similarly why he rested Shaw, we will need his defensive skills against Raphinha.I think this will be a draw. Its their cup final
Yep good squad rotation last night, you could argue we could have gone VDB over Bruno as well but that may have been pushing things
Yeah.. I think Ole doesn't trust VDB and clearly the team needs Fernandes. He gave him 10 minutes rest which is more than normal so he should be fine, he's fit as a fiddle.We have not had 4 0 for a while. I think this is one. We'll smash them.
that’s nice. It could definitely work
No way in a million years will we get a clean sheet here imo.Leeds plays some good football and it’s a bit a matter of small details for them I thought watching some of their games. Nevertheless I am positive - will be an open game where we should get some goals
Well they’re dogmatic in their approach. It’s good because they play to their strengths and refuse to compromise. Reminds a bit of Tommy Docherty’s Utd many moons ago. Won a lot of admirers but not quite steely enough to win the league.
Need to be wary here.I've gone for a 4-3 scoreline. Should be an end to end nailbiter.
I agree. Always a great clash in every sense. There’s a good background article about the riv in the Telegraph. Here’s a link.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/footbal...inside-story-english-footballs-toxic-rivalry/Do think Pogba needs to keep his place...would bring in Shaw, Fred and maybe Cavani?Don't play 3 forwards. Pack the midfield. 4-2-3-1. McT and Fred in double pivot. Rashford, Bruno and Pogba with Cavani as 9.A surprise 0-0?DDG
AwB Lindelof Maguire Shaw
McTominay Fred
James Bruno Rashford
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Cavani probably won't play going by Ole's presser. He said he will need to see how he trains the day before, but I doubt he gets thrown in to start.
I wouldn't play James personally, would prefer Greenwood's guile or VDB given an opportunity in that position.
We might well do something akin to City, playing Pogba off the left, or a system similar to Sheffield, I think
Yup. Horrible club. Horrible supporters . Hope that we absolutely destroy them.Im Obviously an "Older " Fan as I think this is a huge Rivalry . Liverpool Then this for me .
Deploy 5 at the back and try to soak up the pressure and hit back in 2nd half. The United way.McFred back in to protect Maglof's slothery, Pogba off the left, Shaw back in at LB.
VdB HAS to start this match.
Can I ask why you have picked Shaw over Telles?McFred back in to protect Maglof's slothery, Pogba off the left, Shaw back in at LB.
Honest question. I like what I've seen from Telles so far. Shaw is soild but I think Telles offers more going forward.We will be bricking it, especially early on in this game and Leeds will know that and take full advantage.
Let's hope Rashford and Martial has their scoring boots on
I was posting with the team I think Ole will pick, Shaw is better defensively and his role will be to protect Maguire from 1 v 1 situations, rather than attacking.
Haven’t read it but from my memories they set out to kick the shit out of us particularly Best. Norman Hunter once said to him when he swapped defensive positions, “ you’ve got me now you fecking Irish bastard.” Reaney then stepped on his ankle to put him out of the game.
How we loathed them. But we even approached Revie to manage us after Busby retired but Revie was too overawed by following the great man that he didn’t. Clough had his run ins with them and called them out for the dirty bastards they were.
Telles can't defend. He's more likely to collide with Maguire than position himself correctly.
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Man of the Match
Runners-up
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4%
Bruno Fernandes
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1%
Victor Lindelof
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Anthony Martial
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1%
Fred
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Daniel James
Player Ratings
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Compiled from 384 ratings.
Score Predictions
172,28,26
- Man Utd win
- Leeds United win
- Draw
Detailed Results
- 20% Man Utd 3:1 Leeds United
- 17% Man Utd 2:1 Leeds United
- 14% Man Utd 3:2 Leeds United
- 7% Man Utd 4:2 Leeds United
- 7% Man Utd 2:2 Leeds United
- 5% Man Utd 4:1 Leeds United
- 4% Man Utd 2:0 Leeds United
- 3% Man Utd 3:0 Leeds United
- 3% Man Utd 1:1 Leeds United
- 2% Man Utd 0:1 Leeds United
- 2% Man Utd 2:4 Leeds United
- 2% Man Utd 0:2 Leeds United
- 2% Man Utd 3:3 Leeds United
- 2% Man Utd 5:2 Leeds United
- 1% Man Utd 1:3 Leeds United
- 1% Man Utd 0:5 Leeds United
- 1% Man Utd 2:3 Leeds United
- 1% Man Utd 1:2 Leeds United
- 1% Man Utd 4:0 Leeds United
- 1% Man Utd 1:4 Leeds United
- 1% Man Utd 4:3 Leeds United
- 1% Man Utd 1:0 Leeds United
- 0% Man Utd 5:3 Leeds United
- 0% Man Utd 5:4 Leeds United
- 0% Man Utd 0:3 Leeds United
- 0% Man Utd 5:0 Leeds United
- 0% Man Utd 5:1 Leeds United
- 0% Man Utd 3:4 Leeds United
Match Stats
- Man Utd
- Leeds United
- Possession
- 41% 59%
- Shots
- 17 12
- Shots on Target
- 7 2
- Corners
- 8 9
- Fouls
- 5 5
Referee
Anthony Taylor
Man Utd Lineup
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replaced by Alex Telles
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replaced by Donny van de Beek
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replaced by Edinson Cavani
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