Manchester United 0:0 Manchester City

Walters_19_MuFc · Oct 23, 2015

ShakeUnBake said:
Aguero and Silva are out. If we're ever going to win, it is now.

Smashed them last year with both of them in the team.

ShakeUnBake · Oct 23, 2015

Haha, yeah we did. Man, I think Martial might have a screamer. There's going to be space to attack, he might just boss it.

UnitedinRed · Oct 23, 2015

This is about winning. The impact it could have.... No matter how we do it, we need to win.

Mr Smith · Oct 24, 2015

Some key battlegrounds as I see it:
Sterling vs Darmian - poor Matteo got torn a new one a few weeks ago against Arsenal; this is the time to redeem himself. Sterling has tended to roam a little more in his last few games for City, but I still think he's most dangerous out wide, where he can stretch the play and provide space for his teammates. Usually he likes to run with the ball rather than run in behind, so hopefully Darmian stands off him a bit, rather than getting caught high up the pitch like he did vs Sanchez.

Schneiderlin vs De Bruyne - Not a whole lot to be said here, we just need a big performance from this man. I'm terrified of De Bruyne.

Martial vs Sanga/Otamendi - He'll cause problems for both City's fullback and right sided CB. Otamendi has been a tad error prone since coming to City, so if I were Van Gaal I'd have Martial target the spaces between CB and RB, and have players look to find Martial early. In fact, there's actually an argument for having him switch flanks with Mata, given the threat Kolarov poses down the other side. Kolarov would be either less inclined to get forward due to Martial's pace, or else leave spaces in behind.

Rooney vs Otamendi/Mangala - Rooney needs to stay high and occupy the CB's. Against CSKA he constantly came deep and slowed the play down, I'd much rather he be high up the pitch making a nuisance of himself for City's defence. In the same fixture last season, he provided a quiet but very important performance, hovering between the two CB's and keeping them occupied, which really helped to provide space for other players. A similar performance on Sunday would be invaluable.

Reddevilboy · Oct 24, 2015

Paul Merson actually predicted us to win 2-1! :eek:

What a revelation!

I never thought I'll see the light of the day.

Sandikan · Oct 24, 2015

Mr Smith said:
Martial vs Sanga/Otamendi - He'll cause problems for both City's fullback and right sided CB. Otamendi has been a tad error prone since coming to City, so if I were Van Gaal I'd have Martial target the spaces between CB and RB, and have players look to find Martial early. In fact, there's actually an argument for having him switch flanks with Mata, given the threat Kolarov poses down the other side. Kolarov would be either less inclined to get forward due to Martial's pace, or else leave spaces in behind.

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surely it's Zabaleta rather than Sagna? And if Kolorov/Clichy are still out Sagna will be on the left?

K2K · Oct 24, 2015

I think we may lose this, or we may win

..or even draw!

But one thing for sure, I am more confident about this than I was going to Everton last week.

Catt · Oct 24, 2015

With all the pessimism I'm going with 2-1 United.

Adisa · Oct 24, 2015

Sandikan said:
surely it's Zabaleta rather than Sagna? And if Kolorov/Clichy are still out Sagna will be on the left?

Kolarov is back.

Mr Smith · Oct 24, 2015

Sandikan said:
surely it's Zabaleta rather than Sagna? And if Kolorov/Clichy are still out Sagna will be on the left?

Is Kolarov still out? Thought he was back. Yeah it might be Zabaleta, but Pellegrini does seem to pick Sanga in a lot of big games.

Adisa · Oct 24, 2015

The thing that gives me a bit of confidence is that City have given whoever they have faced a host of chances this season.

m1y2 · Oct 24, 2015

do you think Kolarov is fit to play? There should be a good chance from the wings, Zabaleta after injury and Sagna not at his best...

Adisa · Oct 24, 2015

Kolarov played against Sevilla. I expect him to start this weekend.

Trizy · Oct 24, 2015

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Safe to say the result doesn't matter, we're winning the passing league!

sunama · Oct 24, 2015

I believe we also have the best possession stats.
The problem is that Man City have scored 24 goals. We have scored 15.
Still, this game can go in either direction, but I do believe we are favourites, as it is a home game.

MUFC are 2nd in the Home Form league table.
http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/form-guide.html?tableView=home
Man City are 6th in the away form league table.

Statistically, we are favourites to win this.

Hammerfell · Oct 24, 2015

Silva might be fit. According to The Sun, though.

bubbles_ · Oct 24, 2015

As much as I don't want to sound like a Bluemoon poster, my City supporting mate (actually, my hairdresser) thinks we'll hammer them..not that his opinion means anything of course. Think he was just trying to cover his back in case we do beat them.

Red Dreams · Oct 24, 2015

I voted for a 1-1 draw. Depends on which United van Gaal has coming out. If the Everton one we could well win this.

MyOnlySolskjaer · Oct 24, 2015

Combined XI

De Gea
Zabaleta Smalling Kompany Darmian
Schneiderlin Yaya
Mata De Bruyne Sterling
Martial

UnitedinRed · Oct 24, 2015

Hoping for a win. This City side don't stroke fear into opponents like their 1937 Division One winning side did.

One of a kind team that. History makers.

The reason City exist!

Rolandofgilead · Oct 24, 2015

I get the feeling this is going to have the feel of a cup tie. I think it's going to be scrappy and nervy. I want to see us come straight out and score early, I want to get the crowd as loud as possible and go for it from the off.

Sigma · Oct 24, 2015

Trizy said:
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Safe to say the result doesn't matter, we're winning the passing league!

Still hard to believe Schweinsteiger plays for us

JB08 · Oct 24, 2015

Would love to see;

DDG
Darmian Jones Smalling Blind
Schneiderlin Schweinsteiger
Mata Herrera Young
Martial

If Young is injured (I think he is, right?) then Memphis LW.

roykeane19 · Oct 24, 2015

When we beat them, alot had to do with the great play on the left with Young, Blind, and Fellaini that day

nick2004 · Oct 24, 2015

Trizy said:
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Safe to say the result doesn't matter, we're winning the passing league!

The results are excellent, too. With a win tomorrow, we are top of the league.

Winrar · Oct 24, 2015

nick2004 said:
The results are excellent, too. With a win tomorrow, we are top of the league.

if we win by at least 3 goals then yes.

Mciahel Goodman · Oct 24, 2015

-------Spanish Dave
Darmian--Smalling--Blind--Rojo
-----Carrick--Schneiderlin
-------Schweinsteiger
Mata-----------------Martial
----------Rooney

Could see Valencia coming in to RB and Darmian playing at LB either.

sammsky1 · Oct 24, 2015

Mciahel Goodman said:
-------Spanish Dave
Darmian--Smalling--Blind--Rojo
-----Carrick--Schneiderlin
-------Schweinsteiger
Mata-----------------Martial
----------Rooney

Could see Valencia coming in to RB and Darmian playing at LB either.

why have you dropped Jones?

Mciahel Goodman · Oct 24, 2015

sammsky1 said:
why have you dropped Jones?

For this game, I think so. I value Blind's ability on the ball more than Jones's.

Having said that, their attack is very quick, so Jones might be the better bet.

InfiniteBoredom · Oct 24, 2015

In all honesty if we can't beat an Aguero-less City at home, might as well pack it in.

UnitedinRed · Oct 24, 2015

Mciahel Goodman said:
For this game, I think so. I value Blind's ability on the ball more than Jones's.

Having said that, their attack is very quick, so Jones might be the better bet.

Both might play anyway. Blind and lb with Jones at cb, obviously.

Mciahel Goodman · Oct 24, 2015

UnitedinRed said:
Both might play anyway. Blind and lb with Jones at cb, obviously.

Yeah, that's a possibility -- not sure it'll happen though. Blind at LB against Sterling, De Bruyne, and whatever other speed merchant they want to throw at him. Rojo would be a better fit imo.

Ralph1386 · Oct 24, 2015

Will be interesting to see who LVG will go for in midfield. I don't want a combo of Carrick-schweini as we will get overrun. I would start the Schmidfield.

Sam · Oct 25, 2015

1) Schneiderlin has to start. If LVG goes with Carrick/BFS again, we're screwed

2) Mata better be back in the team

3) Really hope Jones starts with Smalling

4) Feck knows who'll play at left back

Spock · Oct 25, 2015

I'd still bet on City to lift the league trophy but I really like our chances of beating them in this fixture.

2-1

minoo-utd · Oct 25, 2015

Big game, both teams are in good state, hope that trip to Moscow doesn't affect us. Hard to predict this one, if we play the same squad that played Everton then we have a big chance to win this one.

GimmeAKitKat · Oct 25, 2015

Quite shocked how many city fans seem to be lacking confidence going into this game.

Round at a mate's today who's dad is a massive blue, and My dad's later who works with a few, all apparently fancy United.

Saying that, i can fully believe Martial could have a blistering game against City. Id fancy him up against any of their defence at the moment, and if he's put on the left wing again and comes up against Zabaleta, he could have a field day.

Still think id take a draw and think we did well enough getting through October relatively unscathed.

bosnian_red · Oct 25, 2015

GimmeAKitKat said:
Quite shocked how many city fans seem to be lacking confidence going into this game.

Round at a mate's today who's dad is a massive blue, and My dad's later who works with a few, all apparently fancy United.

Saying that, i can fully believe Martial could have a blistering game against City. Id fancy him up against any of their defence at the moment, and if he's put on the left wing again and comes up against Zabaleta, he could have a field day.

Still think id take a draw and think we did well enough getting through October relatively unscathed.

We're at Old Trafford. I'd back us to beat anyone apart from a full strength Barcelona at Old Trafford, and even then we'd put up a fight.

Man of Leisure · Oct 25, 2015

Confident we'll walk this without Aguero and Silva playing. 2-0

Winrar · Oct 25, 2015

K2K said:
I think we may lose this, or we may win..or even draw!

so you think we'll lose, win, or draw? great insight

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