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    Inigo Montoya

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    Don’t know if this has been posted but there’s some great skill from Hannibal
     

    lex talionis

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    I'm torn between the obvious logic of starting Ronaldo and Ole's tendency to bring players in gradually. I'd start Ronaldo but we shouldn't be too surprised if we see Ronaldo subbed in at the 65th minute, to the roar of the home supporters, by which time I hope we're up a nervy 2-0 needing only a goal by Ronaldo to see the opposition finished off.

    De Gea
    AWB Varane Maguire Shaw
    Matic Pogba
    Greenwood Bruno Sancho
    Ronaldo

    I'd like to see Donny get the start over Matic. With all due to respect to Newcastle, they're just not going to overrun us with possession so let's give Donny the chance to prove his point that he can play at 6. But Ole won't do that, so Matic it will be with Pogba sitting a little deeper. Greenwood and Sancho on the wings, Bruno in his customary role and Ronaldo up top.
     

    Turnip

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    How about sling tv? Is that only an American thing as well?
    Yeah that one's definitely US only.

    According to mates there's a pub in my city not above showing illegal streams and the owner's a United fan, so I guess thats going to be my first shot.
     

    RDCR07

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    Yeah that one's definitely US only.

    According to mates there's a pub in my city not above showing illegal streams and the owner's a United fan, so I guess thats going to be my first shot.
    Ah sorry mate. I tried. Those are the two steaming sites that show the game. Hope you find something though!
     

    Turnip

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    Ah sorry mate. I tried. Those are the two steaming sites that show the game. Hope you find something though!
    No worries, I appreciate the suggestions. I could always use a VPN and sue them sites too.
     

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    No Cavani means that it's inevitable that we'll see Ronaldo starting and I cannot wait.

    Other than that, I really do hope that we'll see Donny get a start. I'd go for Donny and Matic in the midfield and Pogba on the left as Sancho isn't 100% fit.

    Wow it's been a long long time since I've looked forward to a Man Utd vs Newcastle game this much.
     

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    DDG
    AWB Varane Maguire Shaw
    Pogba Matic
    Greenwood Bruno Sancho
    Ronaldo​

    Simply the best team we can field right now. Only change I can possibly see is Lingard starting over Sancho due to the fact that Sancho is coming off the back of a knock and Ole might feel a little obliged to play Jesse. Only real weakness is the slow midfield but should have enough quality to win well.

    Always a chance of Newcastle party crashing but we must be bullish coming into the game so we should really be winning this game. 3-0 United with Ronaldo scoring.
     

    spiriticon

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    I think Cavani is banned because he is South American isn't it? Same as Fred.
     

    Reditus

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    Why can’t we pick more than 5 goals in score predictions?
     

    BorisManUtd

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    My God Ronaldo is actually gonna play for us again tomorrow, it still sounds surreal even after 2 weeks or so of knowing it. Think only Ferguson coming back to manage us would be as big or bigger thing (in terms of excitement etc.)
     

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    No Cavani means that it's inevitable that we'll see Ronaldo starting and I cannot wait.

    Other than that, I really do hope that we'll see Donny get a start. I'd go for Donny and Matic in the midfield and Pogba on the left as Sancho isn't 100% fit.

    Wow it's been a long long time since I've looked forward to a Man Utd vs Newcastle game this much.
    This is what I'd go for as well.

    I don't particularly have much faith in Donny, but he needs to be given some opportunities and with McFred unavailable it's the perfect chance.
     

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    Can’t believe Hannibal didn’t at least make the squad with McTom and Fred out. Looks like DvB will be on the bench yet again as we’d have no CM on the bench unless OGs opts to throw caution to the wind by pairing him with Pogba.
     

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    Annoying Cavani's missing even with him being withdrawn from the Internationals, I spotted him not being present in any of the training pics and yet none of the paid media thought to ask Ole about it at the presser? Idiots
     

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    Can’t believe Hannibal didn’t at least make the squad with McTom and Fred out. Looks like DvB will be on the bench yet again as we’d have no CM on the bench unless OGs opts to throw caution to the wind by pairing him with Pogba.
    It's a shame, I agree. Hopefully not long until he gets a sub role at the very least.

    Since Fred has been cleared to play, he will definitely start. The pairings I really don't like are Donny+Matic and Matic+Fred. Have we ever had Fred+Donny?

    This is the team I would expect:

    ----------------------Dave
    AWB-----Varane-----Maguire-----Shaw
    ---------------Fred-------Pogba
    Greenwood----Bruno-----Sancho
    -------------------Cristiano
     

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    It's a shame, I agree. Hopefully not long until he gets a sub role at the very least.

    Since Fred has been cleared to play, he will definitely start. The pairings I really don't like are Donny+Matic and Matic+Fred. Have we ever had Fred+Donny?

    This is the team I would expect:

    ----------------------Dave
    AWB-----Varane-----Maguire-----Shaw
    ---------------Fred-------Pogba
    Greenwood----Bruno-----Sancho
    -------------------Cristiano
    Ah didn’t realize Fred is available after all. In that case I suppose there is still a small chance DvB starts next to him if Ole runs Pogba back out on the left. That is what I would like to see but not holding my breath. Your lineup is far more likely.
     

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    Every time I try to log in it fails, so I don't think so. Says something about being available in the EU, so looks like Brexit fecked us again.
    You can't sign up for it outside the US. The sign-up page redirects to the sign-in page even in the EU.
     

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    Unless I have completely missed something, I have no idea what’s up with Cavani? Wasn’t spotted in any of the training pictures this week and Ole didn’t mention him at all during the presser other than praising him for the way he handed the number 7 shirt back to Ronaldo.
     

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    Willl this be the most watched game of the season? Most talked about?
     

    charlenefan

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    Team should be...

    -----------------------De Gea-----------------------
    AWB------Varane------Maguire------Shaw
    --------------Pogba-------Fred--------------
    Greenwood------Bruno------Martial
    -----------------------Ronaldo-----------------------

    Subs: Heaton, Lindelof, Dalot, Matic, VDB, Mata, Lingard, Sancho, Elanga

    I would have gone for Cavani over Martial had he been available
     

    RedDevilRoshi

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    Starting XI

    De Gea

    Wan-Bissaka - Varane - Maguire - Shaw

    Matic
    Van De Beek - Pogba
    Fernandes

    Greenwood - Ronaldo​

    Subs: Heaton, Dalot, Lindelof, Fred, Mata, Lingard, Sancho, Elanga, Martial

    Score Prediction: Manchester United 3-0 Newcastle United
     

    sullydnl

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    The team I'd like to see is:

    De Gea
    AWB - Varane - Maguire - Shaw
    VDB - Fred
    Greenwood - Bruno - Pogba
    Ronaldo
    Whether VDB performs or not is one thing but in theory I don't see a midfield of him and Fred being less balanced than the already flawed Pogba/Fred midfield. And it means Pogba plays in the position where we'll get the most out of him offensively. Obviously in the long run Sancho is gonna be a starter but he's still finding his feet atm.
     

    Marcus

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    Sigh. Have gone to score points instead of using my heart. Matic and Fred for CM pairing it is then. If Fred was suspended, Donny would have had a chance to play.
     

    Rojofiam

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    DDG

    AWB, Varane, Maguire, Shaw

    Fred, VDB

    Greenwood, Fernandes, Pogba

    Ronaldo

    Most likely lineup IMO
     

    sglowrider

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    I'm going with:

    De Gea
    AWB---Varane---Maguire---Shaw
    Dvb---Matic
    Greenwood---Bruno---Pogba
    Ronaldo​
    The Barcodes have some pretty zippy forwards. Matic would be toast if he played. And with DvB, I would be crapping bricks.

    Fred and DVB maybe.
     

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    Wonder why the Lowry has been ditched in favour of the Hyatt? The latter is a generic chain hotel in an unglamorous location. Belt tightening to accommodate Ronaldo’s wages?
     

    sglowrider

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    Wonder why the Lowry has been ditched in favour of the Hyatt? The latter is a generic chain hotel in an unglamorous location. Belt tightening to accommodate Ronaldo’s wages?
    They have a partnership with Marriott -- and Hyatt is under the Marriot brand/umbrella. So it makes sense and is probably obligatory.
     
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Man of the Match

Cristiano Ronaldo image Cristiano Ronaldo 84% of 426 votes

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Score Predictions

332,5,4
  • Man Utd win
  • Newcastle win
  • Draw

Detailed Results

  • 35% Man Utd 3:0 Newcastle
  • 21% Man Utd 4:0 Newcastle
  • 13% Man Utd 2:0 Newcastle
  • 12% Man Utd 5:0 Newcastle
  • 7% Man Utd 3:1 Newcastle
  • 2% Man Utd 2:1 Newcastle
  • 2% Man Utd 4:1 Newcastle
  • 2% Man Utd 5:1 Newcastle
  • 1% Man Utd 1:0 Newcastle
  • 1% Man Utd 0:0 Newcastle
  • 1% Man Utd 5:2 Newcastle
  • 1% Man Utd 1:2 Newcastle
  • 0% Man Utd 0:1 Newcastle
  • 0% Man Utd 0:2 Newcastle
  • 0% Man Utd 0:5 Newcastle
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Possession
65% 35%
Shots
21 12
Shots on Target
7 3
Corners
7 3
Fouls
9 2

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