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Nottingham Forest 2:2 Manchester United

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    Maagge said:
    Don't we expect Forest to sit back?

    Part of the reason it worked against Liverpool is that they kinda press, but then end up leaving a big gap between their defensive line and the players pressing which is perfect for picking up second balls.
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    We have the players to play in any way we need to.

    Cuhna, Bruno and Casimeiro can easily score from outside the box if they camp in there.

    We have Sesko, De Ligt, Casimeiro and Maguire (if he is fit/ plays) that can find a header.

    We have Amad and Mbeumo who can counter if they try to counter us.

    We should win this game. We beat Sunderland and Burnley when our confidence was low.
     
    If everyone's fit, it's only really a question of Sesko or Mount.
     
    HotOne said:
    We'll absolutely smash this lot. We won't lose a game until possibly City or Arsenal in January. By then we'll likely be top or just behind Arsenal. I said it before the Liverpool game we'd beat them go on a long run and end up winning the league. I stand by it.
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    We don't smash anyone
     
    I think that this one looks like a bit like the Brentford one.

    They will wait for us, play direct football, especially behind our wingbacks and midfield, and be tough on set pieces.

    I think that the first 30mins will be key, and we should absolutely not concede, otherwise, they will defend deeper and we'll have issues.

    We should attack them from the start and keep them short of confidence.

    I would field the same team as the last game.

    ------------------------------------------------------------Lammens--------------------------------------------------------------
    --------------------------------------Yoro-----------------De Ligt-------------------Shaw-------------------------------------
    Amad-----------------------------------------Casemiro---------Bruno----------------------------------------------Dalot
    ---------------------------------------Mbeumo-----------------------------------Cunha----------------------------------------
    --------------------------------------------------------------Sesko------------------------------------------------------------------
     
    One wonders if we’ll see the Amorim out thread resurface if we lose against Forest. Fans are fickle, me included.
     
    HotOne said:
    We'll absolutely smash this lot. We won't lose a game until possibly City or Arsenal in January. By then we'll likely be top or just behind Arsenal. I said it before the Liverpool game we'd beat them go on a long run and end up winning the league. I stand by it.
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    Don't do this to yourself, man.
    You are probably young, but building up your hopes to this level is setting yourself up for heartbreak - I know what that's like because I did that with LVG, Jose and Ole. Never again.
     
    DRJosh said:
    One wonders if we’ll see the Amorim out thread resurface if we lose against Forest. Fans are fickle, me included.
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    The amount of posts will probably be 3 times as many as it was after winning 3 in a row.

    "They" will crawl out like hungry dogs.
     
    HotOne said:
    We'll absolutely smash this lot. We won't lose a game until possibly City or Arsenal in January. By then we'll likely be top or just behind Arsenal. I said it before the Liverpool game we'd beat them go on a long run and end up winning the league. I stand by it.
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    :lol: Glad we're entering this phase of blind optimism. Makes a change from the negativity.
     
    DRJosh said:
    One wonders if we’ll see the Amorim out thread resurface if we lose against Forest. Fans are fickle, me included.
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    Nah. I've been Amorim out and while I'm not 100% convinced yet, 3 wins in a row is enough for me to back off and see where he can take us, especially with at least one new midfielder and a lwb with better attacking output.
    We needed some wins , he's said so himself. We got those now.
     
    I really don’t fancy this one. I recall Dyche saying how he’s have United winning more games than Amorim and that he wouldn’t have been afforded the time he has. There are too many easy TalkSport conversational points that could be triggered by a United loss.

    That said, we look great at the moment and a win here would be huge in continuing to build the momentum and shutting up some of the critics.
     
    erikcred said:
    No it won't. The three wins in a row and beating Liverpool away has bought him a lot of credit.

    I don't think you've seen a bunch of hungry dogs.
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    We'll see... I think it we will see a bunch of "told you so" posts.
     
    Oscar Bonavena said:
    It's ridiculous where Forest are in the table when you look at the players they have in the squad.

    Unlike West Ham who I can see getting relegated, I think Forest will eventually start climbing their way up the table, unless there's something seriously wrong in the background.

    It seems every week is a different type of test for Amorim to see if he is progressing. This week, a tricky away trip to a team who, under Dyche, will probably defend deep and go long in behind at every opportunity. I hope he and the coaching team have learned the lessons from the Brentford game and can cope better than what we did in that game, which was shambolic.

    I too suspect he'll play Mount, Cunha, Mbeumo as the front 3 for this one, but is Mount available?

    Don't know if Maguire is available either but not sure this is a match up that suits his game. Forest will sit deep and have pace in attack, the type of game that doesn't suit Harry.
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    Amorim had a presser and said Harry is likely not going to play.

    I hope this isn't a banana skin game for us -- we're on a roll and really need to get a full head of steam going before we face Spuds next week.

    On form we should beat them by 2 or 3 goals but every game now feels massive because even a draw will feel like points dropped.

    My lineup

    -----------------------Lemmens------------------------------
    --------------Yoro------De Ligt-------Shaw---------------
    --Amad--------Casemiro----Bruno-------Dalot------
    ----------------Mbeumo-------Mount----------------------
    -------------------------Cunha----------------------------------

    Sekso, Ugarte, Heaven on as subs by the 70th minute.

    United win 3-1 (Mount, Bruno, Mbeumo)
     
    Herman Toothrot said:
    I really don’t fancy this one. I recall Dyche saying how he’s have United winning more games than Amorim and that he wouldn’t have been afforded the time he has. There are too many easy TalkSport conversational points that could be triggered by a United loss.

    That said, we look great at the moment and a win here would be huge in continuing to build the momentum and shutting up some of the critics.
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    Don't listen to things like Talk shite. Problem solved.
     
    Optimism is there — just not at 100%.
    After Fulham and Brentford, I’ve learned to stay cautious. Forest will probably set up the same way, low block, quick counters, and that “new manager bounce.”

    One game at a time. Confidence has to be rebuilt, not assumed. I’ll stay hopeful, but I’m done going into matches 100% certain we’ll win. Been burned too many times for that.
     
    Every game in the pl has to be won with total engagement. But we are at a point since a long time that if we play to our strength we have every chance to win those games. So i am delighted and fully committed to the transformation of the club under ineos and Amorim
     
    PowderKeg said:
    Amorim had a presser and said Harry is likely not going to play.
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    But he’s actually not a part of our best starting XI (well, maybe he is but only against top opposition when we want to have a low block).

    So Yoro, de Ligt and Shaw are a good combo, and maybe we will also see Licha off the bench for say 10 minutes
     
    Alemar said:
    But he’s actually not a part of our best starting XI (well, maybe he is but only against top opposition when we want to have a low block).

    So Yoro, de Ligt and Shaw are a good combo, and maybe we will also see Licha off the bench for say 10 minutes
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    Unlikely. Amorim mentioned he won’t be in the matchday squad for this match.
     
    GreatDane said:
    Nah. I've been Amorim out and while I'm not 100% convinced yet, 3 wins in a row is enough for me to back off and see where he can take us, especially with at least one new midfielder and a lwb with better attacking output.
    We needed some wins , he's said so himself. We got those now.
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    yep; i remain hopeful though that this will work long term
     
    Sean Dyche record against Man United

    Won 1 Drew 5 Lost 12

    I had the misfortune of attending that one win and one of the 5 draws. 2-0 and 2-2 against Burnley in Old Trafford.
     
    PowderKeg said:
    My lineup

    -----------------------Lemmens------------------------------
    --------------Yoro------De Ligt-------Shaw---------------
    --Amad--------Casemiro----Bruno-------Dalot------
    ----------------Mbeumo-------Mount----------------------
    -------------------------Cunha----------------------------------
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    I feel for the first time in a long time most fans would pick the same first eleven...which is something that gives a solid foundation to build upon.

    You might prefer Mount in there, you might want Licha back asap but THAT is very much the starting eleven for the 25/26 season.
     
    always_hoping said:
    Sean Dyche record against Man United

    Won 1 Drew 5 Lost 12

    I had the misfortune of attending that one win and one of the 5 draws. 2-0 and 2-2 against Burnley in Old Trafford.
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    Same here. I remember Jon Moss refereeing both games and repeatedly falling for the shithousery from Burnley players whilst Dyche shouted in the 4th official's ear non-stop.
     
    always_hoping said:
    Sean Dyche record against Man United

    Won 1 Drew 5 Lost 12

    I had the misfortune of attending that one win and one of the 5 draws. 2-0 and 2-2 against Burnley in Old Trafford.
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    Was at both games too. Typical Sean Dyche Burnley performances in both matches.
     
    RuudTom83 said:
    I feel for the first time in a long time most fans would pick the same first eleven...which is something that gives a solid foundation to build upon.

    You might prefer Mount in there, you might want Licha back asap but THAT is very much the starting eleven for the 25/26 season.
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    Great point
     
    We really should be beating a Sean Dyche team, especially as we seem to be ‘in form’ and without Wood playing.
     
    Sick to death of a potentially easy 3 points turning into a potential tricky game because of a new manager. Someone needs to compile how often this has happened to us, it’s mental.
     
    Yes, this looks like one where we may not start Sesko and we will try to create overloads with Cunha and Mount moving around.
     
    Tallis said:
    Yes, this looks like one where we may not start Sesko and we will try to create overloads with Cunha and Mount moving around.
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    I’d still prefer Sesko to start. He is doing well (3 goal contributions in his last 3 games), and a good performance here could give him a needed boost
     
    Gibbs-White is still a danger man for them, in particular against our midfield which can be quite easy to run through. Definitely won't be an easy game, but it's nice that Wood is out.

    With how things are going we should win it.
     
    Alemar said:
    I’d still prefer Sesko to start. He is doing well (3 goal contributions in his last 3 games), and a good performance here could give him a needed boost
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    I think Mount works very well against the top teams.

    It's definitely more dynamic with Mount on the pitch. Sesko is only 22 though and is adjusting well with signs of progress game on game. Almost defends from the front too which is nice to see.
     
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