Tottenham Hotspur 0:1 Manchester United

Damien · Jan 13, 2019

Random Task said:
@Damien

I'm sure I got the full 11/11 today, yet the score predictor says 2/11. Could that be a bug?

You can see the 11 you predicted here: https://www.redcafe.net/lineup-predictions/tottenham-hotspur-vs-manchester-united.260/

You'd have to ask Niall but don't think there'd be a bug that would change the 11 you selected. What does it say regarding the team you predicted?

UncleBob · Jan 13, 2019

Andersons Dietician said:
If it’s true Rom is starting not too surprised, called it earlier in the week. Personally I would have hoped it would have been Lingard dropped but Rashford and he will give you more defensive work and hustle than Martial so it makes sense.

I suppose that no one will be all that surprised given that you constantly post that Lukaku should start, you seem more interested in him starting...

It shouldn't come as a surprise right now that Ole prefers Rashford to Lukaku up front, and that he wants to focus on building the team around him. Based on opposition we might start with the two and play Rashford off Lukaku, or we'll bring Lukaku on as a tactical change.

Bit of a challenge for Lukaku, finding himself in a position where he has to reclaim his starting spot, hopefully he'll make it a difficult choice for Ole going forward

Jazz · Jan 13, 2019

Really nervous...

Canagel · Jan 13, 2019

ayushreddevil9 said:
Weird to see the manager of Utd making all the right moves these days

Indeed. And in the process quickly established his best starting 11.

GM K · Jan 13, 2019

sunama said:
I am relieved to see that Lukaku has not been given a starting position; instead Rashford is preferred.
I am still worried that Lukaku will eventually replace Rashford.

And Phil Jones....He needs to sold so that whoever in charge simply cannot put him in the team.

I think if Lukaku replaces Rashford under Ole, he would have earned it so no worries about that. In fairness, Lukaku at his very best, can be devastating. Unfortunately, we have not seen much of his best at United.

tyunited · Jan 13, 2019

Come on Pogba... Need a big performance from you today.

King.of.Red · Jan 13, 2019

I dont know why but I have a feeling we can win this game. BELIEVE!!! c'mon United!

AJ10 · Jan 13, 2019

Irrational. said:
Today he'd have set up not to concede. Probably would've started Darmian/ Valencia instead of Shaw, Fellaini instead of Pogba, Sanchez instead of Martial and Lukaku instead of Rashford.

Even if he doesn't become permanent manager here, I think Ole has won the respect of many United fans as a good manager.

That's for sure. I don't see us not conceding with our defenders and their attackers, Hopefully we'll play on the front football and not sit back for 80+ mins.

roseguy64 · Jan 13, 2019

sunama said:
I am relieved to see that Lukaku has not been given a starting position; instead Rashford is preferred.
I am still worried that Lukaku will eventually replace Rashford.

And Phil Jones....He needs to sold so that whoever in charge simply cannot put him in the team.

If he does replace Rashford it will be because he's deserved it. Why is that a problem?

Majima · Jan 13, 2019

I don't understand some of the negativity in here... Winks and Sissoko in midfield is average as hell. We should be confident in controlling the midfield really. If we do so, then easy game imo.

bosnian_red · Jan 13, 2019

Great stuff. Itll be a hard game anyway but seeing us approach it in the right way is the main thing. If we lose, not the end of the world.

MoXoM · Jan 13, 2019

Gutted that I'm working. Hopefully I'll get to watch the last 10 minutes.

C'mon United!

UncleBob · Jan 13, 2019

Majima said:
I don't understand some of the negativity in here... Winks and Sissoko in midfield is average as hell. We should be confident in controlling the midfield really. If we do so, then easy game imo.

There's nothing easy about playing Tottenham these days.

AJ10 · Jan 13, 2019

roseguy64 said:
This isn't our best XI. Not with Jones starting.

Yes but we do have injuries to the rest of the defenders, there's a clear indication of first 11 possibly changing jones for smalling.

Walters_19_MuFc · Jan 13, 2019

Majima said:
I don't understand some of the negativity in here... Winks and Sissoko in midfield is average as hell. We should be confident in controlling the midfield really. If we do so, then easy game imo.

Average on paper, maybe, but they provide a perfect balance for their attacking players, as do Matic and Herrera. It's not always about having the best players.

Winks and Sissoko have been fantastic of late.

Crackers · Jan 13, 2019

Think we can match them today. Use the width to our advantage and bully them in midfield. Our CBs need to have a fantastic game though

Random Task · Jan 13, 2019

Damien said:
You can see the 11 you predicted here: https://www.redcafe.net/lineup-predictions/tottenham-hotspur-vs-manchester-united.260/

You'd have to ask Niall but don't think there'd be a bug that would change the 11 you selected. What does it say regarding the team you predicted?

Okay.

Apparently, I forgot to change the lineup from last weeks cup tie against Reading.

Hoped to earn a few points this week as propping up the entire table is becoming a strain.

vanderpants · Jan 13, 2019

I'm not expecting us to get anything today, I just don't want the players to embarrass OGS

KristianMackle · Jan 13, 2019

I love what OGS has done for the players the past couple of weeks but we still have severe problems at the back and I'm not very confident for this game.

Rashford, Martial and Lingard are good players but Kane, Son and Eriksen will cause us infinitely more problems and theres no way our defense, especially with Phil Jones in there can handle that.

Not to be overly pessimistic but I cant say anything other than a Spurs win.

AgentP · Jan 13, 2019

abdo99 said:
Indeed. And in the process quickly established his best starting 11.

It took just 6 years and 4 managers to find our best XI

GM K · Jan 13, 2019

King.of.Red said:
I dont know why but I have a feeling we can win this game. BELIEVE!!! c'mon United!

I have the same feeling and I know why:

Momentum!

We have it in spades at the moment. Momentum is massive in football. A lot of our players are gradually peaking and gaining more confidence. If we get the same first half we got against Spurs at OT, we will bury them this time around.

SalfordRed18 · Jan 13, 2019

No smalling? Injured?

Definitely would have started him against Kane.

Feel like Jones will give away a penalty, probably against Ali.

Andycoleno9 · Jan 13, 2019

I was hoping to see Lukaku or Alexis with Rashford and Martial. Oh well...

Damien · Jan 13, 2019

Random Task said:
Okay.

Apparently, I forgot to change the lineup from last weeks cup tie against Reading.

Hoped to earn a few points this week as propping up the entire table is becoming a strain.

Ouch. There's always next week...

AndyJ1985 · Jan 13, 2019

KristianMackle said:
I love what OGS has done for the players the past couple of weeks but we still have severe problems at the back and I'm not very confident for this game.

Rashford, Martial and Lingard are good players but Kane, Son and Eriksen will cause us infinitely more problems and theres no way our defense, especially with Phil Jones in there can handle that.

Not to be overly pessimistic but I cant say anything other than a Spurs win.

I think we just have to accept that our defence is crap and go out with the attitude of trying to outscore the opposition. If Dave can pull off a few world class saves we've ever chance.

Majima · Jan 13, 2019

UncleBob said:
There's nothing easy about playing Tottenham these days.

In the past, we approached these games with the wrong attitude. We were almost beat before kick-off. Now, that we have a bit of confidence and belief about us, I expect us to give a good account of ourselves today.

Patrick08 · Jan 13, 2019

I kind of wanted fellani on the bench today.

Striker10 · Jan 13, 2019

Not really concerned to be honest.

sunama · Jan 13, 2019

roseguy64 said:
If he [Lukaku] does replace Rashford it will be because he's deserved it. Why is that a problem?

I've seen LVG pick Rooney, whatever the cost, much to the frustration of the fans. LVG got fired due to a lack of goals.
I've seen Jose pick Lukaku, even though Lukaku was missing chances, was/is overweight and in no condition to play games.

With the above in mind, I am worried that Solkjaer will end up playing Lukaku, regardless of his form.

And the Phil Jones problem remains. Today, I expect Jones to be Spurs' best CB!

Patrick08 · Jan 13, 2019

Majima said:
In the past, we approached these games with the wrong attitude. We were almost beat before kick-off. Now, that we have a bit of confidence and belief about us, I expect us to give a good account of ourselves today.

Exactly.

Drawfull · Jan 13, 2019

bosnian_red said:
Great stuff. Itll be a hard game anyway but seeing us approach it in the right way is the main thing. If we lose, not the end of the world.

Tell that to the inevitable meltdown.

automaticflare · Jan 13, 2019

Delighted with the line up.
Do not take a step back. Puts a stake in the ground that says we are Man Utd and our players are better than yours and I trust them to deliver. Dying to see how we get on today.

Still think spurs are a better team than us right at this moment but this is great marker from Ole

Nate Dogg · Jan 13, 2019

I've gone for 2-1 to Spurs, Jones with OG'S.

Majima · Jan 13, 2019

Walters_19_MuFc said:
Average on paper, maybe, but they provide a perfect balance for their attacking players, as do Matic and Herrera. It's not always about having the best players.

Winks and Sissoko have been fantastic of late.

That may be so. They are still not as good as our midfield. Pogba will dominate Winks/Sissoko. I don't see how everyone can be scared of that midfield.

haram · Jan 13, 2019

Lets go United

Crackers · Jan 13, 2019

Nate Dogg said:
I've gone for 2-1 to Spurs, Jones with OG'S.

Well aren't you cheery

Dec9003 · Jan 13, 2019

Ole picked his best team imo, it's up to the players now!

BrianMcClair'sBarnet · Jan 13, 2019

Gone for Spurs 2 United 1
Goal scorers :
Son
Kane
Rashford

Vadim · Jan 13, 2019

Nate Dogg said:
I've gone for 2-1 to Spurs, Jones with OG'S.

How are you still allowed to post in the matchday threads?

The absolute bile that you come out with every single matchday.

I actually think you’re a troll.

villain · Jan 13, 2019

Nate Dogg said:
I've gone for 2-1 to Spurs, Jones with OG'S.

Surprised you didnt have Lingard scoring the OG's

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