I like the lineup, guess Jesse has to start since he has been kind of the stand out player. But I wanted to see Martial with those guys up front.
2017 Pre Season | Barcelona vs Manchester United
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Leave Lindelof alone guys, geez 
Barça XI: Cillessen, Rakitic, Sergio, Suárez, Messi, Neymar, Semedo, Mascherano, Aleñá, Jordi Alba, Umtiti
I don't particularly care who we have in defence in a friendly, as long as it's entertaining I'm happy.
Just want to see Lindelof do well tonight.
4231. Nice.
Guess we'll see something similar to what we saw against City. Drop back, two banks of four, narrow and hit them on the counter.
Guess we'll see something similar to what we saw against City. Drop back, two banks of four, narrow and hit them on the counter.
Are we playing in grey?
Yes.
Oh dear. At least it looks decent.
David May saying he wants to see United kick Suarez
I was hoping Pereira and Martial would start, it looks like 4-2-3-1 with Pogba stuck deep, not a fan of Rashford and Lingard as the wide options.
Lindleof own goal would be funny.
I see the knee-jerkers are already here
Should be exciting.
We need more wild class players.
Lindeløf scoring for United would be better.
Great to see all of Neymar, Messi, and Suarez starting for Barca, we couldn't ask for a better test for our defence. Really hope Lindelof has a good game today. Happy to see Rashford and Lukaku combo again. Think this is our starting XI vs Real with Herrera instead of Carrick.
Looking forward to this preview of next year's Champions League final.
Let's ruin 'em and send a message to the whole world!!!!
Let's ruin 'em and send a message to the whole world!!!!
Hope we play a positive game. O don't want to stay up late just to watch Barca keep 99% of the ball and pass it round our box.
It look like a potential lineup for the start of the season except that Herrera will play for Carrick when he is back.
Although I doubt that is the defense we will use even if Valencia starts. So far this preseason I think Bailly and Jones have looked like the best 2.
Hard to tell what Mourinho thinks due to all 4 of our central defenders and both Blind and Darmian could be potential starters.
Although I doubt that is the defense we will use even if Valencia starts. So far this preseason I think Bailly and Jones have looked like the best 2.
Hard to tell what Mourinho thinks due to all 4 of our central defenders and both Blind and Darmian could be potential starters.
Last time I remember us playing in grey we got stuffed by the saints. Fergie said the players couldn't see each other if my memory serves me well
Don't worry - we are playing in grey so noone can see Lindelöf tackling Messi...3 seconds late. It will be that invisible man that sent Butt to the ground all those years ago (was it against Sunderland ? - if anyone remembers)Lindelof and Smalling against Messi, Neymar and Suarez
You sure about Lindelöf and Smalling starting? I guess though with Bailly suspended it is fairly likely so you are probably right.
Lingard should tuck inside more to support the midfield duo of Carrick and Pogba...or else United will get run over in midfield, again.
With the sweat, it'll be darker and some of the detail may appear different. NFL has these sweat panels on their jerseys that obviously get darker as you sweat while it contrasts with the regular jersey color(s).
Blind's speed will be perfect against their attackers!
Why are they playing Neymar? Thought he was leaving.
Why are they playing Neymar? Thought he was leaving.
The wilder, the better. joke
I would have thought Jones would start tbh but the rest of this team seems like 1st choice (apart from Carrick but Herrera's injured) so probably. The only other position I'm unsure of is potentially lb, but I think Blind might be given the nod to start the season. Can't see the rest of the team changing. Maybe Lingard if Martial or Mata excel in last couple pre-season games
Smalling and Lindelof partnership.
I assume Jose is trying it out, a preparation for the Super Cup.
Bailly is suspended and Rojo is out
not much choice. (Jones, Blind, Tuanzebe)
I assume Jose is trying it out, a preparation for the Super Cup.
Bailly is suspended and Rojo is out
not much choice. (Jones, Blind, Tuanzebe)Lindelof lol! I hope its an entertaining game.
Thanks! So excited right now!Have a great time man! Just out of interest, you mention something called the "supporter section" is that as opposed to a "corporate" section or are there lots of other sections in US football? I've quite enjoyed watchin the lack of segregation in the US pre-season tour and just wondered how it worked over there? Not taking the piss – genuine question btw! Also I heard the cheapest ticket was like $100 is that right?
Yeah, they have a "supporters section" behind one net for United (I assume they do for Barca too) where you have to get the tickets through your local supporters club. And yeah, it cost me $200 so it's not cheap haha.
Enjoy mate hopefully we don't get hammered!
Can you please start the 'His teeth are offside, his teeth are offsiiiiiiide, Luis Suarez, his teeth are offside' chant?
Pretty please.
I like your style.
Looking forward to seeing Aleñá.
Should be a good test against 9 of Barça's regular 11.
Should be a good test against 9 of Barça's regular 11.
Yeah it will be interesting to see. Maybe play Smalling and Lindelöf for Real game and then Bailly and Jones for West Ham?
What can you tell me about Aleñá?
Possibly though it would be a bit surprising. That would tell me that Jose doesn't know his preferred defence which is a bit worrying going into the season.
Lukaku needs to bully their defence. It doesn't look the strongest with Mascherano and Umtiti at the back.