[siw2007]

Are they really ? I watched them against Newcastle with a few defenders injured, Wilson suspended and Brooks looking rusty.

They have Solanke up front - enough said. 9 goals in 93 games.
They have Lerma and Billing in central midfield. Lerma has scored about 10 goals in 200 matches, Billing 10 in 120. Brooks has 10 goals in 70 matches. Danjuma has 5 goals in 35 for Bournemouth and Club Brugge and Josh King has 4 goals in 20 matches this season

Where are the goals gonna come from ?

We have sometimes made hard work of them in the past, part from when we beat them at home in 2016, it’s always been a tricky game.

They do have players who can cause problems like Wilson and King, who could easily score against us. If we get too cocky then it could be a frustrating game like in 2017.

It’s a game that we really should be winning convincingly, they have been very poor for a while now but in a world where West Ham can put 3 past Chelsea, you can’t take anything for granted.

 

[Andersons Dietician]

Why do people keep saying Williams for Shaw while the latter has been playing well and he's part of our current winning starting 11?

Don't you guys see that Ole trusts Shaw and rightly so.

I like Shaw, think he is miles better than Williams but he’s played a lot of football since it started. Probably more than anyone bar Bruno and Maguire. If there is an opportunity to rest players then we have to take it. Although I think Williams probably should have played against Forrest instead.

I think given Ole took him off with Bruno and Pogba last game probably means they’ll be starters for this.

 

[Alemar]

We need to start Williams this time. Seriously, Bournemouth represent zero threat in attack, so Shaw may be given needed rest, whereas Williams is decent enough to cover.

 

[Handré1990]

We need to start Williams this time. Seriously, Bournemouth represent zero threat in attack, so Shaw may be given needed rest, whereas Williams is decent enough to cover.

Shaw offered plenty in attack vs Brighton, this is one of the longest breaks between games we have before the season ends, and we’ve only played 4 games. I hope Shaw starts. He should be able to build confince and continue this good form imo.

 

[romufc]

We need to start Williams this time. Seriously, Bournemouth represent zero threat in attack, so Shaw may be given needed rest, whereas Williams is decent enough to cover.

Why change a winning team?

Bournemouth represent zero threat yet they beat us earlier on this season?

 

[Handré1990]

Why change a winning team?

Bournemouth represent zero threat yet they beat us earlier on this season?

King is injured

 

[crossy1686]

Why does the predicted score only go up to 5?

 

[laughtersassassin]

Are both Wilson and King out ?

 

[Alemar]

King is injured

And Callum Wilson suspended.

 

[romufc]

King is injured

Fair enough, I just feel we cannot be complacent. Chelsea lost to a West Ham team that didnt look like they could score V Spurs.

We have tripped up too many times against such opposition.

Keep concentrated, the same intensity as the last 2.

 

[RedDevilRoshi]

King is injured

Is he? He played the full 90 mins yesterday.

 

[freeurmind]

Same team, same result hopefully.

 

[Class of 63]

Wishful thinking but that won’t happen

Humour me, i've just never understood the expression, i'm gonna go Ape, yeah, but lose my shit! What are you gonna be so upset you have a bowel movement, what is it??

 

[Santoryo]

If we win this game this will be the first time we'd won 3 consecutive games in the league this season.

 

[Class of 63]

Yeah, no. Shaw is a far better player than Williams currently. Maybe Williams should play for rotation's sake but that's it.

I'm hoping the only reason Luke Shaw keeps getting selected over Williams at the minute is because it will improve our hand when negotiating a fee when we sell him.

 

[peridigm]

If we win this game this will be the first time we'd won 3 consecutive games in the league this season.

I don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

 

[Class of 63]

No it's really not

Oh yes it is

 

[RUCK4444]

If we win this game this will be the first time we'd won 3 consecutive games in the league this season.

Bizarre when you think we could still jump into 3rd though.

 

[Handré1990]

Is he? He played the full 90 mins yesterday.

Yeah, I stand corrected. I read he could be out for some time after they played Palace. He always seems to score when we play them. We’ll still win convincingly I think.

@Alemar that is good news. @romufc agreed, but I think Ole’s last presser give us the impression he‘s doing what he can to keep the players grounded. I feel confident that we’ll do what it takes to get the win.

 

[KennyBurner]

Why are people saying this is the first real test for Ole? Bournemouth have been terrible, should be an easy win..

It’s his first real test given we are 6 games a way from a disastrous season under Ole.

 

[Shark]

Why are people saying this is the first real test for Ole? Bournemouth have been terrible, should be an easy win..

Probably because he's never really been able to fully capitalize on our opponents dropping points to finish in the top four, every time we've had chance to actually get in there we've blown it.

 

[Raven]

I'm hoping the only reason Luke Shaw keeps getting selected over Williams at the minute is because it will improve our hand when negotiating a fee when we sell him.

Yeah, that not the reason he's being selected.

 

[romufc]

Yeah, I stand corrected. I read he could be out for some time after they played Palace. He always seems to score when we play them. We’ll still win convincingly I think.

@Alemar that is good news. @romufc agreed, but I think Ole’s last presser give us the impression he‘s doing what he can to keep the players grounded. I feel confident that we’ll do what it takes to get the win.

I hope he does, Ole does give out good vibes in his pressers. I want to see the same as Brighton, go out there dominate the game score early goals and control the game.

 

[Handré1990]

I hope he does, Ole does give out good vibes in his pressers. I want to see the same as Brighton, go out there dominate the game score early goals and control the game.

We all want that. I think the difference between now and the false dawns of the last several years is the great balance in our starting XI. We’ve quality all over the pitch, they can’t just double down on our left side anymore to stop the show. Looks like the players have come to the same realisation, we’ve switched play very well vs Sheffield and Brighton, but only scratched the surface of our potential imo. If they attack, we’ll kill them on the counter, if they defend deep, we have the patience and talent to break through. I can’t wait for Saturday!

 

[prateik]

Ryan Fraser isn't playing for them anymore, is he? Wilson is suspended too..

 

[romufc]

We all want that. I think the difference between now and the false dawns of the last several years is the great balance in our starting XI. We’ve quality all over the pitch, they can’t just double down on our left side anymore to stop the show. Looks like the players have come to the same realisation, we’ve switched play very well vs Sheffield and Brighton, but only scratched the surface of our potential imo. If they attack, we’ll kill them on the counter, if they defend deep, we have the patience and talent to break through. I can’t wait for Saturday!

It is exactly what I am worried about, the false downs.

What I have noticed is we keep the ball so well up the field which allows us to maintain pressure.

The issue we had was the players were not good enough earlier. No disrespect to any of the players but James, Perreira, Lingard just could not take care of the ball. When they were pressured it was a nothing ball into the box or lose possession.

Now look how well Greenwood, Bruno, Pogba, Matic, Martial, Rashford keep hold of the ball.

Saying that, we still need to go there with the right attitude to win the game. I cannot wait.

Well imagine what could happen if Rashford and Pogba find their true form?

 

[crossy1686]

Humour me, i've just never understood the expression, i'm gonna go Ape, yeah, but lose my shit! What are you gonna be so upset you have a bowel movement, what is it??

I don't think the 'shit' is literal shit. I think it's more one's marbles

 

[SadlerMUFC]

No changes needed. Keep this team rolling. If any change is made, perhaps Williams to give Shaw or AWB a rest. But even that isn't really needed. Play our best 11 for the rest of the season...

 

[Handré1990]

It is exactly what I am worried about, the false downs.

What I have noticed is we keep the ball so well up the field which allows us to maintain pressure.

The issue we had was the players were not good enough earlier. No disrespect to any of the players but James, Perreira, Lingard just could not take care of the ball. When they were pressured it was a nothing ball into the box or lose possession.

Now look how well Greenwood, Bruno, Pogba, Matic, Martial, Rashford keep hold of the ball.

Saying that, we still need to go there with the right attitude to win the game. I cannot wait.

Well imagine what could happen if Rashford and Pogba find their true form?

I’m trying not to, I’m in public!

 

[Class of 63]

Yeah, that not the reason he's being selected.

It's either that or Luke brings Ole an Apple(the fruit) into training every morning.

 

[Sandikan]

Because he's a far better footballer, reads the game better, and most importantly more handsome, oh and he's a Manc to boot.

Really not sure about much of this, and being right footed has a tendency to come in as well, taking width away.

 

[Raven]

It's either that or Luke brings Ole an Apple(the fruit) into training every morning.

Or because Shaw is better in almost every single way... could be either I guess.

 

[Hernandez - BFA]

I just want these games to come. When we play this well, all I want to do is watch us play.

We play at the same time as Leicester on Saturday, but have the advantage of playing before Chelsea - piling on the pressure on them again. Granted, it's against Watford but pressure is pressure.

 

[Class of 63]

Really not sure about much of this, and being right footed has a tendency to come in as well, taking width away.

No harm in coming inside onto his right-foot as it opens up so many possibilities, but if he need too he's confident/competent enough to go outside and whip or stand-up a cross with his left.

I know if I was an opponent right-sided midfielder, or right-back which of the two i'd want coming at me. And i'll give you a clue it ain't Williams.

 

[Marcelinho87]

Because he is. He gets forward better and is more of a threat, and defensively though not yet as cute as Shaw he's got a far better understanding of the position.

Lindelof and Maguire have also played a massive part in the improvement as well, but most on the forum think we need an urgent upgrade on Lindelof, and Maguire doesn't get anywhere near the credit he deserves, yet you dare criticise Luke Shaw ....

Maguire is outstanding, our best defender easily.

Lindelof still scares me a little sometimes.

 

[Gator Nate]

This is not the same squad that lost to Bournemouth last November.

Shaw > Young
Bruno > Pereira
Pogba > Fred
Matic >= McTominay (heck, McTominay.Today > McTominay.November)
Greenwood > James

Three on the bench
One sometimes making the bench
One no longer at the club

And I wouldn't call today's squad a "well-oiled machine" just yet. They're still learning each other. This is so much fun...

 

[Class of 63]

Or because Shaw is better in almost every single way... could be either I guess.

He's got a better left-foot than Williams i'll give him that.

 

[JJ12]

This is not the same squad that lost to Bournemouth last November.

Shaw > Young
Bruno > Pereira
Pogba > Fred
Matic >= McTominay (heck, McTominay.Today > McTominay.November)
Greenwood > James

Three on the bench
One sometimes making the bench
One no longer at the club

And I wouldn't call today's squad a "well-oiled machine" just yet. They're still learning each other. This is so much fun...

Yeah it’s stupid to compare November Bournemouth to current Bournemouth too.

2 completely different teams.

 

[Class of 63]

Maguire is outstanding, our best defender easily.

Lindelof still scares me a little sometimes.

Maguire was money well spent, the guy was born to Captain Manchester United, and you can go game after game without really noticing Lindelof which surely is a good thing.

 

[Gator Nate]

Yeah it’s stupid to compare November Bournemouth to current Bournemouth too.

2 completely different teams.

Probably, but going into Match Week 11, Bournemouth had scored 6 points on 5 matches (3 draws and a win) where United had only garnered 5 (2 draws and a win).

Coming into this week, Bournemouth have 1 point from 5 matches (scoring 4 goals, conceding 11) while we have 11 (scoring 10 goals, conceding 2).

We're on a roll, they're getting rolled.