[The Brown Bull]

West Ham shithoused it with <20% possession. I don't think we'll sit back, absorb pressure and hope to knick a draw at Brighton.

The game is at OT.
Shithouse or not West Ham won .

 

[Leonzo1]

Onana
AWB Lindelof Martinez Dalot
Eriksen Casemiro
Pellistri Bruno Rashford
Hoijlund

Despite the doom and gloom on here I think we beat them here. 3-1 United.
If you ignore the hysteria of some fans we weren't as bad as some on here claim. Our worst games have been Wolves at home and the second half VS spurs. We played well against Forest and should have been 2-0 up VS spurs at half time. If not for a ridiculous offside call we would have won at the Emirates as well which no top 6 team bar City have managed to do last season. Yes we leave a lot to be desired and our play has been erratic and disorganized so far but we were more unlucky than bad this season. Having an actual striker up top will be absolutely transformative to our play I can bet my house on this. We were playing with 10 men for a full season last year and yet managed some good performances and a trophy Despite having barely one decent striker with Weghorst Martial and Ronaldo combined.

 

[OleTheGreat]

I think Hojlund and Amrabat will make a huge difference to our team and we will go out there and play positive football. 2-0 is my prediction but I hope Martinez and Lindelof are back for that.

 

[top1whoisman]

I think Hojlund and Amrabat will make a huge difference to our team and we will go out there and play positive football. 2-0 is my prediction but I hope Martinez and Lindelof are back for that.

Amrabat has just withdrawn from the Morocco squad because of an injury, so he might not be fit for this one.

 

[astracrazy]

Amrabat has just withdrawn from the Morocco squad because of an injury, so he might not be fit for this one.

Oh ffs, beyond a joke now

 

[Ayoba]

If Amrabat is available i'd like to see him start.

Onana
AWB Lindelof Martinez Dalot
Eriksen Amrabat
Antony? Bruno Rashford
Hoijlund

 

[croadyman]

Be nice to forget about our constant off field problems for just 90 odd minutes

 

[Valencia Shin Crosses]

Yeah I'm not a fan of RW Bruno myself, but who would you play there? if say most of the squad is fit, but for argument Antony/Sacho are not available.

Pellistri or Garnacho. Or even Mount. But putting Bruno there hamstrings your most creative player while also exposing his weaknesses on the ball.

 

[erikcred]

Be nice to forget about our constant off field problems for just 90 odd minutes

If we concede first, the meltdown here will make you miss our off field problems.

 

[USREDEVIL]

I'm predicting a win but we'll probably lose. HOrrible momentum going into this. But unlucky against the Arsenholers thoughs so maybe the universe will help us out.

Onanan
AWB Varane Martinez Dalot
Imabat Casameiro
Bruno
Pallestri Hojlund Rashford.

I really hope Imabat is ok to play.

 

[USREDEVIL]

If we concede first, the meltdown here will make you miss our off field problems.

Seems like we always concede first these days.

 

[TheRedHearted]

Just so I'm clear.

Fati making his debut vs. United.
Ferguson's first game after a hattrick.
Mitoma being Mitoma.

We're gonna get beaten.

We held city to one shot so it’s possible, but I agree with you. Points more towards them being on form and us not being anywhere near there. Some on the forum claim we are gonna beat them is just odd. Sure we could but there’s nothing to indicate it.

 

[RedStarUnited]

We held city to one shot so it’s possible, but I agree with you. Points more towards them being on form and us not being anywhere near there. Some on the forum claim we are gonna beat them is just odd. Sure we could but there’s nothing to indicate it.

We have been unbeatable at Old Trafford…

 

[TheRedHearted]

We have been unbeatable at Old Trafford…

Great point. I’ve honestly forgot that.
That leads more to us getting a draw, no?

 

[Red00012]

I'm predicting a win but we'll probably lose. HOrrible momentum going into this. But unlucky against the Arsenholers thoughs so maybe the universe will help us out.

Onanan
AWB Varane Martinez Dalot
Imabat Casameiro
Bruno
Pallestri Hojlund Rashford.

I really hope Imabat is ok to play.

That is a horrendous attempt at spelling 3 of our players

 

[Dve]

Feels like we just lost two options in attack. Don't think we'll see Antony, he's probably not in a good place right now.

I want a more physical team:

.................... Onana

Bissaka - Lindelöf - Martinez - Dalot

....... McTominay - Casemiro

Fernandes - Eriksen - Rashford

.................. Høilund

 

[OrcaFat]

Injuries / availability permitting, I guess:

Onana
AWB Vic Martinez Dalot
Case
Rashford Bruno Eriksen Nacho
Hojlind

Amrabat on for Eriksen after 55mins.
Pellistri to get a few minutes.
Not too many other options I can see, realistically.

 

[horsechoker]

12 to life

Racketeering
GBH
Conjugal Visit
At His Majesty's Pleasure

Reasonable Doubt
You don't not have to say anything though anything you do say may be taken as evidence
First Degree

Posession
Aggravated Assault
Contempt of Court

 

[NZT-One]

That is a horrendous attempt at spelling 3 of our players

Just 3?

 

[Redstain]

It's a must win game as far as the teams away form is concerned. It means the home form must be impregnable to have any chance at a European qualification spot.

 

[VivaRonaldo85]

Amrabat and Hojilund have to go straight into the side to bring something new that could shock Brighton. They are a top class outfit who will prey on our deficiencies. I think we can beat them 2-1 with those two new boys starting and hopefully at least one reinforcement back in defence.

 

[OrcaFat]

Amrabat and Hojilund have to go straight into the side to bring something new that could shock Brighton. They are a top class outfit who will prey on our deficiencies. I think we can beat them 2-1 with those two new boys starting and hopefully at least one reinforcement back in defence.

At home we should beat them. They’ve had a good start and were decent last season but we’re better than them, even with a few injuries. Still, it won’t be easy.

 

[Ole's screen]

Pellistri or Garnacho. Or even Mount. But putting Bruno there hamstrings your most creative player while also exposing his weaknesses on the ball.

Or Rashford

 

[Grande]

I'm predicting a win but we'll probably lose. HOrrible momentum going into this. But unlucky against the Arsenholers thoughs so maybe the universe will help us out.

Onanan
AWB Varane Martinez Dalot
Imabat Casameiro
Bruno
Pallestri Hojlund Rashford.

I really hope Imabat is ok to play.

Olalaland
TWB Variant Martinis Detroit
Imabot Caesarmayo
Brunello
Palestrina Haajland Rashford

I agree, shit happens when you play the Arsenholers.

PS. I am adamantly convinced we will lose 1-3, but I’ll stake my house on that we will win 5-4 on penalties, Messi scoring one.

PPS. Imabot. Not.

 

[Bestietom]

Assuming that Lindelöf and Martinez make it back in time:

..................... Onana ....................
AWB - Lindelöf - Martinez - Dalot
......... Casemiro - Amrabat ..........
..... Antony - Bruno - Rashford ....
.................... Højlund ......

I would like Antony dropped from this side . All others OK.

 

[NewGlory]

Everything will depend on who is back from injuries. We are never winning this game with Maguire or Evans in defense. If Martinez and Lindelof have a good game we have a chance to not lose at home.

Hojlund will be the difference maker. Without him we are again - never winning it. With him having a good game - we certainly can

A lot of "if"s but it is a home game so - hope remains

 

[NewGlory]

Amrabat and Hojilund have to go straight into the side to bring something new that could shock Brighton. They are a top class outfit who will prey on our deficiencies. I think we can beat them 2-1 with those two new boys starting and hopefully at least one reinforcement back in defence.

Amrabat is injured and he hasn't trained during pre-season. I doubt he will even be on bench, no way he is starting. Unfortunate but a reality

 

[Dannn411]

My team for this would be:

Onana
AWB, Lindelof, Martinez, Dalot
Amrabat (if fit)/Mctom, Casemiro
Garnacho/Pellistri, Bruno, Rashford
Hojlund

 

[The Boy]

We have been unbeatable at Old Trafford…

I think we were the last premier league team to win at Old Trafford about a year ago.

 

[RedRocket9908]

Onana

Dalot
Lindelof
Martinez
Reguilon

Casemiro
Amrabat

Bruno

Rashford
Hojlund
Pellistri

 

[saik]

With Antony now given leave of absence, more or less confirms Pellistri on the right for this match.

Bruno will be punted to the right against Bayern as Mount will be fit by then I'd imagine.

 

[GregM40]

Onana
Awb Lindelof Martinez Dalot
Amrabat Casemiro
Bruno
Mount Hojlund Rashford

Can’t see it though!

 

[Crimson King]

Onana
Awb Lindelof Martinez Dalot
Amrabat Casemiro
Bruno
Mount Hojlund Rashford

Can’t see it though!

Two of those players might not even be fit to play.

 

[abailey123]

Hopefully Antony’s leave of absence won’t see us shoehorning Rashford on to the right.

I think we’ll line up:

Onana

AWB
Lindelof
Martinez
Dalot

Casemiro
Eriksen

Bruno

Pellistri
Hojlund
Rashford

Subs:
Bayindir, Maguire, Evans, Reugillon, McTominay, Amrabat, Sancho, Garnacho, Martial

If Amrabat is fit he starts over Eriksen as we need to be solid against Brighton.

 

[RuudTom83]

We have been unbeatable at Old Trafford…

Exactly people seem to have had a Men In Black style memory wipe and completely forgot all the good things this team has done.

A few dodgy performances shouldn't cause the 180 we are seeing all over the cafe.

 

[UTAretro]

Reckon we’ll give you a good game. Your home form is formidable, and I am predicted great support and something of a siege mentality from both the players and supporters. Should be a great atmosphere.

A lot hinges, as others have rightly said, on your centre-back pairing. Naturally, we are hoping upon hope for Maguire to play.

Funnily enough, I’d prefer to face a more progressive Ten Hag side than a dogged, stolid Mourinho side. In recent seasons, going right back to Potter but continuing under De Zerbi, we struggle to break down a low block. More and more players get involved in attacks (including our centre-backs) and we get picked apart on the break. This happened just the other week against West Ham - 80% possession but done three times on the counter attack.

However, I just can’t see Ten Hag doing this at Old Trafford, with all the expectations that comes with being Manchester United. He’ll try and take the game to us, leading to an open game with plenty of chances.

My prediction - 3-2 to you, but could easily be 2-2 or even 3-3. So much hinges on your team selection in defence.

 

[bosnian_red]

Onana
Wan Bissaka Lindelof Martinez Dalot
Casemiro
Amrabat Eriksen
Bruno Hojlund Rashford​

McTominay and Garnacho the 2 main subs?

 

[Crimson King]

Reckon we’ll give you a good game. Your home form is formidable, and I am predicted great support and something of a siege mentality from both the players and supporters. Should be a great atmosphere.

A lot hinges, as others have rightly said, on your centre-back pairing. Naturally, we are hoping upon hope for Maguire to play.

Funnily enough, I’d prefer to face a more progressive Ten Hag side than a dogged, stolid Mourinho side. In recent seasons, going right back to Potter but continuing under De Zerbi, we struggle to break down a low block. More and more players get involved in attacks (including our centre-backs) and we get picked apart on the break. This happened just the other week against West Ham - 80% possession but done three times on the counter attack.

However, I just can’t see Ten Hag doing this at Old Trafford, with all the expectations that comes with being Manchester United. He’ll try and take the game to us, leading to an open game with plenty of chances.

My prediction - 3-2 to you, but could easily be 2-2 or even 3-3. So much hinges on your team selection in defence.

It probably is going to be more of a dogged performance akin to the job West Ham did on you, purely because we'll be missing some key players that help play the other way. Allowing an open game would just play into Brighton's hands at the moment.

I might be wrong, but I won't be surprised, nor am I against it. We need to just get as many points on the board as possible until players start to find their best form and injured players come back as reinforcements.

 

[Sandikan]

Really need some of the injury crew back for this one.

If we start with Dalot left back, with Maguire, Evans and a rookie right winger, whilst throwing Hojlund in for his first start, it could be carnage.

 

[2 man midfield]

Onana

AWB
Lindelof
Martinez
Dalot

Casemiro
Amrabat
Bruno

Garnacho
Hojlund
Rashford