[Threesus]

We should have been within touching distance of City man, how did we mess up? So many points dropped against Sheffield, arsenal, Everton and west brom. I have got no confidence in our lot beating these. It will be just like us to go and lose to them.
They need lessons from Fergie to improve their mentality

 

[always_hoping]

Is Bruce a bus parker?

We normally beat his teams handily don't we? Hasn't it become a running joke that he doesn't actually want to beat United?

He parked the bus in the 1-0 win in St James Park last year, they had 30% possession and their goal was their first shot on target. That was his only win against Man United as manager. He got 5 draws against Man United and 3 of them was 0-0.

 

[Pexbo]

Let’s hope we see the kid for a few minutes

Thought he was going to do that trick where they take the shirt off with the ball balanced on the back of his neck and I was ready to punch a hole through my iPad screen.

 

[SER19]

Last couple of weeks have just ruined any sense of fun in the league for me though a very strong 2nd would be good progress. A commanding win is much needed

 

[Withnail]

He parked the bus in the 1-0 win in St James Park last year, they had 30% possession and their goal was their first shot on target. That was his only win against Man United as manager. He got 5 draws against Man United and 3 of them was 0-0.

Thanks I'd forgotten how last year's game went. Nailed on to do it again if it worked last year.

Hopefully we start well and get an early goal.

 

[Gator Nate]

Henderson
AWB - Bailly - Maguire - Shaw
McTominay - Fred
Bruno
Mata - Cavani - Rashford
​

Since they'll probably park the bus and try to nick a goal on the break, we need a solid defense and an ability to maneuver up front. Bruno/Mata/Cavani would do that well. In fact, I might even swap out Rashford for Greenwood, but Ole won't do that.

I have no hope that Ole will go this route, though. He'll have Lindelof out there at the very least, and DDG will be in goal. He'll probably go Rashford/Cavani/Martial up front, too.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Henderson
AWB - Bailly - Maguire - Shaw
McTominay - Fred
Bruno
Mata - Cavani - Rashford
​

Since they'll probably park the bus and try to nick a goal on the break, we need a solid defense and an ability to maneuver up front. Bruno/Mata/Cavani would do that well. In fact, I might even swap out Rashford for Greenwood, but Ole won't do that.

I have no hope that Ole will go this route, though. He'll have Lindelof out there at the very least, and DDG will be in goal. He'll probably go Rashford/Cavani/Martial up front, too.

Without Wilson they’re missing a scorer. However with St Maximin and Almiron with Willock behind, they will need to be watched

 

[Redlyn]

Henderson
AWB Bailly Maguire Shaw
McFred
Bruno
Greenwood Cavani Rashford

But I guess Martial will start this one for Greenwood with Rash on the right, since he's fresher, Lindelof instead of Bailly, and DDG will play.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Henderson
AWB Bailly Maguire Shaw
McFred
Bruno
Greenwood Cavani Rashford

But I guess Martial will start this one for Greenwood with Rash on the right, since he's fresher, and I also guess DDG will play.

As long as Lindelof is nowhere near I’m happy with that

 

[Redlyn]

As long as Lindelof is nowhere near I’m happy with that

I was thinking it while creating the lineup and forgot to mention at the end... Sorry to say he is likely to play. I even updated my post. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

I was thinking it while creating the lineup and forgot to mention at the end... Sorry to say he is likely to play. I even updated my post. Hope I'm wrong.

Of the last 8/9 matches with Bailly as Maguire’s partner we’ve won 7

 

[Annihilate Now!]

If Scott is out, do we really need Fred and Matic? Would feel like overkill... Hopefully VdB is back, could be a good game for him.

 

[Devil may care]

I've never been the biggest Matic fan but risking McTominay in this game seems unwise, if Cavani is fit enough I think Ole will start him as he knows he can rest him for a week before we play Chelsea.

 

[Okey]

This one will be an easy win. It's the next couple I'm worried about.

 

[Samid]

This one will be an easy win. It's the next couple I'm worried about.

Why are you worried about the return leg?

 

[Okey]

Why are you worried about the return leg?

Hahaha! The next couple Premier league games, obviously.

 

[Samid]

Hahaha! The next couple Premier league games, obviously.

Tuchel doesn't usually park the bus against us, think that game will suit us. Not worried about Palace, they were fortunate to catch us in pre season mode last time around.

 

[M Bison]

1-1 I think, Hope not but I can see it.

 

[Longlivekeano]

———————Henderson————-

AwB——--Bailly—Maguire—Shaw

———————McTominay————

————-Bruno————-Fred———

Greenwood—Cavani—-Rashford

 

[bosnian_red]

Henderson
Wan Bissaka Bailly Maguire Shaw
Van de Beek Fred
Greenwood Bruno Rashford
Cavani
​

Newcastle are shit, so we really should be getting a comfortable win. Would start VdB here if fit as we'll be dominating the possession and they'll likely just park the bus so we'll need some more technical ability in there.

 

[UnofficialDevil]

———————Henderson————-

AwB——--Bailly—Maguire—Shaw

———————McTominay————

————-Bruno————-Fred———

Greenwood—Cavani—-Rashford

Ole wil never play 4.1.2.3

 

[The Brown Bull]

Diallo should start as captain based on last nights performance. They need to re-decorate Old Trafford and have a big picture of his head on the seat covers.

I like it.

 

[Flying_Heckfish]

Newcastle are battling and have big injuries. We need to play quickly, if we play the same as against Sheff United and WBA we are in for another paainful 90' of zombie-ball.

Please play Bailly!

 

[SecondFig]

Would like to see Henderson, James and Bailly all keep their places - but strongly suspect all three will drop back out

 

[Gasolin]

Would like to see Henderson, James and Bailly all keep their places - but strongly suspect all three will drop back out

James rightfully, he needs to be rotated. Henderson and Bailly could send a strong message but we will see, it's all about planning.

 

[red_de_pologne]

I can understand DDG vs Hendo being a dilemma for Ole, but Bailly simply has to play when he's fit, he'll be injured any minute now, whether he plays or not, and we play so much better with him alongside Harry.

 

[rron10]

I really feel Soton vibes before this game

 

[downunder red]

we are going to smash them 3 0 !

 

[GoldanoGraham]

We will need an early goal - Newcastle will put everyone behind the ball and it will be a shite game if we can’t get an early goal and make them come out a bit.

This certainly won’t be like midweek - 21 players camped in their half most of the game.

Really could do with Cavani for this game - balls into the box and look for knockdowns/2nd ball shots.

We won’t be able to play nea one-twos as there will be no room - direct football - get a goal up and then hopefully things open up and we can play a nicer game.

deffo should play Bailey to snuff out any long ball counters from them - as long as there is some pace at the back Maguire can push forward.

Would like to see VDB play in a strong starting team - we won’t need 2 holding midfielders for this one - we need more creativity - even possibility of Mata?

 

[stubie]

This is the game where Newcastle always score first and then Lascelles decides to play like Franco Baresi in the 1994 World Cup Final

 

[daveoliver91]

Let’s hope we see the kid for a few minutes

Someone should create the video with the song "Life is life" in the background, just like that vid from Maradona.
Hopefully we will get a win tomorrow, having a nervy feeling though.

 

[GMoore23]

Ole wil never play 4.1.2.3

Also, why push Fred higher than Mctominay when he offers next to nothing attack wise.

 

[RashyForPM]

Henderson
AWB Bailly Maguire Shaw
McT Fred
Greenwood Bruno Rashford
Cavani*

*If not fit, Dan James and Mason goes up top again. Otherwise, play the strongest side we have, and that includes the two holding midfielders. We can still attack well through good movement, accurate passing and shooting and coordinated high-pressing. No one has ever lost a game because Fred started over VdB. I love Donny but the two DMs are better and more useful than him atm.

Man United 2-0 Newcastle.

 

[pacifictheme]

I wouldn't say mctominay is a dm anyway. He's a box to box and has chipped in with some useful goals this season.

 

[pablo__p]

Would love if they went down instead of Fulham.

We need a good start, don't concede and try to score asap #owen

 

[pauldyson1uk]

DDG will start ,I have no doubt about that.

 

[laughtersassassin]

Not looking forward to Martial starting this. Lately he is like playing with 10 men.

And I'm someone who has always been a massive fan of his.

Also De Gea does not deserve to play but he will.

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Let’s hope we see the kid for a few minutes

It's nice but it's no Marco Perez.

 

[GMoore23]

Think it will be this due to injurys

De Gea
Bissaka - Lindelof - Maguire - Shaw
Fred - Matic
Bruno
Greenwood - Martial - Rashford

What I'd like to see

Henderson
Williams/Tuanzebe - Lindelof - Maguire - Shaw
Fred - Matic
Bruno
Greenwood - Rashford - James

 

[Red71]

Henderson
AWB Bailly Maguire Shaw
McFred
Bruno
Greenwood Cavani Rashford

But I guess Martial will start this one for Greenwood with Rash on the right, since he's fresher, Lindelof instead of Bailly, and DDG will play.

Gaarrhhh, I think you’ve nailed it unfortunately! I’m desperately hoping we see the team you’ve suggested but like you, deep down I have that disappointed feeling that it’ll be DDG, Lindelof and Martial...ah well, as long as we win I guess...