Very good performance from the team considering how easy it is to lose focus because of the big match on Tuesday.
We really defended well and limited them to only 1 shot the whole game. Debatable over whether holt fouled Evra in the buildup too.
Great hattrick by Shinji. His movement and finishing were superb today. Give it some time and we have a special midfielder on our hands. He is only beginning to adjust to English football.
We didn't exactly field a weakened lineup although clearly Rio, Rafael and Giggs were rested for Tuesday. Not sure who else will be in the team that played today though. My guess is that Vidic keeps his place and obviously Evra too. Carrick, Rooney and RVP will definately start but it will be interesting to see if Tom Cleverley will be partnering Carrick in midfield, or will it be Phil Jones again?
On the wings is where it will be anyones guess. Nani, Valencia and Young are all in for a good shout. Welbeck and Chicharito could be favored over a natural winger too. Nonetheless, a good problem to have and it should keep mourinho guessing as to what formation we are going to play on Tuesday.
Great job by the team to thump norwich 4-0 and keep the pressure on citeh.