[Nou_Camp99]

3 games in 6 days. The fixture list killed them.

The integrity of the season is definitely in question to be fair. The 5 sub rule has totally changed the landscape. The bigger clubs have far more strength in depth so it's been harsh on likes of Sheff United.

It's beniffed us though. Need to go for 7 wins and a draw minimum now out of our 8 games or I don't think we will stand a chance of top 4 and will be relying on 5th being given CL or winning EL.

 

[Nickelodeon]

The integrity of the season is definitely in question to be fair. The 5 sub rule has totally changed the landscape. The bigger clubs have far more strength in depth so it's been harsh on likes of Sheff United.

It's beniffed us though. Need to go for 7 wins and a draw minimum now out of our 8 games or I don't think we will stand a chance of top 4 and will be relying on 5th being given CL or winning EL.

They would rather settle it on the pitch then have had 'what if' situation had the season been ruled out. The season is as unfair on them as any other club.

Just before lockdown, we were in the best run of form for a long time while Spurs were struggling all over. Ultimately, that one result for us might've made getting into top 4 a bit too far for us.

 

[Stevondo8]

Not sure why people are saying to rest players in this game. We’ve got Norwich in the FA cup next, rotate for that one. Every league game is a must win in pursuit on too 4.

ddg, AWB, bailly, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Bruno, Pogba, greenwood, Rashford, martial

Likes of Ighalo, Williams, Mata can come in for the FA cup.

 

[SirAnderson]

Too early to say they will raise their game for this and play like a prime Barca?
Then cue the "game raising cnuts", "keeper is having a worldie" for good measure.

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Did you type this in the mirror?

 

[amolbhatia50k]

This will be a tight game 1 or 2 goals either way, I don’t get the OT advantage for us in this there is no fans to push us on,

As for the 3 in midfield I’d say the only change will be matic for scotty, Pogba off the bench, as we will want someone early on to break up there play.

Almost every game we play is tight. Even games where you have a confident feeling going in quickly become tight and tense affairs as per the norm. Hopefully we can start dominating games at home more with better quality in midfield in particular.

 

[Robbo 7]

With the amount of games coming up, I'm expecting a few changes:

DDG
AWB-Maguire-Bailly-Williams
Bruno-Matic-Pogba
Greenwood-Ighalo-Rashford

 

[eire-red]

We should be at an advantage in these games. Empty stadiums takes the emotion from football slightly, and it should be boiling down to the team with the superior players.

Sheffield were terrible against Newcastle, so I would expect a reaction from them. However, this is their third game already, and they played Sunday so we have the extra recovery time.

No excuses for this one, we need a minimum of 18 from our final 24 to be in with a chance I feel for Top 4. Can't afford a slip up here.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Both Greenwood & Pogba have to start. I’ll be absolutely lost for words if they don’t.

It hasn't stopped you before

 

[Inigo Montoya]

With the amount of games coming up, I'm expecting a few changes:

Massimo Taibi
AWB-Maguire-Bailly-Williams
Bruno-Matic-Pogba
Greenwood-Ighalo-Rashford

Fixed

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

If we don't win this we don't deserve top 4

 

[siw2007]

Even though, they haven't really got going since the restart, I still expect a tough game. Nonetheless I would still go for a top heavy selection.

De Gea
Wan Bissaka Bailly Maguire Williams
Fernandes Matic Pogba
Greenwood Martial Rashford
​

I think they will try the low block that Spurs applied effectively, so we should play a more creative midfield so we can break them down easier. I think Lindelof was struggling with an injury in the previous game so Bailly gets in, Williams in for Shaw for rotation.

I'm not panicking yet over top 4 chances as going 5 points behind was always a strong possibility, but this is a must win game for us.

 

[Rozay]

I can’t see them getting anything without Phil Jones in creative midfield for them this time.

 

[Class of 63]

Goalie when needed
AWB Bailly Maguire Williams
McTominay Fred
Fernandes
Greenwood Ighalo Rashford

3-0​

 

[Solius]

Genuinely think it should be this XI:

Romero
AWB - Bailly - Maguire - Shaw
Bruno - Matic - Pogba
Greenwood - Martial - Rashford

Romero has been flawless when he’s played and deserves a chance. What’s the point in having the best backup in the world and using him in the odd cup game.

Lindelöf is weak and always looks like he has a mistake in him. I know Maguire made the error against Spurs but I do think he’s way more consistent.

Greenwood over James is a no brainer. I think Matic or McTominay could do the role fine but Matic probably better for balance if we play Pogba and Bruno.

 

[FerociousCorgis]

Not sure why people are saying to rest players in this game. We’ve got Norwich in the FA cup next, rotate for that one. Every league game is a must win in pursuit on too 4.

ddg, AWB, bailly, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Bruno, Pogba, greenwood, Rashford, martial

Likes of Ighalo, Williams, Mata can come in for the FA cup.

Exactly. Too many people going crazy. Get Romero the game against Norwich if people want to see him so bad. Put in pogba and prob greenwood, and put out strongest starting lineup possible. Sheffield will be tired from 3 games and are missing players. Right now FA cup is 3rd on importance, and Norwich look like trash anyways. Absolutely must win games pretty much here on out in league if we want that to be our chance for ucl next year and not have to rely on tricky europa one legged ties now. Id literally start 11 new players against Norwich to get a full rest for starters

 

[ReallyUSA]

Surprisingly a huge game. If Ole is dead set on managing Pog's minutes, he needs to do it in reverse. Let him influence the game early on, and hopefully we can get a solid lead by the time he decides to pull him. Hope to see Greenwood instead of James for this one too.

 

[12OunceEpilogue]

I've got three changes from the other day, with Matic, Pogba and Greenwood in for Fred, McTominay and James. Whatever happens I want Pogba and Greenwood to start, we need to get on the front foot against a bit of a beleaguered-looking Blades side and really put them on the ropes from the off. Also it's a must win, absolutely no excuses will wash with me if we don't get the three points.

 

[Santoryo]

3 games in 6 days. The fixture list killed them.

Damn this is brutal.

 

[JustinC00]

Rashford------Martial-----Greenwood

-------------Pogba-----Bruno
---------------------Matic

Shaw-Maguire-Bailly-AWB
-------------------DDG


Play the 1st half with your best side, manage minutes in the 2nd half when you hopefully have a lead. Plus Norwich is next in the FA Cup and James, Fred, and McTominay can start against them

 

[vanderpants]

I would keep ddg in 11 but I would drop martial and James, need to figure which midfielder to drop for pogba too

 

[passing-wind]

We need 3 points not fussed about the personnel as long as Solskjaer has identified a plan to be effective its all that matters.

 

[Dr. Dwayne]

Ole: "Dean, if you let in six you'll be our number one next season"
Henderson: "Ok, boss."

 

[flappyjay]

We need that Ole first 10 games in charge form for the rest of the league fixtures. We put out the strongest 11 we can on Wednesday.

 

[Gerald G]

Why would you guys drop Martial after one slightly underwhelming game??
Anyway...

De Gea
AWB--Lindelof--Maguire--Shaw
Bruno--Matic--Pogba
Greenwood--Martial--Rashford

Subs: Romero; Williams, Bailly; McTominay, Fred, Lingard, Mata; James, Ighalo​

 

[pratyush_utd]

Greenwood and Pogba has to start this game

 

[Rozay]

Ole: "Dean, if you let in six you'll be our number one next season"
Henderson: "Ok, boss."

Now we just need the PL to change the rules to let him play against his parent club!

 

[Strelok]

Why would you guys drop Martial after one slightly underwhelming game??
Anyway...

De Gea
AWB--Lindelof--Maguire--Shaw
Bruno--Matic--Pogba
Greenwood--Martial--Rashford

Subs: Romero; Williams, Bailly; McTominay, Fred, Lingard, Mata; James, Ighalo​

Pretty much this. Will be a tough match with they sit deep and us have to break through. Matic will play imo. He'll form a back three with Maguire and Lindelof to allow Shaw and AWB going forward.

If no brainfart this time, we'll win I think.

 

[Sassy Colin]

We've got to stop starting with James and bringing on Greenwood for the last 15 minutes. Do it the other way round and perhaps James's pace might be useful towards the end of the game when legs are getting tired.

 

[Bobcat]

We should be at an advantage in these games. Empty stadiums takes the emotion from football slightly, and it should be boiling down to the team with the superior players.

Sheffield were terrible against Newcastle, so I would expect a reaction from them. However, this is their third game already, and they played Sunday so we have the extra recovery time.

No excuses for this one, we need a minimum of 18 from our final 24 to be in with a chance I feel for Top 4. Can't afford a slip up here.

They cant play Hendo and have quite a few injuries in defense so if we are sharp going forward i expect us to score a few on them

 

[BootsyCollins]

To a mod : Dont know if its the right place or if its been asked before, but it is possible to change the lineup prediction so we can have 5 subs? Or does that mess with the point counting system?

 

[SweetRightFoot]

Ole: "Dean, if you let in six you'll be our number one next season"
Henderson: "Ok, boss."

He's not playing, ineligible to face parent club.

They're also missing two defenders if I remember correctly.

We need to play Pogba and Bruno for this one. Sheff are playing away with the weakest back 6 they've had all season. We need to control and create around the box.

 

[Tom Cato]

Not sure why people are saying to rest players in this game. We’ve got Norwich in the FA cup next, rotate for that one. Every league game is a must win in pursuit on too 4.

ddg, AWB, bailly, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Bruno, Pogba, greenwood, Rashford, martial

Likes of Ighalo, Williams, Mata can come in for the FA cup.

Honestly Sheffield is the perfect game for Juan Mata to come in and play with Bruno and Pogba. We need his creativity and passing foot to help get through what is undoubtedly going to be a massively passive side.

 

[roonster09]

Honestly Sheffield is the perfect game for Juan Mata to come in and play with Bruno and Pogba. We need his creativity and passing foot to help get through what is undoubtedly going to be a massively passive side.

We struggled to cope with Sheffield United physically, they bullied us, if we play Mata it would be brutal scenes on the pitch.

 

[Jonno]

I can't believe they've been made to play 3 games in 5 days! All their hard work has come undone due to the PL prioritising the wrong things unfortunately.

Still, we'll take it. I hope we start Pogba and Bruno and see what we're made of. I honestly wouldn't be against Ighalo over Martial for physicality and presence in the 6 yard box.

 

[Jonno]

Honestly Sheffield is the perfect game for Juan Mata to come in and play with Bruno and Pogba. We need his creativity and passing foot to help get through what is undoubtedly going to be a massively passive side.

Agree. We need technicians over speed merchants in this game. James should be benched and Mata should come in.

DDG

AWB Lindelof Maguire Shaw

Fred

Pogba Bruno

Mata Martial Rashford

​

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

Think it will be this

De Gea

Shaw Lindelof Maguire AWB

Mctominay Pogba

Greenwood Bruno Rashford

Martial​

 

[DanNistelrooy]

Agree. We need technicians over speed merchants in this game. James should be benched and Mata should come in.

DDG

AWB Lindelof Maguire Shaw

Fred

Pogba Bruno

Mata Martial Rashford

​

Agree with most of this - especially the Mata shout, think this game would be perfect for him as we need extra creativity.

My only changes would be Bailly in for Lindelof and Matic in for Fred. Their biggest threat will be from set pieces so adding Matic and Bailly in would help in that department and keeps the squad fresh.

 

[TheReligion]

I like the sound of Mata coming in on the right, Pogba and Bruno in behind with Matic sitting.

Think that lot for an hour should kill the game and then rotate as the game goes on and utilise James, Greenwood, Mctominay etc.

 

[jamesjimmybyrondean]

Martial has chemistry with Pogba Bruno Mata and Rashford. To put all of them with him would be