jamesjimmybyrondean
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Don't get the worry. If smaller oppositions come at us, we will kill them on the counter. If they decide to sit back, we have the players to split them open
We played Spurs and Sheffield. So we've played one decent team already.I know I am risking the “first real test” joke, but Southampton is the first decent team we’ll play since the games resumed. We’ll have to start this game strong or it will become hard work. I hope there’s no tiredness or complacency .
They are going to press us like hounds from the off. If we're anything like as sluggish as we started the last couple of game, they'll be all over us like a nasty rash and with Ings running hot, they have the quality to hurt us where Villa or Bournemouth couldn't.Don't get the worry. If smaller oppositions come at us, we will kill them on the counter. If they decide to sit back, we have the players to split them open
So you don't think that Chelsea and the rest will have the same issue??What’s that got to do with our team selections? You don’t run your own team into the ground because your opponents also have a busy schedule.
I predict 5-0 to United. We can't let the City score the most goals for the week anymore. We need have more hatrick, have more 5-0, heck even 9-0. If we truely belive that we are a changed team, our score line must also change. If needs to look like Man City moreMUST WIN.
Come on boys you've got this! Tunnel Vision! one game at a time. Lets win every game. Don't even worry about dead food Chelsea and Leicester,
I wouldn't want to compare us to city. We are already record holders of making alot of goals for several games.I predict 5-0 to United. We can't let the City score the most goals for the week anymore. We need have more hatrick, have more 5-0, heck even 9-0. If we truely belive that we are a changed team, our score line must also change. If needs to look like Man City more
Sorry out record doesn't mean much to me. Who cares if we've won with 3 goals of margin for 4 games in a row? If we have truly transitioned into a better team after Bruno and we are talking about winning titles next year and etc. We need to start performing to the same level of our rivals.I wouldn't want to compare us to city. We are already record holders of making alot of goals for several games.
Southampton won't be a easy game as the previous ones. I predict a close 2-1 victory.
It'll be a good test of how press-resistant our back line actually is. I don't want Bailly to start because I know he'll do something stupid, like try to control a ball that he should clear and end up gifting it to Redmond or whoever.this game is the real test.
If I were Ole and I learned that City ban stays for at least 1 more year and we are pretty much guaranteed UCL, I'd rest more than half of my key players against Crystal Palace. I agree with a strong lineup for tomorrow's gameTricky game but I think we will get the win. If so, not only do we go above Chelsea and Leicester, I believe we will get the psychological boost that should help us through the run in and at the same time put more pressure on the two aforementioned teams.
I would stick with the strongest team possible and if we get the win then re-evaluate the team for Thursday night with an eye on the FA Cup on the Sunday. Obviously top four is the priority but a win tomorrow night will certainly put us in a very favourable position. Particularly considering Leicester's tough last three game run in; Sheffield United, Spurs and ourselves .
Yes I totally agree. If City ban stays for at least a year then it makes sense to make key changes for the Palace game.If I were Ole and I learned that City ban stays for at least 1 more year and we are pretty much guaranteed UCL, I'd rest more than half of my key players against Crystal Palace. I agree with a strong lineup for tomorrow's game
Given they're dropping points today, which isn't too obvious. I wouldn't count on Bornemouth here, they are abysmal and Leicester seem to regain some form.Tricky game but I think we will get the win. If so, not only do we go above Chelsea and Leicester, I believe we will get the psychological boost that should help us through the run in and at the same time put more pressure on the two aforementioned teams.
not so much the worry of southampton, more the mentality worry of bottling another top 4 opportunity. It really did seem to effect them pre-corona, we could never capitalise no matter whom we played.At the risk of repeating myself I don't think we would have much difficulty in dealing with Southampton yes they have been in decent form but we have been superb without actually moving out of 2nd gear , this team seem to be capable of going couple of levels up if the need arises so expecting another Comfortable outing again.
To be fair I wouldn't count on Bournmouth today either. However, we are in the driving seat for Champions league particularly if the City ban stays.Given they're dropping points today, which isn't too obvious. I wouldn't count on Bornemouth here, they are abysmal and Leicester seem to regain some form.
I see what you mean, I really meant overall with remaining games but didn't explain myself properly. I don't expect Bournemouth to get anything from Leicester today (though I can always hope they do). I don't expect we will be above Leicester this coming Tuesday but I do think we will finish higher than them come season end.Given they're dropping points today, which isn't too obvious. I wouldn't count on Bornemouth here, they are abysmal and Leicester seem to regain some form.
Your argument currently appears to be that because other teams have a busy schedule, we shouldn’t bother trying to manage ours. We have a big squad for a reason and should use it.So you don't think that Chelsea and the rest will have the same issue??
Everyone in the FA cup has something to play for, it's the same for everyone.
I think your missing the point entirely here.Your argument currently appears to be that because other teams have a busy schedule, we shouldn’t bother trying to manage ours. We have a big squad for a reason and should use it.
Going into the FA Cup game next weekend, Chelsea have the best part of four days free, we have two; two days means a day of recovery from an evening fixture and then only one day’s training.
If City lose their appeal and United win on Monday, I absolutely expect Ole to give a few of those players the Thursday night off against Palace that would benefit from it. Williams could play for AWB, Bailly for Lindelöf, Fred or McT for Matic and Ighalo for Rashford.
If we still beat Palace as we should, a few others should get the West Ham game off in preparation for Leicester on the final day.
There’s no arrogance in this. In fact there’s a degree of humbleness in recognising our players are playing great, but still need to good rest and recovery to play at their best. I don’t believe that playing the same XI for the final six domestic matches is the best way for us to win them all.
I totally agree. Cannot believe how much our fans are shitting the bed. But I suppose it comes from years of having teams who continually let you down. The team is in too rich a vein of form, with too much quality and too much of a positive mentality to squander this position and I believe we will get the job done against Southampton. I have to give credit to Solskjaer because it has been quite the turnaround.I cant believe people are worried about this game that much. I watched their last two games, City absolutly smashed them but didn't have their shooting boots on. The Everton match was pretty even too and we are obviously way better than Everton.
if they play how I think they will play (come at us) then I see us getting a minimum 2 goals.
They did but that was before the very talented manager realised certain players weren't up to the task and removed them from their team. Hassenhutel is a very talented manager if you ask me and I think he could do a job at a bigger club.Leicester scored 8 passed them ?
9...but Southampton are terrible at home and very good away.Leicester scored 8 passed them ?
We won against almost all our rivals this season. Its against the lower teams we have been struggling and now we are dominating.Sorry out record doesn't mean much to me. Who cares if we've won with 3 goals of margin for 4 games in a row? If we have truly transitioned into a better team after Bruno and we are talking about winning titles next year and etc. We need to start performing to the same level of our rivals.
It was 9 and the fact that they had a player sent off after 12 mins may have affected the resultLeicester scored 8 passed them ?
Yep, think it was one of those days when every mistake Southampton made was punished, and everything that Leicester did came of. Ironically Southampton won at Leicester later in the season.It was 9 and the fact that they had a player sent off after 12 mins may have affected the result
Chelsea, Leicester and Arsenal are definitely rotating more than us. Have a look at their starting lineups since the restart.I think your missing the point entirely here.
I'm saying we should play the best first eleven we can to get a foothold in the game and then take off players as and when.
The reason being is a)we need to win every game, b)every team is in the same boat in terms of rest days etc c) Chelsea aren't resting players, Leicester aren't resting players, Arsenal aren't resting players.
Play the best team you can to win the game.
Bruno would be at more risk of injury coming on as a sub when we are chasing a win.
We shouldn't be wanting to finish any place other than third now, resting important players en mass sends out a different signal.
With the form we have, I say go for the killCertainly I'll be more than happy with that.
Chris Kavanagh