Exactly, if we went there 5 ahead, we'd still have that security net but now it's just gonna be far too tense. We should park the bus.The Manchester Title Race
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Exactly, if we went there 5 ahead, we'd still have that security net but now it's just gonna be far too tense. We should park the bus.The title was over, but it's a good thing we had an 8 point lead because we've bottled it these last few weeks. We really need to sort out our defense for next week because city will tear us apart if we don't. Good thing our attacking players are back to form, but looking at the position we were in two weeks ago, we could have been guaranteed the title with a draw against city. Now we need to draw against city and win the rest.
the total opposite. play it the way we played it in the community shield match...pressure the ball wherever it's at. up the pitch, halfway, or our end, pressure the ball. don't allow them to set up. counter at every opportunity.
Every single one of you knee-jerkers would've taken this situation 15 rounds a go. Get a grip, you embarass the forum.
Like I said it always happen, yesterday madrid did what happens normally like I said and next week united will beat city you can quote me on that.
Would be the worst way possible to play against them.
Yes, but 2 weeks ago we were 8 points ahead. Does it not bother you how we have bottled it these last few games?
Of course it bothers me, but there is nothing we can do except concentrate on the next game. If we want to discuss our previous games I rather we discuss how we should improve rather then hitting the panic button. Besides, if I recall correctly, last time we played poorly prior to a derby, we won. We are good at bouncing back in big games.
And ten years ago they were in The Championship.
I wouldn't read too much into that match. We played that way for 3 games, haven't played like it since. Haven't got the players to.
Not really, they're like Barca, they're quite one dimensional. If we stifle their attacks(which will all come through the centre) remain compact, do a couple of man mark jobs, we can get a 0-0. Taking them on would be suicide with our soft centre and defensively atrocious fullbacks.
Perspective
A) City haven't won today yet, although they probably will
B) Regarding the game at Eastlands, they need to beat us, not the other way round, there are two outcomes which favour us, a draw and a victory. According to the bookmakers odds, a favourable outcome is significantly more likely than an unfavourable on, and that's an assessment I'd agree with.
C) Should we lose at Eastlands, and City win today Manchester City still have to travel to the Sports Direct Arena, again, requiring a win. Newcastle have only lost there twice this season, and are challenging for a potential Champions League place - they're likely to get at least a point.
We're still favourites, and rightly so.
A) City haven't won today yet, although they probably will
B) Regarding the game at Eastlands, they need to beat us, not the other way round, there are two outcomes which favour us, a draw and a victory. According to the bookmakers odds, a favourable outcome is significantly more likely than an unfavourable on, and that's an assessment I'd agree with.
C) Should we lose at Eastlands, and City win today Manchester City still have to travel to the Sports Direct Arena, again, requiring a win. Newcastle have only lost there twice this season, and are challenging for a potential Champions League place - they're likely to get at least a point.
We're still favourites, and rightly so.
Can't blame people for being a bit negative...I think people just want to sound off.
wow...what an idiot.
meh, he got his publicity.
I don't think I'm more annoyed about anytnig at this moment than that stupid fecking idiot at Old Trafford he 'amusingly' has created a 'why always we (20)' banner which doesn't make any fecking sense. Prick.
I know we still have the advantage, but as Fergie says the "initiative" has been passed to city. I think any fervant united fan will feel as though they have been punched in the stomach today....its a natural feeling
You're right , if we went back 15 games.
But we're not, we're here now and we blew a two goal lead. It's understandable we're upset
I celebrated the title after City lost against Arsenal, It would be the worst day in my life if we throw it away.
yep wolves will take points of city 
will they feck.
if they beat us then they're ahead because of goal difference with 2 games left.
will they feck.if they beat us then they're ahead because of goal difference with 2 games left.
If we manage to throw this title away I fear I'll have to go into hiding for a year... can't imagine the abuse United fans will get at work and school if we bottle this.
That's what every ABU has been waiting for.
But since we never do it the easy way it would probably have been too much to ask for winning the league by 8 points.
That's what every ABU has been waiting for.
But since we never do it the easy way it would probably have been too much to ask for winning the league by 8 points.
I know what you mean, I'd rather we hadn't caught up than lose now.
I think I could be philosophical if it wasn't City.
But if they do win the title, I'll look forward to the influx of OOTs and see what they have to say about that. Seeing as it's only United who get the glory-seekers and the OOTs.
But if they do win the title, I'll look forward to the influx of OOTs and see what they have to say about that. Seeing as it's only United who get the glory-seekers and the OOTs.
Squeeky bum time.
If we lose to City again, they deserve to be champions anyway, an 8 point lead really shouldn't be thrown away like this.
I still enjoyed our football today, great attacking football. The defensive lapses were horrible, but with Vidic back next year and another fullback joining we should be alright.
If we lose to City again, they deserve to be champions anyway, an 8 point lead really shouldn't be thrown away like this.
I still enjoyed our football today, great attacking football. The defensive lapses were horrible, but with Vidic back next year and another fullback joining we should be alright.
Newcastle play Chelsea on the Wednesday before the City game on the Saturday (early kick off as well). This could be very significant considering they play the same players every game.
If City beat us then they'll beat Newcastle as well
God some of you are depressing at times. I'm confident of a result at city.
Wolves are giving their all today. Anyone who has a go at them with regards to this match can eff off.
Just like Wigan beat us and Arsenal, but couldn't beat Fulham.
Obviously City can beat Newcastle but it's daft to state it as fact.
If we lose to City we could always outscore Swansea and Sunderland something like 12-0 and still win it. BUT we will get a point at least at City I'm sure
magic number...
combination of points won by us and/or points lost by massive to win the prem.
maybe we'll get an owen v city-like winner next week.
combination of points won by us and/or points lost by massive to win the prem.
maybe we'll get an owen v city-like winner next week.
3 pts ahead going into the derby, it's still in our hands. We will go to the council house and get something from the match I'm confident of that, keep the faith keep believing we will make it number 20!!
Those two comeback draws city got versus Sunderland and stoke suddenly look like good results now.
the derby winner will win the premierleague...
My optimism for this whole title race has just disappeared quicker than a 2 goal lead at Old Trafford. I'm seeing visions of Kompany lifting the premier league trophy and I don't like it.
Get a grip you absoloute fannys. We have a 3 point lead, their are 3 possible outcomes in next weeks game two which would suit us better than them, we both still have two games to play after next week aswell where anything can happen. It is our's to lose, yes we would all like the gap to be wider but i'd of took this lead going into the game a month back and i will take it now.
Still see us drawing (at least) at theirs and still see them dropping points at Newcastle. But the way we've been playing Swansea and Sunderland will be anything but straightforward.
Yep. Both Swansea and Sunderland will come at us with nothing to lose. A bit like what Everton did. Everyone expected them to drop deep and play with 10 behind the ball, but when there's not much at stake teams can afford to have a go. Our defense better be up for it.
For a lot of those Swansea players, playing at OT will be the chance of the lifetime. They will be right up for it and will see a lot more of the ball than we're accustomed to.