Man Utd vs Tottenham: Match Thread

scat1620

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doctor stefan Freud said:

I'm so nervous, I've forgotten how to eat crisps

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@DannyNZ is a big fan of crisps, to be fair.

 

mark87

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scat1620 said:

Just like to point out that the Sky conspiracy against Spurs continues to know no bounds, with their 3 in-studio pundits having all represented either Spurs, or Spurs *and* Liverpool, for a game between Spurs and Man Utd. Those bloody Sky bastards are just so biased against us!!

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I'm glad somebody sees it.

 

fluffybunnyuk

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i'll watch the 1st half , dont want to feel the bitter disappointment of a 1946th minute winner by moan disunited.

 

Archibald&Crooks

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I reckon anyone complaining of bias should have the courage of their convictions and turn the telly off

 

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SpursDave88

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Why has Sanchez (who has been exceplent) been dropped for Dier? Are we going with a back 4?

 

Archibald&Crooks

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SpursDave88 said:

Why has Sanchez (who has been exceplent) been dropped for Dier? Are we going with a back 4?

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Opinion has it it's to piss off SC.

 

Wellspurs

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I'm watching at a pub in Romford just in time to see the West Ham celebration procession go past.

 

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TH1239

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Shadydan said:

How do you know that Son is playing as a lone striker, how do you know that he's not playin in a false role like he did a against Man City for example?

I find the calls for Llorente perplexing especially when he's played he has been pretty average when called upon and we know that Son can do a job playing as a front man for us.

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Llorente was very good against the best team in the world, Real Madrid. He generated two golden chances for us to win the match. Against West Ham, he created our first goal and got virtually no service the rest of the match. His other appearances in the league have been short cameos. This is arguably the most difficult league fixture of the season given the venue and opposition, which I think would've suited an older, experienced player in a focal point position.

Whether Son has been playing as a lone striker or as a false nine, it isn't a role that traditionally suits him for club or country against physical defenders. Everyone remembers City at WHL last season, but their backline was atrocious that day, and in subsequent matches, Son didn't play well when give additional responsibilities.

Like I said in my post previously, I think we'll get something today, but I just feel Llorente would've been a better option as a target man against three physical center backs.

 

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g_harry

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Think we will see back four today.

...................lloris....................
aurier....toby.....verts....davies
.............dier....winks..............
....sissoko...alli....eriksen.......
...................son.....................

 

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shelfboy68

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Wellspurs said:

I'm watching at a pub in Romford just in time to see the West Ham celebration procession go past.

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Yes I'm not that far away from you and I'm waiting for the DVD and celebration calendar to come out.

 

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Giovanni

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Will be interesting. Just hope son can get hold of the ball and keep it. Otherwise i can see us being toothless.

 

Gaz_Gammon

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Looks a good line up, strong in midfield and nice to see Poch keep faith with Son.

 

The Apprentice

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Think we'll win 5-0

 

mark87

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Archibald&Crooks said:

Opinion has it it's to piss off SC.

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I'm glad somebody sees it.

 

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coys200

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No sanchez Against Rashford And Lukaku pace is massive mistake.Hope I’m wrong but fear I’m not.

 

dagraham

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Neee some big performances from Alli, Eriksen and Son today.

Let’s hope we’re not as timid as we were at OT last season.

 

Woodyy

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They’ve given us plenty of attention pre match

 

Colonel_Klinck

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Good lineup from Poch. Son will scare their back 3 far more with his pace than Llorente. 4 at the back allows an extra man in midfield. I’m feeling a bit more confident today after yesterday’s slit my wrists moment when Kane was announced as injured. If the players are bang up for this I think we’ll do em

 

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g_harry

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dagraham said:

Neee some big performances from Alli, Eriksen and Son today.

Let’s hope we’re not as timid as we were at OT last season.

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Yes, it was a poor performance last year - lets hope Poch has reinforced that today

 

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Giovanni

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Will they target aurier? Sure will.