Team v. Man United

[Mr Pink]

If Mason makes it, think it will be:

Lloris

Trippier
Toby
Jan
Rose

Bentaleb
Mason

Dembele
Eriksen
Chadli

Kane

 

[double0]

We can't afford Fellanini the freedom in the air and for that reason I'd pick Fazio.

Vorm

Walker
Fazio
Vertonghen
Rose

Bentaleb
Alli /Winks /Dier/Aldeweireld/Veljkovic

Lamela
Eriksen
Chadli

Kane



If Mason is fit he'd slot in with Bentaleb.

 

[E17yid]

We can't afford Fellanini the freedom in the air and for that reason I'd pick Fazio.

Vorm

Walker
Fazio
Vertonghen
Rose

Bentaleb
Alli /Winks /Dier/Aldeweireld

Lamela
Eriksen
Chadli

Kane

Yeah, he did a great job at dealing with benteke against villa last season.

Toby is the only first team signing we've made and you wouldn't play him? Baffling, IMO.

 

[npearl4spurs]

We can't afford Fellanini the freedom in the air and for that reason I'd pick Fazio.

Fellaini is suspended for this match.

 

[double0]

Fellaini is suspended for this match.

That's good news if true. He completely ripped us apart last season.

 

[spursfan77]

I've just seen who the referee is. Prepare to be pissed off



Referee: Moss, Jonathan
Assistant Referee: Brooks, John
Assistant Referee: Smart, Edward
Fourth Official: Marriner, Andre

 

[am_yisrael_chai]

John Moss has been put in charge FFS

I always wondered what happened to him after Culture Club

 

[jobdone]

I've just seen who the referee is. Prepare to be pissed off

Referee: Moss, Jonathan

You never know, he might be shite in our favour this time. Maybe. Please.

 

[ItsBoris]

Lloris/Vorm
Trippier--Alderweireld--Vertonghen--Rose
Dier---Bentaleb
Lamela---Eriksen---Chadli
Kane​

I think we need a defensive presence in midfield so included Dier. I'd actually be tempted to play a 4-3-3:

Lloris/Vorm
Trippier--Alderweireld--Vertonghen--Rose
Dier
Alli----Bentaleb
Lamela---Kane---Chadli
​

But don't think Poch would do that.

 

[spursfan77]

You never know, he might be shite in our favour this time. Maybe. Please.

Ive never seen that happen but I hope to be pleasantly surprised!

There's more likelihood of him making a succession of spectacular balls ups I suspect.

 

[Lilbaz]

Lloris
Tripier
Verts
Toby
Rose
Alli
Bentaleb
Chadli
Eriksen
Lamela
Kane

 

[Qualsonic]

Just found out my tv provider has not got the rights this year for the Premier League - fucking Berlusconi!

Going to have to either get Sky (for FoxSports) or a better internet connection to stream.

 

[wpd659]

Lloris
Trippier
Toby
Jan
Rose
Bentaleb
Alli
Dembele
Lamela
Eriksen
Kane

 

[Blaugrana]

The team united fans on redcafe expect to start is

De Gea
Darmian Smalling Blind Shaw
Schneiderlin Carrick
Mata Memphis Young
Rooney

 

[Doomchicken]

Lloris
Trippier Alderweireld Vertonghen Rose
Alli Bentaleb
Lamela Dembele Chadli
Kane​

Last time we met they absolutely dominated us in midfield, so we're going to need to do something different. Dembele was subbed on in the first half last time, so hopefully Poch can see that we need a physical presence in our midfield. Therefore, I've put Dembele in there. It's a 4-2-3-1 on paper because Poch is allergic to the 4-3-3, but it will play like a 4-3-3.

The attack is set up to be somewhat lopsided. Our main creative outlet, Lamela, and our best crosser, Trippier, are both on the right side. Alli is also more offensive than Bentaleb. The two players who make runs and win headers, Kane and Chadli, are in the centre and on the left, respectively.

Our main tactic will be to use our numbers in midfield to win possession, and then get the ball out to the right. Lamela can cut inside and look for a through ball, and Trippier can cross - both of them looking for Kane and Chadli. Shaw is the weaker of their fullbacks, and might not be 100%, so he'll be targeted. United will pick up on this and move towards that side, which will leave them vulnerable for quick switches of play to Rose, who has the pace to beat Darmian.

Defensively, we'll need to keep their attacking three of Mata, Depay, Young from getting the ball. Trippier and Rose will need to stick close to their wide men when they've got the ball, with Mason and Bentaleb taking turns to mark the central player. If we can limit their influence, I'm confident Toby and Jan can keep Rooney under control.

If everyone plays to their potential, we'll fucking destroy them.

 

[guy]

We'll get torn to pieces if Dier plays CM.

Lucky fellaini is out, we'll only have to deal with mata and depay, phew

 

[Boots22]

Lloris

Trippier Alderweireld Vertonghen Rose

Dembele Bentaleb

Lamela Eriksen Chadli

Kane​

 

[Japhet]

After last season I hope we don't start with 2 in CM. So, we'll start with 2 in CM then.

 

[sim0n]

okay, the RM pre-game reports say Lloris will get a run out, so presumed available to start Saturday...

Lloris
Walker Alderweireld Vertonghen Rose
Dembele Bentaleb
Lamela Eriksen Chadli
Kane​

not too much difference from last season, eh?.... we'll see...

 

[Borks]

Slightly off topic - does anyone know any decent places to park at Old Trafford? I was thinking of parking slightly outside and getting the metro in but I assume the majority do this?

Cheers