Manchester United vs. Cardiff City

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Will this be the first ever time for United that the oppositions manager is more popular than our own?

Not a slight on Moyes of course, jus think its interesting... Hopefully one day he too will reach that level of popularity.
 
----------------DDG---------------

Raf----Evans-----Smalling-----Evra

----------Jones-----Fellaini---------

---Valencia-----Mata----Januzaj---

----------------Rooney-------------
 
Sean_RedDevil said:
Who else? WHO ELSE?

Young was okay in the last weeks

Januzaj: He needs a break
Valencia: He's shit and i have enough of him (I can't believe he's in starting XI of so many other people :wenger: )
Nani: Injured
Welbeck: I don't like him on the wings
Mata: I wouldn't start him after just two training sessions
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I would start Mata ahead of Young even if he were to lose a leg in each of those training sessions.
 
I have a feeling he might start...but my head says he'll come off the bench. Either way get the quality flowing Dave.
 
I can't fecking wait for this now! I wish tomorrow was Tuesday...

De Gea

Rafael ----- Smalling ----- Evans ----- Evra

Fletcher --- Fellaini

Mata ------ Kagawa ------ Januzaj

Rooney
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That trio attacking midfielders can interchange and offer fluid and intelligent movement. Please make it happen, Davie!
 
nahealai said:
I can't fecking wait for this now! I wish tomorrow was Tuesday...

De Gea

Rafael ----- Smalling ----- Evans ----- Evra

Fletcher --- Fellaini

Mata ------ Kagawa ------ Januzaj

Rooney
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That trio attacking midfielders can interchange and offer fluid and intelligent movement. Please make it happen, Davie!
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That would be a quality lineup. Are Rooney and Fellaini in contention?
 
The Don said:
That would be a quality lineup. Are Rooney and Fellaini in contention?
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Fellaini's been training by all accounts and Rooney is near fit, too. The extended break since our last game might be enough to see both pass fitness tests.

I'd expect van Persie to be nearing full-fitness very soon, too. Tuesday could come too soon for him, though.
 
nahealai said:
I can't fecking wait for this now! I wish tomorrow was Tuesday...

De Gea

Rafael ----- Smalling ----- Evans ----- Evra

Fletcher --- Fellaini

Mata ------ Kagawa ------ Januzaj

Rooney
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That trio attacking midfielders can interchange and offer fluid and intelligent movement. Please make it happen, Davie!
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In 1 hour and fifty minutes it is :drool:
 
Holy shit, are we selling players to our next opponent. :lol::lol:
 
-------------------------De Gea-------------------------------


--Rafael--------P.Jones----------J. Evans------------Evra-----


--------------------------Carrick-------------------------------


-----------------Fellaini-----------------Januzaj-----------------


----------------------------J.Mata------------------------------


---------------Rooney------------------Van Persie--------------


feck the wings
 
Ronaldo's Mum Eh? said:
Why do most of you have RvP and Rooney starting?
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There are plenty of reports saying both are back in training and were close to a return, physioroom has Rooney back for the game too.
This article says they were apparently fit enough to start against Sunderland but we didn't want to risk them. Wouldn't be surprised to see all 3 of them start at once. Or at least 2 of Mata, RVP and Rooney.
http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/276369.html
 
I would personally start all 3 of Mata, Rooney and v.Persie on the bench and bring them all on at once if we are chasing a goal. Imagine the reaction
 
Impossible not to love Ole:
"I don't agree that Old Trafford has lost its aura. To go to Old Trafford is a dream for many footballers and sometimes that can be daunting as well for teams and players.

"Obviously it's going to be my job to make sure that it isn't too daunting for my players."

Asked how emotional going back to Old Trafford might be for him, the 40-year-old said: "I'm not too much of an emotional guy.

"I'm more professional than emotional. I'll go there and of course I'll enjoy it, but I'm not thinking about the surroundings, I'm thinking about my team.

"I've had a good reception from United supporters for many years, because I've had a great relationship with them.

"When we've watched the United games over the years back in Norway, I've nudged the kids and said 'they are still singing about your dad!'

"But I'm not that emotional as I said. It's hard to say, though. You never know, sometimes it just catches you doesn't it? Like when you do your wedding speech!"
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He will get a great reception.
 
Mata will surely start from the off, but anyone's guess on Rooney and VP. VP is probably least likely of the 3.
 
No offence to David Moyes, because irrespective of how this season's gone, this will be the first time that the opposition manager is more popular with United fans than our own. And rightly so. :D

Welcome home, Ole.
 
Since we are playing Stoke in not too many days - I would rest at least 4 attacking players who will start at Stoke. Regardless of who we field - we should beat Cardiff, and we should have enough quality on the bench to change the game if necessary.

So - Fletcher (for composure which will be needed) - Cleverley (for a bit of intensity which also will be needed) at Cardiff - and Jones and Fellaini towards Stoke. I feel the towering presence of Fellaini and the intensity of Jones will be more required against Stoke

I would start Januzaj - Mata - Valencia against Cardiff with Rooney up front if he is fit. And I would start Welbeck, RvP, Kagawa and possibly Young or Nani (if any is fit) against Stoke
 
nahealai said:
I can't fecking wait for this now! I wish tomorrow was Tuesday...

De Gea

Rafael ----- Smalling ----- Evans ----- Evra

Fletcher --- Fellaini

Mata ------ Kagawa ------ Januzaj

Rooney
​
That trio attacking midfielders can interchange and offer fluid and intelligent movement. Please make it happen, Davie!
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I'd say more possible lineup would be:

Januzaj Rooney Kagawa
Welbeck

With Mata coming as a sub
 
SATA said:
I would personally start all 3 of Mata, Rooney and v.Persie on the bench and bring them all on at once if we are chasing a goal. Imagine the reaction
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Whilst I think if those 3 are fit they have to start, can you imagine being a defender and seeing those three ready to come on on the sideline :lol:
 
Of course Mata should start. Why the feck not?

We can't exactly play any worse than we've already been doing this season
 
Red_Jamie said:
Of course Mata should start. Why the feck not?

We can't exactly play any worse than we've already been doing this season
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He hasn't played a lot of football this season, it doesn't help, but best way I agree is to get him playing...

Anyone know who ISN'T available for this match other than RVP and Nani?
 
BOLTON/OSLO (VG) (Bolton - Cardiff 0-1) On Saturday Ole Gunnar Solskjær (40) could celebrate a new victory in the FA Cup. On Tuesday his old club Manchester United awaits at Old Trafford.

Already on the same day as he signed the contract that made him the manager of Cardiff, Solskjær started thinking about the match against his ex-club. In one day the dream becomes reality when Cardiff travel to Old Trafford.

- I thought about it already the same day as I got the job. "When do we play United?" But since then it's been so busy I haven't even had time to think about it, Solskjær says.

- Are you proud of going there as a Premier League manager?
- It was a always a dream, but I kept telling myself: Cherish your job in Norway and see how far it takes you.

Wants to avoid Mata

The game against Bolton was tight and even, but Cardiff managed to seal the win after a goal from Fraizer Campbell, who capitalized on keeper Andy Lonergan's howler.

Against Manchester United the team need to bring their game up a notch if they want points. Especially if Juan Mata, who finally became a United player on Saturday, plays.

- I hope he has to wait until next week to play. He's one of the best players in Europe and he's done fantastically well at Chelsea. Manchester United have signed a top player, says Solskjær.

Solskjær thinks the win against Bolton is a perfect preparation for the big game against United.

- Yes, definitely. Our players are gaining confidence and are feeling good. Then you have to play well, you have to score goals. Today our defence did a fantastic job.

Brings in Kenwyne Jones

The Cardiff manager has also been active with transfers. So far he has signed the three Norwegians Magnus Wolff Eikrem, Mats Møller Dæhli and Jo Inge Berget. Now Solskjær reveals that more players are on their way.

In addition, Kenwyne Jones and United full back Fabio da Silva are both on their way to the Welsh club. The same might be true for Wilfried Zaha (Man United) and Ivan Ramis (Wigan).

Thinks Moyes saw a playful team

- David Moyes was at the game against Bolton. What do you think he learned about Cardiff?

- That we will make many changes to our line-up. We're trying to implement new ideas. David knows he's playing against a team that's wants to have fun, that will defend well and work hard. Those are probably a few of the things he picked up, the Cardiff manager says.
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http://www.vg.no/sport/fotball/engelsk/artikkel.php?artid=10121056

Interview with Solskjær, translated by yours truly. Nothing too revealing or brand new.
 
I think this is actually the game I've been the most excited for so far this season.

Solskjær's coming back, Mata's making his debut, RvP hinting at being back and the sense that the whole club has gotten a lift in recent days.

Let's smash them! (With Dæhli getting a PL debut goal as a consolation)
 
marjen said:
I think this is actually the game I've been the most excited for so far this season.

Solskjær's coming back, Mata's making his debut, RvP hinting at being back and the sense that the whole club has gotten a lift in recent days.

Let's smash them! (With Dæhli getting a PL debut goal as a consolation)
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feck that, DDG needs some clean sheets now.
 
marjen said:
I think this is actually the game I've been the most excited for so far this season.

Solskjær's coming back, Mata's making his debut, RvP hinting at being back and the sense that the whole club has gotten a lift in recent days.

Let's smash them! (With Dæhli getting a PL debut goal as a consolation)
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Source?
 
Start Mata. I'm sure he's kept himself fit...Seems the professional type. Also, we've got no more time to lose this season.
 
jeston said:
Rooney, RVP & Fellaini all trained today apparently.
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Unleash them all!!!!

---------------De Gea---------------
Rafael---Smalling---Evans---Evra
-------Fellaini-------Jones-------
Mata----------Rooney---------Januzaj
-----------------RVP-----------------
 
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