[simonhch]

If we can score an early goal, the floodgates might open and we can give them a proper thrashing. Perhaps even as much as 2-0.

 

[Bastian]

No, a proper 4231, with Pogba behind Lukaku

Lukaku
Rashford Pogba Mata
Matic McTominay​

That would probably go back and forth from a 433 to a 4231. I'd like to see that same lineup or something close to it. Martial/Rashford on the left I'd like to see for the rest of the season.

 

[Havak]

Mata/Lingard in the same position, as a centre midfielder, or would you change formation?

Centre mid, similar to City with Silva/De Bruyne.

 

[Dumbstar]

I can see 4-0 to Utd here. The players will be let off their leashes.

 

[Web of Bissaka]

VAR is back for this one first time at Old Trafford. (source)

 

[Handré1990]

If we can score an early goal, the floodgates might open and we can give them a proper thrashing. Perhaps even as much as 2-0.

 

[Vidyoyo]

If we can score an early goal, the floodgates might open and we can give them a proper thrashing. Perhaps even as much as 2-0.

 

[ash_86]

If we can score an early goal, the floodgates might open and we can give them a proper thrashing. Perhaps even as much as 2-0.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Here I am with the usual M.E.N. early rumours.

16:16KEY EVENT
Early team news rumour
A very early rumour is that Alexis Sanchez and Paul Pogba will start tonight’s game on the bench. Both have performed poorly over the last six weeks or so and many United fans will feel Sanchez’s possible demotion is overdue. A team has not leaked yet and it should be stressed the Sanchez and Pogba line is rumour, for now. If they are both out then it tallies with the feeling at Carrington yesterday that Mourinho is becoming ruthless.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

16:25
The end of Darmian's United career?
He’s been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in the summer and this could be the day that confirms he’s on his way.

Mourinho didn’t say he was injured in his press conference yesterday so aside from a last minute injury you would have expected him to at least be with the squad today.

But, his wife has been posting pictures on her Instagram page of them out for lunch.

 

[Santos J]

If we can score an early goal, the floodgates might open and we can give them a proper thrashing. Perhaps even as much as 2-0.

 

[TMDaines]

A small chance the game doesn’t go ahead. The weather here is bonkers. Just dropped a big flurry of snow in 5 mins and now back to sun. Can see the top of Stretford End covered in snow now.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

A small chance the game doesn’t go ahead. The weather here is bonkers. Just dropped a big flurry of snow in 5 mins and now back to sun. Can see the top of Stretford End covered in snow now.

Think it is snowing on and off at most games. Poor dears will have to put their tights on.

 

[jderbyshire]

I've gone for this:

De Gea
Valencia Bailly Lindelof Young
McTominay Pogba
Mata Martial
Lukaku Sanchez
​

...wishful thinking.

 

[jderbyshire]

Think it is snowing on and off at most games. Poor dears will have to put their tights on.

Pogba will need his gloves on, that's for sure...

 

[Bastian]

If Pogba and Sanchez are on the bench we're probably going with 4231

------McTominay--Matic
Lingard----Mata----Rashford/Martial
------------Rom

 

[Giggsy92]

Thought this was a 17:30 kickoff damn it. Hoping to see something like:

Romero
Young Bailly Smalling Shaw
McTominay Matic
Mata Lingard Martial
Lukaku

Subs: Pereira, Darmian, Lindelof, Carrick, Pogba, Sanchez, Rashford

Pretty much full strength apart from De Gea and Valencia. Wouldn't mind seeing Lindelof or Carrick getting a start, Sanchez and Pogba on the bench would be great news (as long as Pogba doesn't come on).

 

[Magnus]

Ddg
Young Lindelöf Bailly Shaw
McTominay Pogba
Mata Rashford Martial
Lukaku
5-0 it isn't that hard to pick the right team you know Jose

 

[DomesticTadpole]

16:47
The pitch is covered in snow
Not sure there’s any danger in it being called off as they can get rid of the snow pretty quickly and it’s not that heavy.
Stewart Gardner‏Verified account @stewartgardner




Spring at OT... @ManUtd

9:44 am - 17 Mar 2018

 

[Dante]

No, a proper 4231, with Pogba behind Lukaku

Lukaku
Rashford Pogba Mata
Matic McTominay​

Pogba isn't a #10 under Mourinho's philosophy. His movement is about going towards the ball, rather than about finding pockets of space between the lines. That's why Lingard and Mkhitaryan have been played there, but Mata hasn't. Sanchez does it a little bit, but he's far from the best at it.

When Mourinho first managed Chelsea, the disruptor role was Lampard's. So it's not so much the formation that's important, it's the fact Jose likes to have somebody behind the striker who pulls defences/midfields around. Rashford's more likely to take it in that lineup.

 

[pseudo_canadian]

If we can score an early goal, the floodgates might open and we can give them a proper thrashing. Perhaps even as much as 2-0.

 

[sunama]

As a Norwegian, after the winter we're having, I find it funny when people are talking as if -2 / -9 is the end of the world

 

[sunama]

Sunshine and snow

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Sunshine and snow

Not going to be fun playing tonight, sun then blizzard then sun 10 mins later.

 

[TimScoreboard]

4-1, but with football being football... I wont be surprised if they score first.

 

[Minimalist]

Only realised this is on fecking BT Sport. Lovely.

 

[Vidyoyo]

We're going to trash them 6-1

 

[Adisa]

We really need to score some goals in this one. Maybe it’s just me, but I’m starved for a convincing performance against a team we should beat 10/10.

This.
Can't remember any comfortable win this year apart from Yeovil.

 

[izec]

This wont be an easy game. Many players from Brighton Jose would love to have in his team. They also have more experience in the FA cup the last 7 years than we have.

 

[Red Royal]

I would love Jose to throw in some youth today. E.g Chong or Gomez. You could guarantee they would have passion for the shirt and it would lift the atmosphere in what could otherwise be a very quiet Old Trafford.

Last match before an international break so don’t see much resting of anyone though.... really need Sanchez to come to the party.
Oh how I miss the days when we could bully a team like Brighton.....

 

[pauldyson1uk]

This wont be an easy game. Many players from Brighton Jose would love to have in his team. They also have more experience in the FA cup the last 7 years than we have.

In the last 7 years they have not got past the 5th round, where as we have won it once and SF a couple of times, how is that more experience ?

 

[whatwha]

United have been eliminated from three of their past four FA Cup quarter-finals, progressing only in 2015-16 against West Ham after a replay. They have not won a quarter-final without the need of a replay since 2010-11 against Arsenal.

Heritage.

 

[VP89]

United have been eliminated from three of their past four FA Cup quarter-finals, progressing only in 2015-16 against West Ham after a replay. They have not won a quarter-final without the need of a replay since 2010-11 against Arsenal.

Heritage.

Yeah that 2015/16 campaign was incredible from LVG. Beating good sides like Derby, West Ham and Everton before the mighty Palace in the final.

 

[SirAF]

United have been eliminated from three of their past four FA Cup quarter-finals, progressing only in 2015-16 against West Ham after a replay. They have not won a quarter-final without the need of a replay since 2010-11 against Arsenal.

Heritage.

Hilarious!

 

[Catt]

This wont be an easy game. Many players from Brighton Jose would love to have in his team. They also have more experience in the FA cup the last 7 years than we have.

Nonsense.

 

[izec]

This wont be an easy game. Many players from Brighton Jose would love to have in his team. They also have more experience in the FA cup the last 7 years than we have.

Was just having a bit of fun with Joses press conference yesterday

 

[AlwaysRed66]

The poor little dears will be playing in their tights & mittens. Personally I would ban this nonsense & make them go out like players did in the past.

 

[kopviolator]

Just leave Pogba and Sanchez out and we'll be fine

 

[pauldyson1uk]

The poor little dears will be playing in their tights & mittens. Personally I would ban this nonsense & make them go out like players did in the past.

agree , not United but in the snow.

 

[DatIrishFella]

Im looking forward to see how we set up against Brighton considering its a quarter final.

Shall be interesting.