that would be my second guess. We need to pack the midfield. the only thing is, we could do with some experience, if Giggsy was in a better form. Rio is the only experienced player and that might be a problem in a derby like that
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that would be my second guess. We need to pack the midfield. the only thing is, we could do with some experience, if Giggsy was in a better form. Rio is the only experienced player and that might be a problem in a derby like that
The chances are slim for Berba to start in a 4-4-2. We need to pack the midfield. He's on form, so maybe theres a good chance for him to start, but only as a lone striker
Be nice if we had some players to pack it with.
Rafael and Park are available.
That's all right then. They should see City off.
From the injury thread, I see Cleverly is available??
A midfield of Cleverly, Carrick and Anderson would be hard to beat...if all fit.
A midfield of Cleverly, Carrick and Anderson would be hard to beat...if all fit.
I think it just hasn't been updated yet. Ferguson said last Friday that he was nowhere near returning to action.
1-0 United, Lampard 89'
I don't think that's accurate.
Shut up Mancini!!!!
Is Tevez still alive for them?
deflection, of courseMancini anticipating "United backlash" - that's what Pardew said innit?
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Well I was actually quite confident about this game until the presser.
It's gunna be Ferdinad - Jones. How many goals has that partnership shipped?
It's gunna be Ferdinad - Jones. How many goals has that partnership shipped?
Four games, conceded 9. W0 D3 L1.
Sad smiley.
There's always a first time...
I wanted to start this thread... Charlene, I don't know whether you're a bird or not...but I do know that I'm not happy at all.
Lookin forward to this like I look forward to watchin the Newcastelona game again.
But I'll be there, course I feckin will
But I'll be there, course I feckin will
So with the knowledge that Evans and Smalling aren't back for this is anyone actually going to offer a team selection for this game or are we all just going to wait and blame Fergie for whatever decision he makes?
i think you know the answer sir. *preparing for Sunday's mass pandemonium*
De Gea
Valencia - Rio - Jones - Evra
Nani - Carrick - Anderson - Park
Rooney - Hernandez
Hernandez have been looking quite poor concidering his talent this season, but this is a game that will suit him better then most of our other league-games, as City will no doubt look to attack us and leave some space for him to run in, which means that his link-up play would not be as vital as when we play teams that park the bus. Rooney doesnt deserve a spot in the XI after his pathetic display vs Newcastle, but hopefully he'll try to make up for that horrible game. Giggs will not be able to play two games in so few days, and it seems to me that Fergie prefers the attacks we get going down the right hand side with Valencia and Nani, rather then looking for the defensive option (Rafael, who might not be matchfit to play the entire 90 anyways)
Valencia - Rio - Jones - Evra
Nani - Carrick - Anderson - Park
Rooney - Hernandez
Hernandez have been looking quite poor concidering his talent this season, but this is a game that will suit him better then most of our other league-games, as City will no doubt look to attack us and leave some space for him to run in, which means that his link-up play would not be as vital as when we play teams that park the bus. Rooney doesnt deserve a spot in the XI after his pathetic display vs Newcastle, but hopefully he'll try to make up for that horrible game. Giggs will not be able to play two games in so few days, and it seems to me that Fergie prefers the attacks we get going down the right hand side with Valencia and Nani, rather then looking for the defensive option (Rafael, who might not be matchfit to play the entire 90 anyways)
Pity you didn't, after your success the last time...
I think the probability of a successful thread is pretty high, when was the last time we lost three in a row?
Shut up, me.
Yaya and Kolo, please take David Silva with you guys as well. He would love to see Africa too!
City 0-1 United; Rooney OG 89'
I had a dream, we started the same team from the Newcastle game
Anyone know our record with Carrick at cb? I'm wondering if we might be better off pairing him with Rio rather than Jones. It doesn't sound very reasonable, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
Thanks! Certainly more encouraging than our record with Jones at cb. And then we can have Jones in midfield where his energy would be helpful with the large amount of chasing we'll have to do.
+ 0-3 Fulham (Fletcher?)
Wolfsburg 3-1
and if we're being picky the last 10 minutes of Bolton 1-0 last season, which I'd count because we were down to 10 men.
That Wolfsburg game was with Evra and Fletcher (
what a three man backline)
what a three man backline)There's probably the 3-0 defeat to Fulham too, I think he was paired with Fletcher and De Laet.
Last 10 meetings
United wins: 6
City wins: 3
Draws: 1
Last meeting: 1-6 (Fletcher - 2xBalotelli, 2xDzeko, Aguero, Silva)
Last 10 games at Eastlands
United wins: 4
City wins: 5
Draws: 1
Last meeting: 0-0
FA-Cup games
United wins: 5
City wins: 3
Draws: 0
Last meeting: 0-1 (Yaya Toure)
United wins: 6
City wins: 3
Draws: 1
Last meeting: 1-6 (Fletcher - 2xBalotelli, 2xDzeko, Aguero, Silva)
Last 10 games at Eastlands
United wins: 4
City wins: 5
Draws: 1
Last meeting: 0-0
FA-Cup games
United wins: 5
City wins: 3
Draws: 0
Last meeting: 0-1 (Yaya Toure)
Yaya Toure scored in the last FA Cup game.
Yeah i saw it.