All day long.
Marseille Vs Manchester United
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All day long.
I've got a feeling... this night is gonna be a good night... 
If that's what we end up with then sure it's a positive enough result and we'd be in a strong position but I wouldn't take it before the match. Our away record in Europe is fantastic, we've won 9 of our last 10 Euro aways, and I'm predicting another tonight.
The way I look at it is win your home games in CL. Any result that is not a loss away from home is a bonus. A score draw with a decent performance wouldn't be the end if the world. Can't see the Frenchies winning at OT in the return leg.
Yep, team pretty much picks itself for this one I reckon.
Wouldn't be surprised to see O'Shea at RB though.
Play 4-2-3-1
Carrick Scholes
Fletcher Rooney Nani
Berba
Carrick Scholes
Fletcher Rooney Nani
Berba
Seems to be in the ball park area. Good call on three defenders on the bench.
We will lose if it is 6 Vs 11.
I do like a bit of 432143 in a Champions League away game.
Defence picks itself - thought that was obvious - its midfield and attack where SAF likes to make the changes.
Most of the time. But in a Euro away and without Rio, SAF may favour O'Shea over Rafael again to bring as much experience as possible alongside the very good but still young Smalling.
We've got 22 players in Marseille, four of them misses starting XI and bench. I don't count Lindegaard, so... King? Bebe? Tunnicliffe?
Fabio coming on the pitch gives us chance to move Evra (or even him) to the wing.
playing for a draw never seems like a good idea. i'm just saying...
Got a load of shitty boring Uni work out of the way early and now I'm buzzing for this. I love these big Euro aways. I think alot of people are undersestimating Marseille, they're a good side and have one of the most intimidating home atmospheres in Europe, but I still think we have enough in the tank to get a win.
The only point at which I will take a scoring draw is when we are 1 goal down and just going into extra time...that is the time to take a draw...otherwise only a win will do for me...
The more I think about it the more I think that's exactly what will happen.
What happened to Giggs?
Picked up a knock. Nothing serious, SAF said he'll be ready for Wigan on Saturday.
It worked against citeh so I wouldn't have a problem with it.
I'd like to see Rafael and Nani teaming up down the right though I must admit.
I agree with that. Smalling AND Rafael in such a big match is an unnecessary risk, and JOS is a better defender.
Cheers.
As long as we score tonight I'm confident we'll win the tie overall. I don't think Marseille will score two against us either.
Still over 2 hrs to go.
Can't the game start already.
Can't the game start already.
You'd think after all these years I'd be numb to all this but I'm just as excited today as I was back in the days of Best, Law and Charlton.
Day off work. Cigar and rum. Bacon and egg sarnie. 2 hours totally absorbed and away from the world. It doesn't get any better.
Day off work. Cigar and rum. Bacon and egg sarnie. 2 hours totally absorbed and away from the world. It doesn't get any better.
Marseille's possible line-up:
Azpi as well as Gignac missing. Remy was a doubt, but he is fit as well as Valbuena, who will start on the bench.
I fecking love these CL nights
Why are people accepting a draw against Marseille or any other team even before the start of the match?
Can't stand Deschamps, not sure why.
Hope we hammer them over the 2 legs.
Hope we hammer them over the 2 legs.
Early team news, anyone?
A score draw is acceptable. Those with memories will remember the number of times we've gone out to that dreaded away goal.
Becuase we have them at home next time and we are strong at Old Trafford.
This.
have a feeling it will be a draw. would be thrilled with a narrow win by us.
After we get the starting lineups, we'll have a better idea of what the outcome would be.
If we play Rooney-Berba-Nani we'll win. Carrick-Fletcher-Scholes is sort of a given
If we play Rooney-Berba-Nani we'll win. Carrick-Fletcher-Scholes is sort of a given
Team-sheets not here yet but told #MUFC: VDS; O'Shea, Vidic, Smalling, Evra; Fletcher, Gibson, Carrick; Nani, Rooney; Berbatov
Gibson
Spose he isn't a bad option in an attacking role as it guarantees we'll have some shots.
Spose he isn't a bad option in an attacking role as it guarantees we'll have some shots.
Gibson
Spose he isn't a bad option in an attacking role as it guarantees we'll have some shots.
but the rest of the team will do just fineEdit: never been a fan of his shooting from just about anywhere. yes, it works sometimes, but most likely he'll waste precious chances and frustrate everyone
Gibson......why Fergie? why, why, why?????????
Gibson over Scholes and O'Shea over Rafael means we'll be even more reliant than ever on Nani creating something out of nothing
Gibson will be a passenger again, he's a liability away from home.