West Brom v Manchester United

Harold_Giles said:
How come every single poster puts Tosic in the side, or on the bench? I'm pretty sure he's not even in the squad for the game.

United (from): Van der Sar, Foster, Kuszczak, Neville, Vidic, O'Shea, Chester, Eckersley, Ronaldo, Carrick, Fletcher, Gibson, Possebon, Scholes, Giggs, Cleverley, Berbatov, Tevez, Macheda, Brandy, Petrucci.

The squad above is taken from TeamTalk.

VDS
Fletcher - Neville - Vidic - O'Shea
Ronaldo - Scholes - Carrick - Giggs
Tevez - Berbatov

Foster, Chester, Eckersley, Gibson, Possebon, Petrucci, Marcheda

Knowing Fergie, this won't be the team fielded tonight. I can see one of Gibson or Possebon starting for either Scholes or Giggs.

On a side note, I'd be fantastic to see Petrucci or Marcheda given a chance if we are comfortably leading. Been watching the pair every chance I get on MUTV and they both look extremely talented. Petrucci in particular is so classy for such a young age.
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How come you're such an idoit and believe teamtalk?
 
Chester, Petrucci and Macheda where all involved with the reserves last night. Doubt they'll be included, Petrucci is the only one who came off early during the match.
 
Just checked, Chester and Macheda both played the full 90 mins last night.

Whilst Petrucci was taken off in the 64th minute, his pass for Brandy's goal was a picture perfect pass.

If any are involved on the bench I'd guess at Petrucci, solely as he came off early. Although we have another Reserve game this week.
 
cj_sparky said:
Chester, Petrucci and Macheda where all involved with the reserves last night. Doubt they'll be included, Petrucci is the only one who came off early during the match.
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After watching Chester for the reserves yesterday - I will take a Jonny Evans in his current condition over Chester any day of the week
 
lysglimt said:
After watching Chester for the reserves yesterday - I will take a Jonny Evans in his current condition over Chester any day of the week
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I thought chester was pretty good for the most part, very good in the first half.
 
West Brom v Man Utd


Venue: The Hawthorns Date: Tuesday, 27 January Kick-off: 1945 GMT
Coverage: Full commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, score updates on BBC WM 95.6FM, text commentary on BBC Sport website & highlights on Match of the Day (on Wednesday)</B>

Midfielder Jonathan Greening joins West Brom boss Tony Mowbray's injury list because of a medial ligament problem.
Ryan Donk could be pressed into action, despite suffering a groin injury, because Abdoulaye Meite, Jonas Olsson, Leon Barnett and Neil Clement are out.
Fabio (calf) and Danny Welbeck (ankle) are the latest additions to an equally long Manchester United injury list.
Darren Fletcher may play at right-back and Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to shrug off the effects of a stomach bug.
Make your Premier League predictions


BIG-MATCH FACTS

Bottom plays top at the Hawthorns, as lowly West Brom chase a fourth successive home league win and pacesetters Manchester United bid for a sixth successive Premier League maximum.
United will set a new top-flight record of 11 successive clean sheets, if they manage a shut-out against the Baggies.
If United keeper Edwin Van Der Sar keeps West Brom at bay for 84 minutes, he will set a new Premier League record for consecutive minutes without conceding a goal. He will pass Peter Cech's mark of 1,025 minutes accomplished between 12 December 2004 and 5 March 2005.
The Red Devils have registered as many wins on their Premier League travels, as the Baggies have managed at home; five.
A clear three-goal victory for West Brom would see Sir Alex Ferguson's club losing top spot. Indeed a two-goal victory would have the same outcome, if the Red Devils scored no more than one goal.
Manchester United are unbeaten in their seven Premier League matches against West Brom and hold a 100% record at the Hawthorns, having won three of three.
Albion last beat United on home soil 25 years ago. Steve Mackenzie and Cyrille Regis were on target when they enjoyed a 2-0 top flight triumph on 31 March 1984.
Distance between the clubs: 77 miles (123 kilometres)
CLUB FORM

WEST BROMWICH ALBION Club stats


20th 21 points
Highest mathematically achievable: 12th
Lowest could fall: 20th Best & Worst categories in 2008-09 Premier League


1. Alternated between loss and victory in their last six Premier League outings.
2. Won 25 and lost 75 of 136 all-time Premier League matches.
3. Picked up less than a point a game so far this season; 21 from 22.
4. Won the last three home league matches against Manchester City, Tottenham and Middlesbrough.
5. Not lost a home league game in four, since a 0-3 reverse to Chelsea on 15 November.
6. Lost the last 11 against 'Big Four' clubs since beating Arsenal 2-1 at the Hawthorns on 15 October 2005.
7. Not scored in any of the five matches against quartet of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United, this season.
8. Bidding for a Manchester double, having beaten City 2-1 at the Hawthorns on 21 December.
8. Away to Hull on Saturday. Fixtures



MANCHESTER UNITED Club stats


1st 47 points
Highest achievable: 1st
Lowest could fall: 2nd Best & Worst categories in 2008-09 Premier League


1. Lost just one of 20 in all competitions.
2. Won the last five Premier League matches, against Stoke (a), Middlesbrough (h), Chelsea (h), Wigan (h) and Bolton (a).
3. Unbeaten in 10 league games; won eight and drawn two since losing 2-1 away to Arsenal on 8 November - their only loss in 18 top-flight outings.
4. Boast the tightest defence in the Premier League. More details
5. One defeat short of 150 in league football under Sir Alex Ferguson.
6. One point down on last term and six points down on the previous season (both title-winning campaigns).
7. Not conceded in 10 games, or 942 minutes (15 hours 42 minutes) of Premier League football since Samir Nasri scored Arsenal's second in the Gunners' odd goal in three home victory on 8 November.
8. Picked up 11 points from a last possible 15 on the road.
9. Registered comprehensive home victories over all three promoted clubs; 4-0 to West Brom, 4-3 against Hull and 5-0 over Stoke.
10. Home to Everton on Saturday. Fixtures

KEY PLAYER NOTES

WEST BROMWICH ALBION Squad profiles


Scott CARSON is the only remaining player to have been on the field for every minute of every one of West Brom's Premier League matches this season.
If selected:-
Carl HOEFKENS and Roman BEDNAR will be making their 50th league appearances for West Brom.


MANCHESTER UNITED Squad profiles


Edwin VAN DER SAR is leading the race for the Barclays Golden Glove with 14 clean sheets.
If selected:-
Carlos TEVEZ will be making his 50th Premier League appearance in a Manchester United shirt.
Tomasz KUSZCZAK will be facing a former club. The 26 year old Poland international goalkeeper made 35 appearances (31 in the league) for West Brom between July 2004 and July 2007.
HEAD TO HEAD

Manchester United have scored a total of 12 goals in the last four league and cup meetings with West Brom.
United are bidding for a sixth successive league victory at the Hawthorns.
Home and away
League (inc PL): WBA 37 wins, Man United 45, Draws 25
Prem: WBA 0 wins, Man United 6, Draws 1
at WBA only
League (inc PL): WBA 26 wins, Man United 16, Draws 11
Prem: WBA 0 wins, Man United 3, Draws 0
THIS SEASON'S REVERSE FIXTURE

Manchester United 4-0 West Bromwich Albion
18 October 2008 - Ref: Mark Halsey
Man Utd scorers: Rooney 56, Ronaldo 69, Berbatov 71, Nani 90
REFEREE
Rob Styles (Waterlooville, Hampshire) Premier League referees' table
Rob Styles's 2008-09 Premier League card coun
 
Hope Tosic gets a run out. wouldn't be a bad game for his first start. Didn't put a foot wrong against Derby and if Park is still a doubt then i don't see why not.

Also i know it was only one free-kick but it was a cracking delivery.
 
Ace said:
Imagine the conversation between him and Ronaldo should we get an opportunity close to goal.
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Tosic: Can i take it, it's better placed for my left foot.
Puppet Ronnie: I take freekick.
Tosic: Just this once?
Puppet Ronnie: I score goal.
Tosic: Come on?
Puppet Ronnie: I take freekick, i score the goal, i win the award, i crash my car.
Tosic: Ah for feck... fine, you have it.
 
2-0 United. i think we're gonna play well tonight.

favour to ask fellas. i have to go out until 8.30ish. and when i get back in, i wanna get straight online and watch the match (sopcast).

is there any chance that when kick off starts someone could pm me a channel number?

i understand if no one remembers, but i'd be thoroughly grateful if someone came through :)

enjoy the first half fellas! cmon United!!!
 
cina said:
Doesn't seem to be on either, unfortunately
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Ah for feck sake. Why in this day and feckin age can't we watch what we want to watch ? Why on earth are they showing the feckin Villa game on Sky Sports 2 and they're not showing the league leaders playing ?

:rolleyes:
 
It's not people asking for streams that's the problem, it's people posting them. That not only can get this site in trouble but also instantly guarantees that the stream will go offline.
 
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