Man United (A): Build Up

[RichC]

Ah ok. I think we need to make sure we win the midfield battle which will be tough, the players we have at the moment for me that formation works well. When we have a fully fit Sturridge then this may well change somewhat.

[dww]

Ah ok. I think we need to make sure we win the midfield battle which will be tough, the players we have at the moment for me that formation works well. When we have a fully fit Sturridge then this may well change somewhat.

I think ceding possession and hitting on the break is a valid approach against United at the minute. They lack creativity and pace. In general I think we should remember that they are a bit rubbish at the minute too.

[Daniel 7]

I think ceding possession and hitting on the break is a valid approach against United at the minute. They lack creativity and pace. In general I think we should remember that they are a bit rubbish at the minute too.

They also don't have too many ideas other than boot it after a spell of possession. That dynamic counter attacking, viper quick style we had in 13/14 was an anomaly based on Sturridge, Suarez and Sterling though, I doubt we'll see it again.

[RichC]

I'm not so sure, they do have some talented players in the squad which if allowed could cause us problems.

I'd agree with the bit rubbish bit though

[BigChief]

I think ceding possession and hitting on the break is a valid approach against United at the minute. They lack creativity and pace. In general I think we should remember that they are a bit rubbish at the minute too.

West Ham have shown against Arsenal and us, and Swansea/Newcastle against Utd that posession is the new hot potato. Happy to give it away as long as it burns you in the long run.

If we are going to hit on the break we need players up supporting Benteke quickly. And pre-emptively (again can't believe how good Ayew is, just gets into the right area before his teammates have even decided what they're going to do with the ball).

Ings is the pre-emptive, hard working player Benteke needs for this game. Ibe has the pace and power we could do with but he sits on his heels (literally and figuratively) and the game could just pass him by again. I'm sure he'll sort that out soon with more help from Kenny.

[Chris]

Lets belt these ****ing cunts.

[BigChief]

They are so owed a belting. We should just unleash:

-----Benteke
Ings Firmino Origi

And let them deal with us than the other way round. So what if we lose 3-0, at least it will be great fun to watch.

[dww]

They also don't have too many ideas other than boot it after a spell of possession. That dynamic counter attacking, viper quick style we had in 13/14 was an anomaly based on Sturridge, Suarez and Sterling though, I doubt we'll see it again.

West Ham have shown against Arsenal and us, and Swansea/Newcastle against Utd that posession is the new hot potato. Happy to give it away as long as it burns you in the long run.

If we are going to hit on the break we need players up supporting Benteke quickly. And pre-emptively (again can't believe how good Ayew is, just gets into the right area before his teammates have even decided what they're going to do with the ball).

Ings is the pre-emptive, hard working player Benteke needs for this game. Ibe has the pace and power we could do with but he sits on his heels (literally and figuratively) and the game could just pass him by again. I'm sure he'll sort that out soon with more help from Kenny.

I don't think we have to look at the 13/14 team as the model. For me something like the team we used with Kuyt and Keane up top under Rafa against United should be an option - use hard working strikers to get the ball from a team that play out from deep in dangerous areas. Ings would seem a natural option.

I also think that you can imagine Milner and Henderson facilitating breaks from deeper.

[Bender]

They are so owed a belting. We should just unleash:

-----Benteke
Ings Firmino Origi

And let them deal with us than the other way round. So what if we lose 3-0, at least it will be great fun to watch.

That's what West Ham said

[kev776]

Kinell

----------Benteke (half fit)--Sturridge

Lallana, Henderson, Coutinho, Allen and Markowic

This midfield and attack should stuff the Mancs.

[fah-q]

Kinell

----------Benteke (half fit)--Sturridge

Lallana, Henderson, Coutinho, Allen and Markowic

This midfield and attack should stuff the Mancs.

Errrm...

[kev776]

Errrm...

Do you see a flaw in my plan

[Roboklopp]

Without Couts, Studge & Benteke we really are toothless.

[Assassin]

Without Couts, Studge & Benteke we really are toothless.

Lovren up front

[Paddy]

Have to hit them on the break. Origi to start.