Liverpool will not want to lose on the day they receive the trophy. That will make the game extra difficult. That being said it will also make it even more enjoyable if we do manage to win ?

16 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Nope, with their superior firepower I think Spurs will beat Leicester. And you never know, maybe West ham will do United to. Lol

We need to beat Liverpool just to avoid the humiliation of having to rely on Spuds & Spam getting results!

We always win when we least expect us to  It would help if Mourinho makes a quick switch to Liverpool 

 

1 hour ago, Munkworth said:

We need to beat Liverpool just to avoid the humiliation of having to rely on Spuds & Spam getting results!

We go into the FA Cup game knowing the Spuds result against Leicester.

5 hours ago, bluesfan said:

Forget about a point at Anfield three days after a tough 90 or 120 minute game. But hopefully the players prove me wrong.

If our players play it as an elimination game we have a chance. Treat every remaining game like a final and we might win. This is no different from playing a tough league and CL at the same time.

3 hours ago, Gol15 said:

If our players play it as an elimination game we have a chance. Treat every remaining game like a final and we might win. This is no different from playing a tough league and CL at the same time.

The trouble is Norwich was a huge game and we weren’t great. I’ll stay positive though, we usually play better against good sides.

Today can be crucial to our chances. If Tottenham beat Leicester we are a step closer. They would only have one game left and that is against ManU. I think we can do it all by ourselves but would love a bit of help. 

Would be nice if Leicester lose today, would take the pressure off Liverpool game.

I wonder how much the Leicester game impacts how Frank will use players today. If Leicester wins does he go more conservative and rest guys knowing we have 3 games in 8 days and we need points, if they lose is he more willing to go all in on the FA Cup knowing that he could maybe rest guys for Liverpool?

5 minutes ago, HOUCHELFAN said:

I wonder how much the Leicester game impacts how Frank will use players today. If Leicester wins does he go more conservative and rest guys knowing we have 3 games in 8 days and we need points, if they lose is he more willing to go all in on the FA Cup knowing that he could maybe rest guys for Liverpool?

Our team sheet will be entered just after halftime of the Leicester-Tottenham game, so unless that one is out of hand, I don’t think it will impact his selection.

Either way, I’d get Pulisic a rest today.

16 minutes ago, mwblue10 said:

Our team sheet will be entered just after halftime of the Leicester-Tottenham game, so unless that one is out of hand, I don’t think it will impact his selection.

Either way, I’d get Pulisic a rest today.

Yes, but he could pull guys like Pulisic early if he knows he needs him ready for PL games next week instead of playing a full 90, maybe 45?

On 18/07/2020 at 13:19, bluesfan said:

Forget about a point at Anfield three days after a tough 90 or 120 minute game. But hopefully the players prove me wrong.

We done very well Vs them in Istanbul there days after the United game earlier in the season.

FA Cup Semi is not the time to rest anyone. Should be our strongest 11, without a doubt. And, as uncomfortable as it is, we all need to hope Jose brings out a masterclass and Spurs thump leicester... A 5-0 win should dent their confidence nicely ahead of their final game!

1 hour ago, HOUCHELFAN said:

Yes, but he could pull guys like Pulisic early if he knows he needs him ready for PL games next week instead of playing a full 90, maybe 45?

That is a fair point

Can I be the first to say, it feels very uncomfortable watching this Leicester/Tottenham game and rooting for Tottenham... I feel dirty. Up 1-nil though, so good start!

4 minutes ago, HOUCHELFAN said:

Can I be the first to say, it feels very uncomfortable watching this Leicester/Tottenham game and rooting for Tottenham... I feel dirty. Up 1-nil though, so good start!

I feel the same way, but I'm tolerating it for 90 minutes and not a second longer.

Edited July 19, 20205 yr by Jezz

Tottenham 3-0 up now. If United somehow drop points against West Ham, then we can be in good shape even with a loss to Liverpool. I like us to get at least a point at Anfield though.

Wow 3-0 .. Harry Kane on fire.. his finishing my lord.. why he has stuck for the spurs for so long no clue.. should be playing for one of the Manchester clubs or Madrid/ PSG/ Juve

This is a huge result for our CL chances. Hell we have enough points right now if Man U beats Leicester on the final day. I say go for the FA Cup today now, rest at Anfield, and then next Sunday go all in.

Agent Jose has activated Plan B.

10 minutes ago, HOUCHELFAN said:

This is a huge result for our CL chances. Hell we have enough points right now if Man U beats Leicester on the final day. I say go for the FA Cup today now, rest at Anfield, and then next Sunday go all in.

That is madness we can have it wrapped up against Liverpool if it stays like this.

It's looking like a great result for us! However, it's still very much open for all 3 teams. Because of goal difference even a draw at Liverpool might mean we'd still need to beat Wolves to be sure of CL.

26 minutes ago, Dixon said:

It's looking like a great result for us! However, it's still very much open for all 3 teams. Because of goal difference even a draw at Liverpool might mean we'd still need to beat Wolves to be sure of CL.

That’s why I said let’s go for it today and rest at Anfield. I don’t know that we will beat Liverpool on their trophy day, so best you can hope for is a draw, which really means little at this point, because we would still need to beat Wolves on the final day most likely. All a draw in Anfield would do is make it so Leicester has to win, and not draw on the final day.

13 minutes ago, HOUCHELFAN said:

That’s why I said let’s go for it today and rest at Anfield. I don’t know that we will beat Liverpool on their trophy day, so best you can hope for is a draw, which really means little at this point, because we would still need to beat Wolves on the final day most likely. All a draw in Anfield would do is make it so Leicester has to win, and not draw on the final day.

But, if Utd fail to beat West Ham, we'll only need one more point.

3 minutes ago, Dixon said:

But, if Utd fail to beat West Ham, we'll only need one more point.

Id be surprised if united dont get 6 points in their last 2. Leicester losing today is great news and I think it pretty much secures top 4 for us. Really cant see them beating United.