Potter's first real test since he took over, United looked very good vs Spurs. Our best line up in a while though, should be a good game

I actually feel optimistic. United are not better than us and we tend to play better against big teams.

1 hour ago, axman2526 said:

Wait what? You don't seriously believe, after resting Chilwell at Brentford, Potter is starting CP ahead of him at WB back, do you @coco?

What is it with you guys and wingbacks.  You assume every formation has a wing back, it's as if Tuchel has left some permanent brain parasite. @coco suggested a 4231 with CP as an outside mid.  That is a traditional wing role, not a wing back.  Alsas though, potter went with a 3421.  Best of luck with that. 

 

2 minutes ago, Voorhesian said:

What is it with you guys and wingbacks.  You assume every formation has a wing back, it's as if Tuchel has left some permanent brain parasite. @coco suggested a 4231 with CP as an outside mid.  That is a traditional wing role, not a wing back.  Alsas though, potter went with a 3421.  Best of luck with that. 

 

3421 won us the CL outplaying Real Madrid, Atletico and Man City, even last year we only lost in extra time to the eventual winners I don't get why people hate it so much

24 minutes ago, Andy2461 said:

No k2 ?

That's no bad thing. Always looks like a red card waiting to happen.

Main concern…Cucurella at LCB

I dont know why everyone is worried. Chalobah is starting, we wont lose.

@Ballack & Blu did you know McClaren had gone back to United? I feel like I did but forgot. I bet those carpets at Carrington are immaculate. 

20 minutes ago, Drogba1 said:

Potter's first real test since he took over, United looked very good vs Spurs. Our best line up in a while though, should be a good game

Spuds were sh*te in that game...

21 minutes ago, Drogba1 said:

Potter's first real test since he took over, United looked very good vs Spurs. Our best line up in a while though, should be a good game

Best line up???

Not feeling confident at all.
 

I’ll also be very surprised if there is no sort of ref/VAR controversy tonight. In our disadvantage naturally.

I actually like the 3-4-2-1 when everyone is healthy but without James there isn't anyone who's really natural in RWB and with the CB injuries Cucurella is out of position there again. Potter needs to be flexible to adjust to who is available. Should be shifting to a 4-3-3 if he wants to be more defensive with Kova/Jorgi/RLC trying to overload/cover the midfield or a 4-2-3-1 where you instruct the full backs to play more conservative to compensate and leave more of the attacking burden to the additional AM coming into the side.

Haven't been too impressed with Potter's last couple lineups in this regard and it's similar to what Tuchel was doing being rigid with the 3 at the back when injuries make it an awkward lineup.

Edited October 22, 20223 yr by Asheebee

Just now, doctorblue said:

Best line up???

Sterling isn't a wing back lmao  

Looks like a team to preserve his unbeaten record. I'm my usual optimistic self though. 1-0 chels, Auba.

Is Koulibaly injured?

I think we should start 4 at the back personally.  

 

Last league win against this lot was 5 years ago.. God I want this today

not holding my breath with that midfield....weak again. Expect to be bowled over with Jorgi playing with his back towards Utd players continually playing a 5 yard back pass... oh well I might be pleasantly surprised.

3 minutes ago, Valpo said:

Is Koulibaly injured?

I think we should start 4 at the back personally.  

 

Yes, knee.

Where was Kepa walking out?

You can quote me on this: Today there will be a ridiculous goal we concede, either from Kepa or something else making a huge mistake.

Cucurella in a back three? That went well for him against Villa.

Injuries are really bad for us this season...again. no team can survive missing Kante all season, James for a big stretch.

Backline looks very dodgy... RLC is not that big help in defence either...

Koulibaly has a knee problem apparently.

this was not an offside you c**t