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[lionsden 4,689]

Good news- looks as though Ferdinand will be fit

His decline is unprecedented as he's never been a defender that relied on pace. it's fun seeing him struggle.

[The only place to be 11,313]

His decline is unprecedented as he's never been a defender that relied on pace. it's fun seeing him struggle.

Ferdinand always used to rely on his pace to help him out of tough spots. His reading of the game was always suspect which is why you needed someone like Vidic (and Terry ) alongside him. The fact that he actually had a pretty decent season last year was somewhat surprising, but since Fergie's gone he seems to have focused more on his 'media career'.

Oh, and he's a twat.

[lionsden 4,689]

Ferdinand always used to rely on his pace to help him out of tough spots. His reading of the game was always suspect which is why you needed someone like Vidic (and Terry ) alongside him. The fact that he actually had a pretty decent season last year was somewhat surprising, but since Fergie's gone he seems to have focused more on his 'media career'.

Oh, and he's a twat.

You got it totally mixed up imo. ferdinand never had pace nor relied on it, his reading of the game and positioning were his main strength in his prime and was the terry in man utd system while vidic was their carvalho.

[The only place to be 11,313]

You got it totally mixed up imo. ferdinand never had pace nor relied on it, his reading of the game and positioning were his main strength in his prime and was the terry in man utd system while vidic was their carvalho.

Ferdinand's pace used to actually be pretty special, but we're talking about five years ago at least. In his West Ham, Leeds and early United days he had fabulous technique and great physical tools but never had the understanding of an Adams or even a Terry. He wasn't Micah Richards but he definitely used to dig himself out of holes with his pace...actually probably not that far removed from where Luiz is now.

[pWneR 230]

Lol at manures, pathetic team that relies on an 18 yr old.

We're going to trash them, we're not the same team that played them in the beggining of the season. Jose found his starting 11 and the whole team just clicked.

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[Hutcho 8,443]

I honestly don't see a problem with chucking Matic straight in if jose wants to. Sure everything is new, he hasn't gelled with the players etc yet. But he knows how to play that role, and it isn't as essential to build up a link between the guys around you there, as it is say at striker.

I don't think we will chuck him straight in, but i can't invisage any big problems from putting him in.

[drog.ba 239]

This game worries me, it's a game we should win - it's at home, Man Utd are shit right now, whilst we're starting to find some form.

Hopefully Matic comes in to boss the midfield

[Rapkun 668]

We're in a serious need of a CM but I don't see Jose gambling and playing a new signing. I'm pretty sure he rates MU very highly and will try to grind out a win playing safe.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Hope MU open the scoring like Liverpool did very early on so we press them to death. Because if we get to half time 0-0 Jose will probably go ''fuck this, lets play this out safe''.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

Hope MU open the scoring like Liverpool did very early on so we press them to death. Because if we get to half time 0-0 Jose will probably go ''fuck this, lets play this out safe''.

Nah since we're playing at home, our approach will be different this time.

Jose will aim for 3 points..

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

Because if we get to half time 0-0 Jose will probably go ''fuck this, lets play this out safe''.

With Arsenal at 51 points, City at 50 (assuming they will win their games, and they will) and with a game at the Etihad coming? Can't see Jose settle for a draw here, we would be fools thinking of anything else than a win here

[Mouri_Matic 560]

With Arsenal at 51 points, City at 50 (assuming they will win their games, and they will) and with a game at the Etihad coming? Can't see Jose settle for a draw here, we would be fools thinking of anything else than a win here

I suppose, but then again Jose might expect them to drop points so he might think a point or 2 dropped at home to MU isn't too bad.

Nah since we're playing at home, our approach will be different this time.

Jose will aim for 3 points..

The problem is though if we don't get the goals for a large period of the match, can you see Jose instruct the team to go all out in the closing stages? I really can't.

[Magic Lamps 11,668]

No better time to play Utd. They are in pathetic form and nothing without RvP and Rooney. Even if the latter makes it into the starting lineup, which I assume Moyes will force him too, I think we can cope with one dangerous player who is not even at full fitness.

On paper, we are head and shoulders above them. But this is the kind of game where utd's luck can be a factor. All we can do is not underestimate a wounded beast and run at them.

Our midfield has been immense in all of the recent fixtures against them. Esp Mikel-Ramires have owned Carrick, Cleverly etc every time. This will be vital, cos Moyes is surely shitting his pants in fear of Hazard, Oscar, Willian, who are all in great form so he will be try to double them on the flanks. So if we get control of the midfield, we can slice through their open central defence. Once our AMs get past the midfield, running at their D will cos them various problems.

The only real question is the striker, cos all of them ahve been kinda average. Torres has been scoring in recent weeks, but he always fucks it up against ManU, so I'd rather have Eto'o, cos Utd will be tight and Eto'o is best in tight spaces, even though his chance conversion has been poor. Jose will surely choose Torres though

[Pacquiao 1,834]

The problem is though if we don't get the goals for a large period of the match, can you see Jose instruct the team to go all out in the closing stages? I really can't.

Then you dont know Mourinho very well! this is the business end of the season! Jose has already shown he is willing to take risks to win certain games! he even said he would risk losing a game to go for the win! If you think for a second that Mourinho would play for a draw at home you are very much mistaken! Maybe if we were 10 points clear at the top, but that isnt the case! Jose knows 3 points is a must on Sunday and he will make sure the team go out to get those 3 points.

[DONI. 1,291]

Can see us winning easily here,but they just need to score first

[Jase 43,479]

Then you dont know Mourinho very well! this is the business end of the season! Jose has already shown he is willing to take risks to win certain games! he even said he would risk losing a game to go for the win! If you think for a second that Mourinho would play for a draw at home you are very much mistaken! Maybe if we were 10 points clear at the top, but that isnt the case! Jose knows 3 points is a must on Sunday and he will make sure the team go out to get those 3 points.

That maybe true but think when he said that, he was referring to games against the lesser sides. Not sure how much of a risk he would take against the bigger sides, even at home. He didn't exactly take any risk to beat Man City back in October, did he?

[Mouri_Matic 560]

That maybe true but think when he said that, he was referring to games against the lesser sides. Not sure how much of a risk he would take against the bigger sides, even at home. He didn't exactly take any risk to beat Man City back in October, did he?

Exactly, the only time his Madrid side have gone all out against big sides are when they are down like against Dortmund, MU and knew they HAD TO SCORE. Here it doesn't even matter much if we draw, only 2 points loss so he would take the safe route. Therefore best would be to go 1-0 down after 5 mins and storm them hard, then after taking the lead play ultra defensive football. Remember even City and Liverpool couldn't withstand our total pressing at 1 point, doubt MU with their shitty midfield can either.

[Jase 43,479]

Mourinho's 'inside information' tells him United are not happy - but he expects Moyes to be given time to turn things around

Inside information?

Mind games??