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Post by Manc Fever on Mar 20, 2008 6:55:52 GMT
vs Sunday, 23rd MarchKO: 13:30 GMT Old Trafford, Manchester My starting XI: VDS (or PIG) Brown - Vida - Rio - Evra
Ronaldo - Carrick - Scholes - Giggsy
Rooney - Tevez Liverpool are on top form on the moment, mainly due to Torres. So I'm hoping Rio plays and we keep that tosser at bay. Other than that, I don't see a lot of threat from their side. Our midfield hopefully to outshine theirs, and our strikers to do the business this time around. I don't like our games against them, mainly to the fact that we've beaten them so many times in recent matches and with the law of averages and all that. But long may this trend continue ! Here's to a great match, to a great performance, to a great thrashing of our fiercest rivals and to a great atmosphere spurring the players on. Prediction: 1-0, Rooney with the goal. I can't fucking wait until Sunday Com'on UNITED !!
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Post by andoverred on Mar 20, 2008 10:16:17 GMT
Although we haven't been at the races since thrashing Arsenal, what better game to motivate the players. I'm sure the Neviller will be in the dressing urging the team on; plus you would expect the likes of Scholes, Giggs, Rio, and Rooney to be up for the dippers. However, the dippers are the form team and the Torres/Gerrard partnership is on fire. I think having Rio back to deal with Torres is key and Anderson did pretty well against Gerrard last time around. I expect a tough, tight encounter with the tackles flying. I wouldn't be surprised to see a red card being shown to either Rooney or Carragher; hopefully the later I'll go for 2-1 win to United with the following lineup VDS (or PIG) Brown - Vida - Rio/Pique - Evra Ronaldo - Hargreaves/Carrick - Scholes - Giggsy Rooney - Tevez
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Post by gavinm2 on Mar 20, 2008 12:46:16 GMT
I think maybe a draw myself, think it will be tight.
BUT if we decide to play them... then an early goal for us could mean they get a mauling... Yes Torres is very very good but he doesn't like it up him - and Vid/Brown/Rio will do just that!
SAF is looking at the Chelsea games to shape the season end - I reckon Dinamo V Gooners will be a draw also...
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Post by ReD RaT on Mar 20, 2008 12:51:12 GMT
No fucking predictions; let's just do them, through whatever means!
They're the form team, and we have a history of ending good teams' good runs; it continues Sunday.
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Post by gavinm2 on Mar 20, 2008 12:56:23 GMT
No fucking predictions; let's just do them, through whatever means! They're the form team, and we have a history of ending good teams' good runs; it continues Sunday. AS THE GOOD REVEREND WOULD SAY AMEN!
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Post by philmufc93 on Mar 20, 2008 13:01:30 GMT
I think it will be an end to end match. United are great on the counter attack so hopefully we should score a few ;D i predict 2-0 to united with Ronaldo and Rooney scoring! if Vidic and Rio are played its an easy win, both of them playing together is unstoppable!
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Post by stretfordendling on Mar 20, 2008 13:41:40 GMT
I think it'll be 2-1 to us. Carragher to get both of them.
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Post by Supatrice> on Mar 20, 2008 13:58:42 GMT
I was a bit disappointed to see the line up against Bolton. No Evra, Rooney or Rio (injured). It was a bit of a gamble but it paid off. Mostly due to Ronaldo being unstoppable, but Rooney should be raring to go, and we have a well rested squad. Hopefully VDS and especially Rio are fit in time. Pique was impressive but Torres in the form he's in I think having Rio and Vida at the back could be the difference between winning and losing it. Saha hasn't come back as well as he usually does, he has had very little impact since his return, I think his Utd career is looking bleak. VDS Brown - Rio - Vida - Evra
Ronaldo - Hargreaves - Anderson - Giggs
Rooney - Tevez Hargreaves and Anderson worked so well against Arsenal at the Emirates, and Anderson deserves to play after making Gerrard his bitch in the Away fixture. Nani annoyed me missing that chance against Bolton, Giggs hopefully will have a better influence, I always fancy him against the dippers. The rest if fit picks itself. 3:1 to UTD Carragher Og, Ronaldo x2 - Torres for them. With the way Ronaldo is scoring at the moment and the adulation from the press and fans, he's due a performance in a big match.
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Post by David Gill on Mar 20, 2008 14:22:00 GMT
I think we need to absolutely win this one, regardless of what happens in the other match. First of all because they are the Bin dippers and seconf of all for Man utd Fans. Sir Alex Ferguson will have a mindset on winning, no doubt about it.
This is my starting XI:
VDS
Brown.........Ferdinand......Vidic.......Evra
....................Hargreaves....Carrick............ ..............................Anderson....................... Ronaldo..............................................Nani
...............................Rooney.........................
Giggs for Nani if Nani isnt on form on the hour mark. Fletcher on for Anderson when protecting the lead.
Liverpool might have sights on a draw, knowing the tactician that Rafa is, but i hope they come out at us and have an end to end game; high tempo stuff. An early goal will definately guide us through.
Prediction: United to win 3-1 and goals coming from Rooney, Nani and Fletcher if he starts. And Evra to score an own goal after seeing Torres attempting an hilarious dive, by laughing so hard and kicking the ball accidently into the goal.
Post math interview: Journalist: So what about the perfomance tonight? Rafa: The bloody scot stole my tactics by rotating, bloody cheat. Journalist: surely they only steal in Liverpool? Rafa walks off.
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Post by Stew on Mar 20, 2008 15:02:14 GMT
Liverpool and that Torres have been playing shite teams recently so their "form" is being blown way out of proportion. 2-0 Utd, Rio or Vidic from a corner and Rooney with a belter!
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Post by Stew on Mar 20, 2008 15:52:55 GMT
ANDERSON RELISHES LIVERPOOL BATTLE
Having sampled the euphoria that comes with beating Liverpool at Anfield, Anderson is hoping for more of the same on Sunday when United entertain Rafael Benitez's men at Old Trafford.
The Brazilian was a star performer in December's 1-0 win courtesy of Carlos Tevez's first-half strike. Anderson reveals he was fully aware of the importance attached to United-Liverpool clashes before he joined the Reds, but admits he was surprised by the enormity of the occasion.
"The atmosphere amongst the supporters and the determination both sides had to win the game at Anfield was unbelievable," he told United Review. "It’s difficult to describe the emotion that I experienced in that match – it was amazing. And I’m sure it’ll be the same on Sunday."
Anderson has become a firm favourite with the Old Trafford faithful after a series of imperious displays in United's midfield. The 19-year-old has been overwhelmed by his rising cult status, and insists he'll be doing his utmost to ensure Reds fans around the world have a happy Easter.
"It's difficult to describe how it feels to hear the fans sing my name," he beamed. "It gives me extra strength on the pitch and makes me want to do my best to repay them for the fantastic support they have shown me. Hopefully I'll do that on Sunday."
Go on son!
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Post by Supatrice> on Mar 20, 2008 16:22:25 GMT
GLAD TO HEAR IT!
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Post by mufcjoe on Mar 20, 2008 18:18:29 GMT
"It's difficult to describe how it feels to hear the fans sing my name," he beamed. "It gives me extra strength on the pitch and makes me want to do my best to repay them for the fantastic support they have shown me. Hopefully I'll do that on Sunday." Annnnnnnnnddddddeeeeeeerrrrsonsonson, He's better than Kleberson, Anderson-son-son, He's our midfield magician Tothe left, To the right, To the ssamba beat all night, He is class, with the brass, ANND HHE SHIIITTSS OONNN FAAABRREGGAASS!!! I predict a tight game, Rooney to put us in the lead, before Ryan Babel equalises, and just as the game is drawing to a close, another late winner, this time from Ronnie witha great solo run, past Riise, Carragher, Hyypia before doing Hyypia and Carragher again and smashing it low past the keeper.........that or John O'Shea comes on!!! Unfortunately I couldnt get tickets, so everyone sing their hearts out for me and all the other United fans worldwide who couldnt go, but will be singing our hearts out at home!!! BRING ON THE SCOUSE, MURDERING, BINDIPPING TWATS!!!!!!!!!
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Post by ReD RaT on Mar 20, 2008 18:45:12 GMT
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Post by stretfordendling on Mar 20, 2008 18:54:59 GMT
haha! Love that album!
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