Man Utd v Stoke K/O 19:45

02-12-2014 11:32am #1

Don't know if this is televised couldn't find it anywhere..

My predictions; Good form to continue - Man Utd to win 3-1

Team news
Manchester United will be without forward Angel di Maria for Tuesday's Premier League clash against Stoke at Old Trafford with a hamstring injury.

The club's British record £59.7 million signing was forced off early in Saturday's victory over Hull. United are still to learn the full extent of the problem but he will definitely miss the visit of Stoke.

Captain Wayne Rooney is expected to shake off a bang to the knee while fellow striker Radamel Falcao could be pushing for a start after coming off the bench against Hull.

Stoke midfielder Steve Sidwell faces up to six weeks on the sidelines with a knee ligament injury sustained in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Liverpool.
Glenn Whelan is also out with the midfielder pulling a calf muscle after replacing Sidwell at Anfield.

The duo join four others injured in Victor Moses (thigh), Robert Huth (calf), Peter Odemwingie (knee) and Dionatan Teixeira (broken foot), but defender Phil Bardsley is available again after missing the match on Merseyside through illness.

madcabbage · 02-12-2014 12:08pm

If Utd go at Stoke the way they did on Saturday against Hull, they're should be no hiccups tonight. 2-0 Utd (with no casualties...)

The Moldy Gowl · 02-12-2014 12:36pm

I'm going to miss eastenders now

02-12-2014 12:39pm

Stoke not looking good with those injuries.
Di Maria is a loss for us but Herrera came on against Hull and played excellently.

Team I'd go with:

____________De Gea___________
______Smalling_____Rojo_______
Valencia_________________Young
____________Carrick___________
_______Fellaini______Herrera____
_____________Mata_____________
_______Rooney_____RvP_________

Falcao will get a run out but won't start.
Would like to see Januzaj get a run out too.
What I like about Rooney playing up top with RvP and Mata supporting them is Mata more often than not looks for the pass whereas Rooney playing as 10 would look to shoot more frequently, starving RvP of opportunities. Rooney is excellent up top and should stay there.

Donnielighto · 02-12-2014 12:42pm

Sacramento wrote: »

Stoke not looking good with those injuries.
Di Maria is a loss for us but Herrera came on against Hull and played excellently.

Team I'd go with:

____________De Gea___________
______Smalling_____Rojo_______
Valencia_________________Young
____________Carrick___________
_______Fellaini______Herrera____
_____________Mata_____________
_______Rooney_____RvP_________

Falcao will get a run out but won't start.
Would like to see Januzaj get a run out too.
What I like about Rooney playing up top with RvP and Mata supporting them is Mata more often than not looks for the pass whereas Rooney playing as 10 would look to shoot more frequently, starving RvP of opportunities. Rooney is excellent up top and should stay there.

Like pro evo 06/08 with wingers in full back.

deadybai · 02-12-2014 12:42pm

I thought Rojo was injured?

dobman88 · 02-12-2014 12:45pm

In Cork airport waiting on our flight. Taking my little sister to her first game so hopefully they do the business. 4-0 United!

02-12-2014 12:47pm

deadybai wrote: »

I thought Rojo was injured?

He played against Hull and came through unscathed afaik? Didn't hear anything about him getting a knock anyway.

deadybai · 02-12-2014 12:50pm

Ah right missed MOTD last weekend didnt know he was back.

PhlegmyMoses · 02-12-2014 1:35pm

Happy Huth isn't playing. It means it's only probable that we will get an injury to an attacker, rather than guaranteed with him on the field.

brevity · 02-12-2014 1:40pm

Can't really see anything but a Utd win here. They are building up lots of confidence IMO and will have the crowd to help them as well.

Cantona's Collars · 02-12-2014 2:20pm

5-0 to United,we owe somebody a beating.Plus as much as I love Sparky he seems to revel in beating us.No accusations of a United old boy having his team roll over there.

Spud83 · 02-12-2014 6:27pm

Rooney not on the team bus apparently.

The_Kew_Tour · 02-12-2014 6:36pm

Confident of a win but don't think it will be stroll in park

3-1.

Mantis Toboggan · 02-12-2014 6:40pm

Even Liverpool beat this crowd so I'm expecting an easy night 3-0 United.

LuckyGent88 · 02-12-2014 6:42pm

Hope we control the game like at the weekend and create plenty of chances.

Stoke will be well organised and may take a while to break down but I feel we have enough talent to get a few goals.

United to win 3-1

keeponhurling · 02-12-2014 6:44pm

This is no pushover for united , and Rooney and Di Maria are big losses

1-1

Whatsisname · 02-12-2014 6:45pm

The Moldy Gowl · 02-12-2014 6:47pm

Same system as last week so.

Would have liked to see falcao start though.

madcabbage · 02-12-2014 6:47pm

Kinda happy Rooney hasn't been risked. Utd should still win this comfortably off the back of the Saturday win.

dmc17 · 02-12-2014 6:48pm

I'm starting to think Falcao is on a pay as you play agreement!

LuckyGent88 · 02-12-2014 6:49pm

Rooney is a big loss especially against the physicality of Stoke.

Expect Wilsons pace to trouble stokes backline and hope mata can find him with a few through balls.

Soldie · 02-12-2014 6:59pm

Falcao obviously isn't fit. I'm excited to see what Wilson can do. He's looked sharp in his cameos so far.

Professional Griefer · 02-12-2014 7:06pm

Wilson only turned 19 yesterday, might put something on him to score.

8-10 · 02-12-2014 7:07pm

1-2 Stoke

madcabbage · 02-12-2014 7:27pm

8-10 wrote: »

1-2 Stoke

Get out!

ripcord · 02-12-2014 7:28pm

Anyone know what channel this is on? I can't find it on any of the usual ones - if I knew what foreign channel it's on I might be able to stream it? Thanks!

Kharrell · 02-12-2014 7:31pm

3-1, Diouf to score first and then a brace from Powell I fancy, maybe one from RVP too.

Nice seeing Herrera start!

Nolars · 02-12-2014 7:31pm

Still think we should win this one easy enough. Im going for 2-0 Utd

MagicMarker · 02-12-2014 7:40pm

Kharrell wrote: »

3-1, Diouf to score first and then a brace from Powell I fancy, maybe one from RVP too.

Nice seeing Herrera start!

Powell?

Kharrell · 02-12-2014 7:47pm

MagicMarker wrote: »

Powell?

I've been drinking since lunch time, leave me be:(

02-12-2014 7:49pm

MagicMarker wrote: »

Powell?

Think he means Wilson

Drumpot · 02-12-2014 7:52pm

Am I correct in saying that it is an offence to ask for anybody to PM me a link to game ?

02-12-2014 7:54pm

Stoke playing near identical tactics from the weekend gone.. Need a bit of luck early to break the deadlock

LuckyGent88 · 02-12-2014 7:57pm

Herrera should have taken that on himself.

Going to have to be very patient tonight. Stole have everyone behind the ball and are very organised. Getting the first goal will be vital.