Southampton vs Manchester United match thread 8/12/2014 8PM Sky.

Cantona's Collars · 07-12-2014 07:43PM #1

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Wayne Rooney is fit after missing the win against Stoke and Jonny Evans could return to the United matchday squad for the first time since September. Rafael da Silva is also available.

Phil Jones, Daley Blind, Luke Shaw and Angel di Maria are all ruled out.

Jack Cork and Morgan Schneiderlin are definitely ruled out for Southampton while Toby Alderweireld is struggling with a hamstring strain.

Southampton (from): Forster, Clyne, Yoshida, Gardos, Alderweireld, Fonte, Bertrand, Davis, Mayuka, Mane, Wanyama, Pelle, Reed, Targett, Long, Tadic

United (from): De Gea, Lindegaard, Rafael, Valencia, Smalling, Rojo, McNair, Blackett, Evans, Young, Herrera, Carrick, Fellaini, Fletcher, Mata, Rooney, Wilson, Falcao, Van Persie.

Time for United to cop on & sort out our away form.

killwill · 07-12-2014 08:22PM

I know Southampton have the best defensive record in the league this season but I fancy United to score a few here. Although United's performances have not been very convincing they have now won 4 in a row and I think they will build on that tomorrow.
1-3 United.

Rayne Wooney · 07-12-2014 09:10PM

4 in a row, we can't let this slip now

Our week

Kerrigooney · 07-12-2014 09:46PM

United's title winning form to be brought to an end by Southampton's title winning form.

Harvey Low Fat Milk · 07-12-2014 10:38PM

It'll be tight, think Pelle's dip in form could cost Southampton though as I don't think there'll be many chances. Defensively they're good but Koeman sets them up to win so they'll be susceptible on the break and Rooney, unlike Pelle, is in good form so hopefully they'll take advantage when the chances fall their way. So United just to edge it.

0-1.

K4t · 08-12-2014 05:44AM

If Utd can keep Tadic quiet they should have enough to beat Southampton who are missing their best player. Schneiderlinn has been far more important to the Saints than Di Maria has been for Utd.

08-12-2014 09:18AM

Fellaini will sort out Tadic, give him a few 'Elbows'

Mantis Toboggan · 08-12-2014 09:34AM

Huge week for United if we're to mount a title challenge. Two very winnable games. If Rooney starts United might just sneak a 2-1 win.

FutureGuy · 08-12-2014 01:15PM

Bi test for the United resurgence. I'm happier to be facing Suthampton right now as apposed to a month ago as they are showing a slight dip in form.

A win would be huge for either side.

Going to go with a narrow united win. 1-0.

Giggsy11 · 08-12-2014 01:25PM

K4t wrote: »

If Utd can keep Tadic quiet they should have enough to beat Southampton who are missing their best player. Schneiderlinn has been far more important to the Saints than Di Maria has been for Utd.

Is he fit to play? As per Physioroom here is no return date.

Lord Trollington · 08-12-2014 01:28PM

2-0 to Southampton.

RobertKK · 08-12-2014 01:48PM

Van Persie and Rooney to score...

Lord TSC · 08-12-2014 02:01PM

Falcao to score 5

Cantona's Collars · 08-12-2014 03:12PM

Southampton's style of play could catch out our use of wingers as defenders,they tend to push on their fullbacks and we could see our weakness in those positions exposed.
Still,I'm going for a 2-1 win for United.

Timmyctc · 08-12-2014 06:23PM

I'd say both teams will want to score more than the opposition but will be wary of conceding a higher amount than their adversaries tonight. Could go either way (or a draw)

Aidric · 08-12-2014 06:43PM

Too tight to call and don't give a toss about the scoreline. 3 points for Utd and I'll be happy.

NUTZZ · 08-12-2014 07:00PM

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08-12-2014 07:03PM

McNair playing and Herrera on the bench is a little annoying. Looking like they're setting up for a draw.

Southampton playing without Alderweireld too. There to be got at, think LVG is seriously overrating them.

Rayne Wooney · 08-12-2014 07:04PM

Southampton look a real threat down the wings Young and Valencia as wing backs could be our downfall

Hoping we have enough in attack to score more than they will

ScummyMan · 08-12-2014 07:05PM

What in sh!tes name does Herrera have to do to get a start

madcabbage · 08-12-2014 07:07PM

Ah Jaysus lads, I'm nervous now. Why 3 at the back, my heart can't take this!!

LuckyGent88 · 08-12-2014 07:10PM

Disappointed with Herrera on the bench but will put my trust in LVG.

I hope we go for the 3 points but we have a far superior bench if we really need to get a goal.

bad2dabone · 08-12-2014 07:12PM

Southampton a very decent side. United on a bit of form. Good one for the neutrals.
I think United will win, yoshida is a real weak link.

shadowcomplex · 08-12-2014 07:13PM

I'm glad Mata is getting a bit of a run , will he be straight out when Di-Maria come back?

Adamcp898 · 08-12-2014 07:16PM

Disappointed if thus turns out to be 3 at the back

fuzzydunlop85 · 08-12-2014 07:17PM

Falcao to come off the bench and score the winner,

shano_88 · 08-12-2014 07:17PM

Southamptons bench looks very poor. United to score a winner in the last 10 mins

The Moldy Gowl · 08-12-2014 07:26PM

At least I won't miss eastenders tomorrow.

Still have about 15 years to catch up on

08-12-2014 07:27PM

It's hard to see that as anything other than 3 at the back, disappointing given our recent good run. It's almost a sign that LvG fears Southampton a little bit....

madcabbage · 08-12-2014 07:30PM

Deleted User wrote: »

It's hard to see that as anything other than 3 at the back, disappointing given our recent good run. It's almost a sign that LvG fears Southampton a little bit....

It's not LVG playing games again? He did this at Arsenal if I remember correctly, warmed up with 1 formation and changed at kickoff.

Southampton vs Manchester United match thread 8/12/2014 8PM Sky.

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