CONFIRMED LINE-UP: United vs Everton

February 10, 2013 130 Comments

De Gea, Rafael, Vidic, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Cleverley, Jones, Giggs, Rooney and Van Persie.

Author: Scott Filed Under Manchester United News

130 Comments

February 10, 2013 at 16:09
Niky says:
and if fergie said he will field 2 diff teams for everton and RM, then welbeck and hernandez will start in Madrid … maybe not … just shows the importance of todays match… COME ONNNNNNN
February 10, 2013 at 16:09
Udyat says:
You forgot Evra!
February 10, 2013 at 16:09
Mikael says:
Sendning out a message.. good lineup
February 10, 2013 at 16:10
Nicky says:
and if fergie said he will field 2 diff teams for everton and RM, then welbeck and hernandez will start in Madrid … maybe not … just shows the importance of todays match… COME ONNNNNNN
February 10, 2013 at 16:10
dannysoya LOVES USAIN BOLT says:
WOW. When I heard Fergie’s presser on Friday, I expected the team to be much weaker than this. VERY STRONG line-up. Expected to see Kagawa get some game time so i’m assuming he will be playing from the start on Wednesday with Nani. Good to see Jonny back in the starting line-up. Hopefully Jones and Cleverley can hold up in the middle. COME ON UNITED!!! stretch this lead.
February 10, 2013 at 16:10
Mikael says:
Haha, didn’t even realize Evra was missing… just included him by default
February 10, 2013 at 16:11
ESP says:
Need more than 10
February 10, 2013 at 16:11
Tope99 says:
This is not complete or is SAF going with only ten players to rest more for Madrid ?
February 10, 2013 at 16:12
andromeda says:
Strong lineup!Jones and Cleverly could be the answer to halt Fellaini!!go United.
February 10, 2013 at 16:12
mutusamy says:
First! but 10 players only?
February 10, 2013 at 16:12
LucasUTD says:
Fark. Our priority now is the Champs League! We’ve already got a good advantage in the league! Hopefully we get this game wrapped up fast so we can rest some players but knowing Everton, think it’s highly unlikely.
February 10, 2013 at 16:14
chanpakman says:
one more?
February 10, 2013 at 16:16
WeAreUnited says:
Valencia, Cleverley, Jones, Giggs

Have we ever seen these 4 together ? Anyway, the game is ours. 1 point would be great, but we’re at OT so nothign than 3points!

Subs: Amos, Anderson, Smalling, Carrick, Nani, Hernandez, Welbeck.

Where’s Kagawa?
February 10, 2013 at 16:16
matt says:
Bit worried about the Cleverley Jones midfield, especially against Everton, but I suppose we need to fully use the squad over the next couple weeks.
February 10, 2013 at 16:17
andromeda says:
Kagawa and Ferdinand is totally rested for Wed.albeit we can secure a good result form the first half then giving a break to our stars.
February 10, 2013 at 16:17
s says:
Where is Scholes?
February 10, 2013 at 16:18
Tony says:
1.0 Everton come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 10, 2013 at 16:19
drv3011 says:
Putting jones and clevz in midfield looks like a strategy to contain fellaini coz they have the energy to track his runs and give him less space to work with the ball.
February 10, 2013 at 16:21
andromeda says:
Looking at the bench, there is room for many tactical tricks along the course of this game and keeping the stubborn attitude of Everton in mind its worthwhile that we should play for a full 90 minutes.
February 10, 2013 at 16:30
FletchTHEMAN says:
Fergie says he wants this….. with the team selection!
February 10, 2013 at 16:36
zigoo says:
damn !cleveryly n jones in midfield…against pienar and fellaini n such…am nt filled with confidence

hope am wrong
February 10, 2013 at 16:36
kel says:
Wow. I think anderson will play next week against Madrid =)
February 10, 2013 at 16:39
WeAreUnited says:
are you watchign skysport1, now streaming and great comparison to 99 strikers t o our curretn

AMAZING, let’s hope we end great this season

already 13comebacks and we know what happened in 99
February 10, 2013 at 16:40
Proverb says:
Kagawa has a date with madrid on wednesday

Go there boy and work out you magic
February 10, 2013 at 16:42
In David We Trust says:
I am still a little concerned with that midfield, esp in how we will control the game, and how giggs will handle this aggressive approach by everton
February 10, 2013 at 16:48
Red4ever says:
Hope im wrong but I think ferdinand late replacement for vidic I just hope im wrong can anyone give some latest team news,,,,,

Madrid here we come GGMU !!!!!!!
February 10, 2013 at 16:49
parryheid says:
That will do nicely thank you.Go United
February 10, 2013 at 16:53
FletchTHEMAN says:
Blow for Everton: Distan has picked up a knock in the warm up. Heintinga comes in at the last moment.
Could be a factor as Distan has been playing very well and Heintinga had a nightmare last time out.

Big call for Moyes!
February 10, 2013 at 16:54
Proverb says:
That midfield is a concern, I hope rooney or RVP persie drops Deep to help carry the ball forward
February 10, 2013 at 16:55
Costas says:
Just like I thought. Not a big number of cnages. Just a shake up in the midfield. Can’t say that foursome fills me with confidence at the moment, but hopefully it will be enough.
February 10, 2013 at 17:10
santaClaus says:
Fuck!! the post again !
February 10, 2013 at 17:13
CoppelRED says:
Giggs!
February 10, 2013 at 17:14
santaClaus says:
Keeping his record intact ! Sir Ryan Giggs
February 10, 2013 at 17:14
McQueen says:
come on!!! giggsy’s got his goal!
February 10, 2013 at 17:14
kel says:
Giggs scoring in all Premier Season!
February 10, 2013 at 17:15
matt says:
GIGGSY

Also, nice work by RVP, though very surprised he didn’t bury his chance.
February 10, 2013 at 17:15
FletchTHEMAN says:
GIGGGSSSSSSSSS

1- zippp!

23 League seasons!

51st at Old Trafford!

LEGEND!!!!! Come on then!
February 10, 2013 at 17:15
kel says:
Giggs scoring in all Premier League Seasons!
February 10, 2013 at 17:21
McQueen says:
impressed with jones so far in the midfield (aside from that shot just then lol). dealing with fellaini.
February 10, 2013 at 17:27
santaClaus says:
we have to get a bit more composed and hold onto the ball
February 10, 2013 at 17:33
Daniel88 says:
Getting bossed by Darren Gibson.

Van Persie and Rooney cant hold the ball up to save their fucking lives.
February 10, 2013 at 17:34
WeAreUnited says:
we are all over the place at the moment

what happened? suddenly
February 10, 2013 at 17:38
Daniel88 says:
Rooney is so fucking oblivious to things going on around him. His awareness is fucking garbage. Four times now he has been robbed on the ball because he is dicking about dwelling on it thinking he cant be tackled.
February 10, 2013 at 17:39
kel says:
Am i the only one who feel RVP seems to feel tired?
February 10, 2013 at 17:44
McQueen says:
Osman is no Cantona. Thankfully.
February 10, 2013 at 17:45
WeAreUnited says:
dANIEL SHUT UP REALLY.

I have been all the time saying that we should put Valencia to play alngside Rafael to cover Ronaldo

but based o nthis game and his current form at this season the lad should be benched more than for 2games

I am sorry, but he wastes space at the moment. Ashley Young or Nani there, in this game Nani and maybe against Madrid Young. I as a manager would pick automatically Nani to play agains Ronaldo and show himself.

But since we need defensive cover more, then Young.

Antonio Valencia feels sos slaggish the silent killer has been literally silent

cmon TonyV and LADS!
February 10, 2013 at 17:46
WeAreUnited says:
RVPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
February 10, 2013 at 17:47
Daniel88 says:
FUCKING GET IN ROBIN !!!. Rooney showed a little awareness not to play the wrong ball in behind for Cleverley. Work this ball we are better than Everton.

Now we can think of a change but get in at half time 2-0.
February 10, 2013 at 17:47
WeAreUnited says:
@Kel

YES hahaha, easy to say now when he’s scored
February 10, 2013 at 17:48
Red4ever says:
What a pass rafa ,,,,,robin van persie his movement is absolutely fantastic what a player ,,,,,giggs still tearing you apart ,,,,

Watchout madrid here we come GGMU !!!!!!
February 10, 2013 at 17:49
McQueen says:
kel – haha was just replying to your comment when…

I agree he is looking a little of his game today… yet he has a goal, an assist, and he’s set up about 2 other chances!

Cant complain.
February 10, 2013 at 17:49
Pratyush says:
I feel Valencia’s been really clever this half. He’s been made a couple of raelly good flicks that have played in Cleverley and Rafael.

Overall I think we did well to ride out a spell of Everton pressure with some excellent defending, and it was good to see us pressing their defense through Rooney.
February 10, 2013 at 17:49
Daniel88 says:
@ WeAreUnited

Fuck off you little cunt.
February 10, 2013 at 17:49
Proverb says:
Jones doing quite an amazing job in midfield
And how about that split pass from rafael oh boy brazilian esque, clinical as fuck you dutch machine, fuck hell 2-0 up yeah!!!!!

United united united!!!!
February 10, 2013 at 17:50
kel says:
@WeAreUnited

Yeah he seems tired but glad he score =)

Valencia seems to be so low in confidence. He seems not to dare to run the ball forward. =(
February 10, 2013 at 17:50
Rd5454 says:
Rafa is best right back in the world and pls some guy don’t say jones never is a midfielder
February 10, 2013 at 17:50
dannysoya LOVES USAIN BOLT says:
First twenty minutes absolutely fantastic football. From that point up until the second goal, Everton absolutely dominated the game. We are giving them far too much space. We need to PRESS all over the pitch. they had 62% possession since Giggs goal. Thank God we got a second one just before the half. Disappointing first half display overall but hey who gives a shit? we’re 2-0 up. Hopefully the lads don’t rest on their laurels and go for more. As last season proved, a two-goal lead is FAR from safe. COME ON BOYS!!!!
February 10, 2013 at 17:50
matt says:
We have misplaced so many passes which is quite surprising. Also, despite having scored and got an assist, RVP isn’t at his best, which just goes to show how fucken good he really is. But we are two goals up and we should all be praying that Jones didn’t get injured in that last tackle with Mirallas
February 10, 2013 at 17:51
Costas says:
Good performance so far. Our makeshift midfield duo doing well. Don’t relax now guys. Hammer them some more.
February 10, 2013 at 17:52
WeAreUnited says:
@daniel

you are only complaining all the time, rooney is having a good game and once he lets one ball loose, you come and write about him.

and I will ignore your sensitive comment and take it positively cause you know I am right.

@kel, yeah it was easy to say, I think he looked more despaired when he didn’t score, bit I bet now we will see him back

TonyV started brightly, but now he’s again off his game
February 10, 2013 at 17:55
Israel says:
My Middlesbrough supporting cousin just sent me a text saying “This season is so over they should have got Adele out to sing before the start of the match”!!!!!
February 10, 2013 at 17:55
Den says:
Just have to say that Rafael has been really really good! Hope he keeps it up!
February 10, 2013 at 17:55
Daniel88 says:
I’d make some changes.
I was thinking put Rooney up top, take RVP off for Nani who will play left and Giggs for Anderson through the middle because Cleverley is alone with his partner Jones following Fellaini like a shadow.
I would really like to bring on Hernandez though to stretch them in behind.
No matter what we do we cannot keep giving the ball away so easy with poor passes or working it back to the keeper and whacking it long.

… tough calls.
February 10, 2013 at 17:56
andromeda says:
Great performance form the lads, so happy to see Giggs score. Rafa was fantastic, Jones contained Fellaini the best way he can and Vida return to his best days.

Robin was hungry today, one on the cross bar, one assist and finally the goal came at the right moment.
February 10, 2013 at 17:57
parryheid says:
Think Everton are likeley to get a bit of a dicking 2nd half teams pklaying well.
February 10, 2013 at 17:57
Hans says:
I hope we go on to kill this match off now.
We do not have to do anything silly. Just play it nice and simple!!!
February 10, 2013 at 17:58
WeAreUnited says:
@rd5454

Firstly, cause people will get me misunderstood i nthe heat of the game. Read my comment carefully, before slating me.
Don’t take this as a bashing :=) I love the lad Jones and think he will be our future CB and our brightest player, and

Jones is a versatile player with amazing talent and he’s showing that, but he’s still better as a CB, he hasn’t Carrick’s or for example Busquets technique, that’s why he isn’t and shouldn’t be a midfielder. He’s good at covering and breaking the play, YES, but he doesn’t offer attacking wise like Carrick or let’s say Clevs.

But then Jones is not a midfielder and by that, he’s doing a good job, there is still too much gaps in the middle, would not happen if Carrick would be there.

But it’s unfair to compare them since Jones is oyunger and not a midfielder, so he’s doing good

peace
February 10, 2013 at 17:58
Daniel88 says:
@weareunited

Rooney has been robbed of the ball several times because he was dwelling on it, he let the ball go under his feet at the edge of the box in loads of space and he committed that STUPID foul on Neville giving them a dangerous free kick.

… So I repeat shut it you cunt
February 10, 2013 at 17:59
Dela says:
So far so good! Hats off to Jones, Fellani only escaped him once in the first half, marshalling him quite well. Keep it up SON!

and RvP, fantastic that after fumbling the first one off the post, he decided to get it right second time and did it again instead of trying something else. Good stuff!!

Even when Everton put the pressure on we are absorbing it so well, how many times did the lads just throw themselves in front of shots?

We’re getting our shit together in defense… watch out ALL!!
February 10, 2013 at 17:59
WeAreUnited says:
@daniel

who hasn’t gotten a foul ? cmon you can do better than that, and stop naming me, just cause it feels good to you.

take it easy, you wouldn’t be this angry if I were wrong.
February 10, 2013 at 17:59
Frankie says:
Vidic has been a monster in the defence!
February 10, 2013 at 18:01
Proverb says:
Ha @WeAreUnited giving a ratsass to that cockroach, just let the fucker feed his fucking ignorance I don’t even know why you even reply that twat he’s always complaining
What a weird fucker he is, wasting precious oxygen all he like
February 10, 2013 at 18:03
Henrik says:
what the hell is Moyes thinking with playing such a high defence line.
February 10, 2013 at 18:03
WeAreUnited says:
@proverb

I don’t know, it was the moment of heat, I understand when rooney has an off game, but he’s actually playing well.

anyway. will leave him alone, to imagine I was oen who once or more replied in a proper manner, and now he’s calling me a cunt. I guess that explains it al for him.

cheers! CMOOON LADS
February 10, 2013 at 18:05
Daniel88 says:
@ weare united

ME stop naming you ?. Are you fucking mental you talked to me first you fucking bell end. Like I give a fuck what you say.

Shut it cunt.
February 10, 2013 at 18:08
WeAreUnited says:
@dannyboy

i recall

February 10, 2013 at 17:45
WeAreUnited says:

dANIEL SHUT UP REALLY.

didn’t name anything, you great man I respect your opinion sI know this is a stressing game, but talk to me
February 10, 2013 at 18:11
Daniel88 says:
@ weareunited

Now you know you are the one who started talking shit. We can both move on. I am right and you are wrong. I still insist you are a cunt.

@ general

Valencia is giving Baines a tough time.
February 10, 2013 at 18:12
drv3011 says:
great atmosphere at OT today.lots of singing and cheering.
February 10, 2013 at 18:15
santaClaus says:
WTF is mark halsey doing
February 10, 2013 at 18:18
WeAreUnited says:
@daniel

you are 1000% correct that I started this, and I want all to knwo that, that’s true, so yes you are right.

but you are the one calling me names, I just said shut up

peace.
February 10, 2013 at 18:19
WeAreUnited says:
btw

a great confidence man that RVP is,

his first time beating the goalie hit the post, the second time he tried the same and scored.

It takes a genius and a confident player to do that after you miss and score :=
February 10, 2013 at 18:20
wayne says:
Don’t understand why Tony V is getting stick again having a solid game.Don’t forget Baines main quality his his attacking ability and he’s done fuck all today.There’s 2 sides to everytone’s game
February 10, 2013 at 18:22
drv3011 says:
like seriously,are all BPL refs anti-man utd now?
February 10, 2013 at 18:23
drv3011 says:
how did that not go in?!
February 10, 2013 at 18:24
Daniel88 says:
Much better second half.
Pressing the ball.
Keeping the ball.
Fuck Fellaini.
Vidic is the boss.
February 10, 2013 at 18:29
drv3011 says:
you know,if we win the title this year(which i strongly believe we will),we will totally deserve it because of the performances we’ve put in like today
February 10, 2013 at 18:36
kwesi says:
Bebe just scored for Rio Ave…i still believe in the dude
February 10, 2013 at 18:42
kel says:
I dont understand how come Sir Alex dont rest Rooney or RVP.

They clearly seems tired and with a trip next week, i prefer to rest them. If we can score goals there it will be in a better situation on 2nd leg.
February 10, 2013 at 18:42
Pratyush says:
Bastard Fellaini.
February 10, 2013 at 18:53
WeAreUnited says:
I really think Carrick made the difference on the second half.

Don’t get me wrong, Jones was doing well, but Carrick put those passes to the strikers and stretched the game with his passes. He brought compousure and calmness

anyway, this is a team game, so good job lads!

12points off! TOP OF THE LEAGUE BABY½!
February 10, 2013 at 18:53
dannysoya LOVES USAIN BOLT says:
MUCH better second half performance. Fantastic assured display in the middle and at the back. I have been on Phil Jones’ back all season but he was brilliant today. He nullified Fellaini’s threat expertly. Bright future for him at this club. TWELVE POINTS CLEAR!!! Chelsea up next for City (hope they do us a favour) Now let’s shock the world in Madrid. COME ON UNITED!!!!!
February 10, 2013 at 18:56
wayne says:
Very efficient performance today can only remember DDG having 2 saves to make.Now let’s take those cunts out Weds even if we lose by one that’ll be ok
February 10, 2013 at 18:57
RedBorneo says:
Lets sing : campione.. campione ole ole ole… campione campione ole ole ole… campione campione ole ole ole..
February 10, 2013 at 18:58
Dela says:
@wayne –> what i want in madrid is a goal and not to get hammered. If we lose 2-1, I can live with it as long as that away goal is in the bag, wrapped up, checked on the flight and put into storage for the second leg
February 10, 2013 at 18:59
Reno says:
Bemuse when Valencia starts ahead of Nani and Ferdinand out of the match day squad. Anderson also not being used since last week at Fulham, should have give Anderson a run towards d end. Valencia hardly beat any man or deliver any good ball. His flicks and movement was good but then again most of the fruitful attacks comes from the left wing. worrying sign that United are actually isolating the right wing. Need give Nani the games to get his sharpness back.
February 10, 2013 at 19:01
Unitedyankee says:
With 12 games left, United need 8 wins and a draw to win the league. 7 wins and one draw if they beat City at home. That’s all assuming City drop no points the rest of the season which is unlikely. This team seems determined to not make the same mistake as last year. They ran the whole 90 minutes and seem to be better defensively now that Vidic is back. Beating Real Madrid would not shock the world, our team is as good if not better, and our coach definitely is better!!!
February 10, 2013 at 19:03
andromeda says:
We were 100% focus for the whole 90 minutes, that has been the difference today.the man to man guarding and the United spirit were floating down the pitch in every nook and niches.
February 10, 2013 at 19:03
Costas says:
12 points ahead of City, 7 points better off compared to the corresponding games from last season.

Good job lads. Hopefully Evans and Jones will be good to go for Wednesday.
February 10, 2013 at 19:06
rijah says:
The second clean sheet for de gea… Well done lad… Keep up the good work and continue your practise as usual… Now, for the hat trick of clean sheets… GGMU…
February 10, 2013 at 19:09
WeAreUnited says:
@reno

I think Valencia had a job today and like @wayne said earlier, it was isolating baines

BUT, that doesn’t mean he should be off hsi game all the time, just put another player along the defender and he’s isolated and has nothign to offer.

Defensive wise, he’s great and was great and in reality, this wasn’t his worst game, he improved today, btu we remember him as a TERMINATOR, just going through players and puttign those amazing crosses, adn sadly, he’s been off.

@wayne that’s why I thought Valencia didn’t offer much, he was betetr, btu off his game, I really expected him to be better attacking wise today after he scored with his national team, but he was off again But if we need to cover Ronaldo, Valencia and Rafael are up to it!

I really was surprised that RVP played 90minutes and Chicha didn’t play, ROnaldo played 65-70mins for Madrid and was rested. Well mayeb it’s a good sign that RVP doesn’t get tired, even though he looked a bit today

peace
February 10, 2013 at 19:11
parryheid says:
Wouldn’t worry in the slightest this Wednesday were in the Two legged knockout stages and that is meat and drink to United fear not we will have five over the middle and control the pitch.Once we break on Madrids back line they are fucked,no way will they cope with our Lethal attack it will be a repeat of the City game.
February 10, 2013 at 19:14
medumtum says:
Tremendous performance. Used the depth of the squad, kept a clean sheet and saw Giggsy tear em apart yet again. Most impressive was the concentration the team managed to show throughout. Thats what we’ll need against Madrid. As someone mentioned Jonesy only lost Fellaini once and then too the defenders were back covering. Hope he isn’t injured cause it looked like he stalked off straight into the tunnel and had taken a hard knock towards the end of the half. Clearly we had a plan and it was doggedly executed. The team actually seems to be peaking with our defense coming together as a unit. Now onto Europe.
February 10, 2013 at 19:20
andromeda says:
According to (Goal.com) Jones has picked a muscular injury, hope he is OK.

Apart from the collective brilliant team performance I would love to give my vote for Rafa to be the man of the match.12 points ahead, 7 goal difference.12 games to go.I can say we are in a very comfortable position to regain the title, but we shouldn’t lose the degree of concentration.

Regarding our Wed game, I fancy Carrick, Anderson, Kagawa, Nani/Young and Welbeck to start.its kinds strange and many of you would disagree with me but I have a feeling that Fergie could not start with either RVP or Rooney, instead he might go with Chica as a sole striker in 4-5-1 formation.
February 10, 2013 at 19:24
Red Devil Canuck says:
Good result. The team worked really hard for the 3 points today.
February 10, 2013 at 19:29
samuel - united WE stand says:
Vida, absolute collossus of a defender, he was ideal for this everton team which utilises the aerial strenghts to the best but he was nullified today. Vidic, he heads abd kicks and smashes oppositions into the fucking stands and then walks up into the stands and smashes the attacker out of the fucking stadium. Gradually back to his best and hopefully united will benefit.

Rafael, oh rafa rafa.. I’ve ran out of superlatives for my favourite brazilian. United have seen him blossomed from a talented but brash and naive into gradually moving towards the complete player. If you want a footballing battle, rafael will roll that out, if you want to use technique, he will match you. Developing into a complete fullback, still not there yet but hopefully he will get there.
February 10, 2013 at 19:31
Andromeda says:
Or we might start with RVP and Chica and Rooney on the bench.
Stopping Ronaldo would be very difficult particular after Rafa played a full 90 minutes today, but the lad have an incredible energy so hopefully he will recover in time.
February 10, 2013 at 19:32
wayne says:
WeAreUnited thought he had a solid game both ends of the field today mate.Kept Baines to a couple of runs late in the game and gave him plenty of problems in Everton’s end.Tony V gets doubled teamed all the the time even when Utd are breaking out of defense he gets players crowding him out because teams know he’s our big outlay.
Dela I’d even take 1-0 mate everything else would be a bonus
February 10, 2013 at 19:37
muchio says:
Im 1000% sure rafa has not hit his peak yet. Just imagine when he has become a finish article. IMO, Rafa edges Vidic for MOTM.
February 10, 2013 at 19:41
Andromeda says:
This result should further destroy city’s spirit, I would even fancy rent boys to knock them out for the second spot in case we have won the title which is most likely.
February 10, 2013 at 19:45
In David We Trust says:
WeAreUnited – I was searching for someone who highlighted this game-changer, carrick defiantly made the difference, we started to move the ball, interchange, and we never let everton get hold of the ball. My view has been made stronger, that it should be players who are great at holding onto the ball and passing it well, like carrick cleverly kagwa, they will suit Europe, and with valencia rooney and RVP getting forward, with perhaps kagwa and cleverly sometimes joining suit. the team I said is tailermade for Madrid. Jones I doubt will make it. So the lineup for Madrid

DDG
rafeal ferdinand vidic evra
carrick cleverly
valencia rooney kagwa
RVP
February 10, 2013 at 19:54
wayne says:
If Jones is fit i’ll think he’ll start to do a marking job on Ronnie.Utd have now used him against Bale and today Fellani. Wouldn’t surprise me to see Kawaga come in for Giggs and Jones will be the shadow whether Ronnie plays right or left wing.
February 10, 2013 at 19:58
wayne says:
Rio being rested means he’ll start just a matter if Vidic is fit enough to go 2 in a row or if Evans is now establishing himself as one of Utd’s starting c/h.
February 10, 2013 at 19:59
FletchTHEMAN says:
Great result. Hope Jones is OK. Had to be subbed off but did a great job.

De Gea got his 5th Clean sheet as well. Lad has only one loss in the EPL. Did well when needed.

Sky Post match http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11667/8490964
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he changed his mind over the make-up of his starting XI for Sunday’s game with Everton following Manchester City’s loss at Southampton.

Good on the boss!

12 points clear with 12 games to go. Paddy Power already paying out. A long way to go be looking very good indeed.

Of to Madrid then! Bring on the Virus!
February 10, 2013 at 20:00
alfREDo says:
Wow, still buzzing!
Big, big performance today that really sent out the message to Citeh that
‘we want our trophy back’!
Looking forward to Scott’s reactions thread now and the build up to Weds night!
February 10, 2013 at 20:02
Gaffer says:
Well deserved praise on Vida and Rafa. Lets not forget Rooney who was all over the pitch for 90 mins.
February 10, 2013 at 20:02
reDalerT says:
what a great performance. a huge difference when vidic is back. none of that nerve_wrecking goalmouth scramble that we keep on landing in.. and against everton too.. on to wednesday!
February 10, 2013 at 20:23
WeAreUnited says:
@In David We Trust

G0lad you noticed also, cause I really thought Carrick made our team different, and this has nothign to do with Jones, just that Carrick brought that experience into it and long Cleverley the ycomplete each other, somehow Cleverley completes players and let them use their strenghts.

haha, so you put Rafael there :=) you changed your mind? or was it due Jonesys injury? You saw Rafaels effect today otherwise I agree 1000% with you, we need player who can hold the ball, it’s a shame that Nani is not in form and that good defensive wise, cause he would be ideal for that game, keeping the ball and bursting into attack, btu don’t be surprises of SAF, he could change his mind and use him I surely hope so.

@wayne

Valencia had one of his betetr games and he isolated Baines very well, hats off, but maybe I expect from him so much and when we have a certain talented Nani o nthe side and how I rate him more, mayeb sometimes doesn’t let me see through the mistakes. But yes, he was good, not great, but did his job let’s hope he sorts his attacking head also, so we get the complete player.
Nothing spectacular today, but did his job.

PS. We are talking about Ronaldo, but not let’s forget that Di Maria is dangerous also, so we have to keep an eye on him also.

peace. TOP OF THE LEAGUE BABY!
February 10, 2013 at 20:28
In David We Trust says:
wayne – I do feel playing jones does fuck up our formation, which takes away on what united are trying to do, I always say use the same tactics that beat shitty and chelsea, play carrick cleverly deep, with rooney playing off RVP, and plenty of width
February 10, 2013 at 20:32
wayne says:
WeAreUnited i was surprised Nani didn’t start on the left today don’t see anyway he starts Weds.We’ll just agree to disagree on Tony V,think you have tunnel vision on Nani and overrate him also think that clouds your judgement in what Tony V brings to the team.
February 10, 2013 at 20:40
WeAreUnited says:
@wayne

I think you overrate Valencia so we are in a tie and I am not trying to be funny or sarcastic or to prove my point, just saying.

but again I support our players and realise the importance of Valencia, but I know that Nani is the better one, talent and attacking wise and take him anyday over Valencia But that’s a matter of an opinion.

Our best option woudl be both being on form and Nani on the left and Valencia on the right

@IDWT aka FITB

I also think liek I have many times said, use those same tactics, change it only if some are out of form or injured. I really hope we go with the partnership of Clevs and Carrick and don’t mess our formations for the sake of it.

peace.
February 10, 2013 at 20:41
Andromeda says:
Our probable secret weapons at Bernabeu:kagawa, Young, welbeck.
I am still in dilemma whether we should start with Anderson or not, but considering that Cleverly played a full 90 minutes then it should make sense that Fergie would prefer to pack the midfield”no further prediction”
February 10, 2013 at 20:41
wayne says:
In David We Trust have to disagree mate imo Jones has played very well floating around staying close to the oppositions danger man he’s neutralized very well.Today he completely took Fellani out of the game to a point were Fellani was drifting back to the half way line to try and make space,also Jones was getting forward well.Ronnie has a tendency to switch wings i think you’ll see Jones have the same kind of role stay close to Ronnie wherever he plays and try and frustrate him,doesn’t take much for Ronnie to start throwing tantrums.
February 10, 2013 at 20:54
In David We Trust says:
wayne – If united play jones on the left of a 442, but much narrow, but making sure carrick and cleverly are the heartbeat of the midfield, I still feel valencia is crucial to the set up of this united team, but I would not sacrifice the united firepower and counter attack, to try and contain Madrid, when united are just has good as them
February 10, 2013 at 21:11
wayne says:
In David We Trust for years now in CL away games Utd have always played it cautious away
regardless of opposition there’s no doubt Sir Alex will pack the midfield and hope to contain and grab a goal on the breakaway.If Jones plays he’ll be Ronnie’s shadow he’ll move around depending on Ronnie.
It will be Carrick with either Clevs/Ando,i see Tony V with maybe Kawaga,Jones having the floating role marking Ronnie with Rooney dropping back a little deeper to be part of the midfield and RVP as the lone man upfront
Think it’s significant Rio and Kawaga were fully rested and Kawaga’s skill set is going to be suited to CL
February 11, 2013 at 01:07
Bill Hick's Ghost says:
Made a decent Everton side look very ordinary. Played within ourselves. 12 clear is great, but it’s not over yet! Now, for Ron and Madrid!
February 11, 2013 at 01:27
parryheid says:
Nani is too slight and flaky and can’t be allowed to jeapordise our chances in Madrid.imo.
February 11, 2013 at 08:02
rohan_19 says:
i would say this might be the team that starts

DDG
rafael rio evans evra
carrick
jones cleverly
valencia rooney
rvp.
February 11, 2013 at 08:23
NBI Red Onion says:
Started well, had period where Everton had all the possession and we could not get the ball. then a solid second half made easier by Evertons high defensive line and square at the back. We could have been more clinical but still a great result 12 points ahead, 12 games to go. Defence looked rock solid. Evra clearly tired a bit, it is a shame we could not rest him. Rafael is now surely world class, Evans his a few beautiful passes. Giggs scored! Rooney was excellent defensively, he could see Evra was tiring second half and went back to help out on the LW. Good for De Gea confidence to make a save, catch, good punch and clean sheet, good to see him also being more vocal.

This was a good warm up game for Madrid, Everton were fast skilled and physical, but they were poor in the final third and rarely threatened, whereas Ronnie is on fire right now. Neville says one player alone cannot mark him we will need numbers on him with pace and accuracy, Rio on form will be key at the back, Carrick will not have to pace to take on Ronnie but will reply on positioning.

I think Rafael and Jones together are the two players who can take on Ronnie for pace. It looks doubtful that Jones will be fit. I would expect that when he is in our half the WB will pick him up sharpish with one of the MF players designated to track him but not just him.

Unlike Everton for whom Fellani is the main man, Madrid while pretty much a one man team this season, have other players who can hurt us if Ronnie draws too many, Benzema, Ozil Alonzo, Higuan and Pepe is back. Therefore I don’t think marking Ronnie the way we marked Fellani is necessarily what SAF will do. I was however, pleasantly surprised that SAF did that and it worked well.

RM will be a very tough game, we have to really close down Alonzo well to stop his distribution and i expect the forwards paticularly Rooney will be designated to hassle and close him down, stopping service to Ronnie and their forwards will be key and that with the right team we can made a dent in.
February 11, 2013 at 10:00
Red4ever says:
Great performance today guys I think our team vs madrid

David de gea

Rafa rio vidic evra

Jones carrick cleverly kagawa

Rooney

Robin van persie
February 11, 2013 at 12:46
MansionOfTheReds says:
Who plays for Madrid at right back these days? Ramos has become a centre back right?

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