Stamford Bridge hasn’t been a pay hunting ground in the league for United in recent years, but they look overpriced at 2.9 with Betfred to beat their arch rivals Chelsea and bag a vital three points to maintain their title challenge.
Having played Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool in quick succession, and with Liverpool coming up again, United are now at a crucial stage of their season having hauled themselves level on points with Roberto Mancini’s men at the top of the Premiership.
It’s vital that they keep up the pressure on their neighbours who are now beginning to wobble after a terrific start to the season, and three points in this is a must.
United have actually won five of the last six matches in all competitions against Chelsea, but their last win in the PL against them came 10 years ago.
However the home side come into this in shaky form having lost three out of their last seven home games, and they will once again be without their key striker as Didier Drogba is still away on duty in the Africa Cup of Nations.
John Terry, who has been making the headlines off the pitch this week, has also been ruled out due to an knee injury and I am convinced an on-song United will prove too strong and bag all three points.
As far as the United teams news is concerned, Tom Cleverley is available for the first time since October, while Ashley Young, Wayne Rooney and Nani are also fit.
Sadly Anders Lindegaard faces six weeks out with an ankle injury, so David de Gea is set to return in goal.
Rooney has scored four goals in his last seven Premier League appearances against Chelsea and also netted on his last two visits to Stamford Bridge, one in the league and one in the Champions League.
He is a top priced 7 with Boylesports to net the opener, but I would far rather back him in the anytime scorer market at a generous looking 2.6 with the same firm.
I fancy United to win 2-0 or 2-1, and those scorelines can be backed at 12 with Betfred and 15 with bet365 respectively.
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12 nil United.
Rooney with them all.
Watch out rentboys? The beast is coming…..
Anthony V, coming to get ye!
Oh joy, it’s this weekend’s “How to Waste Your Money” thread.
LMAO AVB says that every coach is under pressure from Mourinho INCLUDING FERGIE. ahahahaha. This man still needs to learn a few things.
utd 3-0 hernandez twice and park
can any1 tell me what the RoM app does/have
thnx in advance
Fred- Veseli the next Vidic (I hope). Smalling is now my favorite player in the cental defence.
De Gea or Amos, that is the question.
Antonio Valencia. “You’re the best”
Cedars- A bit late but Happy Birthday!!!.
Soren – welcome to the Smalling fan club! He has been my favourite defender for a while.
Dropping De Gea in favour of Amos would get a lot of coverage in the press and could be bad for David’s confidence. I fully expect to see DDG in goal on Sunday.
Happy belated birthday to Cedars!
At least the reasoning is becoming better,not sure though if adin has ever picked anyone to score the first goal but Rooney.Picking the exact score is always a lottery,if the odds are good on Utd just winning the game take the money for the exact score and Rooney first goal combine them for the staright up win,the luck is then eliminated from the bets and if the team performs well should cash.
WOW i had no idea it was Cedars birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAN even though its belated.
On the Chelsea faithful booing the hell out of Rio.
Manchester United starlet Ezekiel Fryers has taken to Twitter to deny that he has rejected a new contract. The 19-year-old defender is the latest United prospect linked with a move away from the club. Fryers was reported to have snubbed a contract offer from United, with his current deal set to expire. But he has now used his Twitter account to deny he has rejected an offer from United.
“Why is everyone believing what they read…I haven’t rejected the contract!” he Tweeted.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7480573/?
Makes you wonder why some sections of the media are anxious to see United players turn down their contract offers…
By Any Means Necessary,three points lads and a lot of flair please.Go United.
Morrison said the same thing to be fair. I still think that differs from this situation though. Media stirring the shit is nothing new.
Is that what Morrison said? I can never make out his tweets. They are too sophisticated for me.
Nonetheless, I hope the Fryers situation gets sorted soon. We shouldn’t lose him or Pogba.
People are bit too cocky and optimistic.
At Stamford Bridge its always a hard place to leave with 3 points.
They have the Likes of Mata,Sturridge,Torres,Malouda,Cech,Meireles.
We’ll have to be on 5* form to grab 3 points COME ON UTD !
I is signing a nwe dael rihgt! @RavelMorrison
If Steven Gerrard takes over from John Terry, the other England players will be delighted that they can finally stop worrying that the women in their lives might get fucked by the captain.
Except the ones who have daughters.
Hello Wolfie!!! 14-0!!!!!!!!!
TC in training maybe a monday game for him!!!!
Great to have Rooney back, his leadership and energy, he always needs 2 games to get his touch back after time off. Nani and Jones as well!!!!
The game Sunday is live on FOX’s regular Chanel !!!!!!!!
My new Team for Chelsea;
DDG
Rafael Rio Evans Evra
Valencia Carrick Giggs Park
Welbeck Hernandez
Subs; Amos,Smalling,Fabio,Scholes, Young,Nani,Rooney
vs
Cech
Ivanovic Cahill Luiz Boswinga
Meireles Romeu Essien
Sturridge Torres Mata
A very difficult game should be expected, do no underestimate the abilities of Chelsea.
Rav UNED!! SAF gave him a chance, he has sent him to Big Sam for a second chance. Maybe a buy back clause? Pogba looked great in his PL debut, Fryers has looked good.
SAF gets 2 in the window, Paul and from $hity Freddie.
RedN 3 point any way is cool !!
No Cole, Terry trouble, Jose wants back, normal troubles at Chel$ki.
Posted this in another thread but…
My guess:
De Gea
Rafael Evans Rio Evra
Tony Carrick Giggs Nani
Rooney Welbeck
Bench: Amos Fabio Smalling Scholes Young Park Chicharito
What is this all about?
A Manchester United fan has been charged for shouting racist abuse at opposition players during a Premier League football match.
Howard Hobson, 57, is accused of a racially aggravated public order offence and using threatening words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
Hobson, of Weaver Walk, Openshaw, Manchester, was arrested at the Manchester United v Stoke City game on Tuesday.
During the match a spectator made a complaint to stewards that a fan in the north stand was shouting abusive comments towards Stoke City players. Police were informed and Hobson was arrested.
He is due to appear at Trafford magistrates court on Wednesday
The young $hity lad Freddie is the start, 3 to 6 more coming this summer!!!!! With young ones breaking trough!!!
Fred- Where to pick up my card? (Fan Club Smalling).
I agree about De Gea.
@Costas. Cheers mate. Re Zeki: The club policy about not negotiating contracts until their final year is coming back to bite hard this transfer window. I tried to bring this point up a couple days back. It leaves the club open and the players having to make a statement. There is no way the press can stay away from this. It’s like a kid in a candy shop. But very good news about Zeki if he stays and fights for a spot. He has had 3 cracks at the first team and done well enough. There will be tough competition though. This kid Blackett (U17) looks to have something and might just well bounce on. But Zeki has a couple of years seniority and should be able to make that count in getting his chances.
Whats up Zibster?
Good to see you posting your thoughts again!
Good evening Red Devils around the world..
My money is on Giggsy
Hey Zibbie,
what up pal..
what a team
what a gaffer
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it will be a difficult game it s must win match because
i expect shity to win against fulham
this game will be our last difficult game away if we win it will boost our moral,spurs arent danger if we win against chelsea&liverpool titel is ours
1-2 to us danny giggs
v boas could be sacked!
happy birthday cedars
GAMEWEEK 24: Time in IST, which + 5 hours and 30 minutes to GMT
EPL on ESPN:
ARS x Rov @ 6 25.
QPR x Wol @ 8 25.
CITY x Ful @ 11.
*Star:
WBA x Swansea @ 8 25.
SUPER SUNDAY:
NCU x Villa @ 7.
CHE x UTD @ 9 25.
Monday Night Football @ 1 25:
LIV x SPURS.
Just to be clear, I was JOKING about United winning 12 nil. I think it’ll be 15 nil!
might get a chance to see Deins Irvine and bryan robson………… dream……….
http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Champions-Trophy-Tour/2012/Feb/Delhi-5-February-DHL-Manchester-United-Champions-Trophy-Tour.aspx
this was what Pizzar said abut his last English experience..
“That was a massacre,” he sighed.
“All I saw of Cristiano Ronaldo was the back of his shirt.”
Devil without a cause,
thanks fr the link but the parade isnt coming to Bangalore
Joke:
Last October, Fernando Torres pledged to donate £1,000 to local charities for every goal he scored. Zero funds have been raised since then
XD
Sir Alex – I hope to have Rooney, Nani, Young and Cleverley in squad. Cleverley likely to play for reserves on Monday.
Rooney and Nani have trained for the last 2 days
1878 and Willie and the rest of RoM hello, I have been busy on a marketing project.
How about the team we follow!!!
Top of the table with some 190 games missed to injury. wow
15 NILL!!!!!!!!
or 1-0
hahahaha 1878 on Torres
Young Tom!!!! Best MF in the land!!!
sandeep…
nevermind mate……. will try and paste pics that i can click here…….. red fort, m coming……
Goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in Premier League history:
01. David James (170)
02. David Seaman (140)
03. Nigel Martyn (137)
04. Mark Schwarzer (136)
05. Edwin van der Sar (132)
06. Peter Schmeichel (128)
07. Brad Friedel (125)
08. Petr Cech (124)
09. José Manuel Reina (117)
10. Shay Given (108)
Valencia the beast against Bolton..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeGdXwiLq9o&feature=related
Off for now, BEAT CHEL$KI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Devil without a cause,
thanks mate, once you click, let me know, i will give you my email id..for now,
sandy.manchester@gmail.com
Hey Zibbie…
Willie,
you funny bean
Rooney and Nani back? Clevs back too? Young back soon? HALLELUJAH!!! THINGS ARE LOOKING UP GENTS!!!! THINGS ARE LOOKING UP!!!!
Fred – “How to waste your money thread”. Quality pal.
Not to be to cynical, but you can put your bet on Howard Webb to make at least one bone headed call.
Otherwise it wouldn’t be United at Stamford Bridge.
Only way to ensure a win at the Bridge is to be up by 3 goals. Otherwise Ref will have to much to say and a result in our favor becomes very difficult.
That said, Chave home form is the worst in recent memory. Lamps is a doubt and you have to feel we have a good chance is both Lamps and JT are out.
United 3 – 1 Danny, Rooney, Valencia to score.
I seriously can’t believe cleverley is back!! He has been gone for soo long can’t wait to see this midfield:
Valencia- giggs- young-scholes- cleverley-nani
With rooney up front and later with like 20 minutes ledt, substituted by welbeck or chico
I am under no illusions about chelsea’s current form. they always raise their game when United come visiting. Considering that we have not won there since 2002 in the lge this game is truly THE mountain test psychologically and physically. We MUST be alert at all times. we can’t afford to go to sleep for a second. If we do this then we should be fine. Rio must be in tip top form on sunday no crazy mistakes this time. Same goes for Jonny who has been in excellent form anyways of late. Valencia do the business up front. Rooney takes a bit of time to get back up to speed so i would pair the in form welbeck with him upfront so that Welbeck can make up for his little lapses here and there is he has them. If rooney plays like the rooney i know then I am in for a GREAT performance on sunday.
lebomanc
3-6-1 formation??????? dont think we have opted for that ever……..
lebomanc,
I think we cant afford to make sit Danny on the bench in such form
Just got my tickets for Ajax. Woop Woop.
great to see players back from injury especially little Tom C. Would love to see him and Scholes play… or him and Carrick…
@Sandeep thanks for posting the Tony V clip. I could watch him turn defenders inside out all day.
He’s got an awesome outside of the boot pass that seems to make up for him not having a left peg…
Bring on Chel$ki…
GGMU 20
Devil without a cause
That’s very true… but that is like a really strong mifield, or we could just omit one of these to make it a 4-5-1
Still strong
Paul Scholes looked exausted after 75 mins at the Stoke game…although the fella does look like he has another 2 years left in the tank.
He has recreated himself once again into an even deeper role in the midfield and still be a playmaker.
He stays just a bit in front of Carrick but enough to easily drop in to the front of centre back to create a
4-1-3-2 formation with the deadly Carrick charging at the opposition.
Scholes is 1 in a trazillion, I’ll even go to the extent of saying that Charlton,Giggs,Robbo couldn’t even replace Scholes in the middle of the pitch past or present version of Scholesy.
Can’t wait to see this side, I reckon we’ll win 19-0 with this side.
DDG
Jones Smalling Rio Evra
Nani Carrick Scholes Cleverley
Welbeck Rooney
with Valencia,Giggs,Javier,Rafael,Park & Berba on the bench….very exciting.
(I don’t like Young & Anderson….not my slice of pie tbh, don’t rate either as good as Gibson+Obertan)
Sandeep.. Thanks for posting that Valencia video mate. I only wish Valencia could do 2 more things- Smile more and use his left foot. Valencia- The Beast from Ecuador.
- Man Utd
– Supposedly broke, in debt etc.
– Had unbelievable injurys, the best defender in the league out for the whole season, etc.
– So-called poor squad with a weak midfield.
-Man City
– Richest club in the world, spent a billion pounds on players over the last 3 years, offer players whatever wage they want to join them.
– Best injury record in the league.
– Incredible squad full of big money superstars in every position.
City should be miles ahead of United on paper, but in reality united have a kind of strength and determination that keeps them going. United are vastly underrated by all, including myself who didnt think they had a chance a few months ago. They deserve a lot of credit. Imagine they had no injuries and Citys spending money, they would never lose a game.
My money now is on Ferguson, he’s the best there is.
Is it me or is anyone else looking forward to a midfield combo of Scholes and Cleverley? The Master and the Protege.
Sandeep
Ya you’re right..love him
And btw loved the valencia video
I fancy 7 nil on Sunday with DDG getting a brace from goal kicks….
Soy Sauce – Many thanks my friend…
Evening all
Utd4life
Hello young friend….. I cannot really see a combo of Scholes and wee Thomas. Either with Carrick would work nicely. We need the Rolls Royce man, he is on fire
Hi Cedars, Belated B’day wishes mate.
A midfield trio of Scholes-Carrick and wee Tom. You have got everything in that midfield-flair, composure, energy and passmasters. I bet the passing between Scholes and Wee Tom would be orgasmic.
Utd4life
Hmm, you make a mouth watering point! Would work in a 5 man midfield with Nani & the Beast on the flanks and one up top…. Orgasmic indeed!
Thanks for the wishes
Evening all.
Couple of things I’ve noticed about K K Kenny. 1) his face is melting 2) when lierpool score, his face looks like he’s squeezing a melon sized starfish out of his ass!!
cedars
agree with you carick is on fire
he is the most uder rated player in the world he is far better than busquets for example
de gea will be our man of the match
I’d have Nani Valencia Carrick Jones Tom/Scholes in my 5.
Red Nation – not only is Young better than Obertan hes much better looking as well
Mike
Another mouth watering midfield 5, should be horrific for any opposition. Jones getting in their faces while wee Tom orchestrates the little one two’s at the edge of their area and Mr Rolls Royce keeping things neat and tidy….
That KK Kenny post cracked me up pal!
Mikekelly12.. “Squeezing a melon sized starfish out of his ass” LOL.
As for your midfield 5, I would put Jones in place of Scholes. He would provide additional energy in the midfield. That midfield would be a force to reckon with, not only in England but Europe as well.
iced earth
Carrick is indeed underrated and sadly by some United fans as well. He is a gem of a player
Red Nation. I would not put Valencia on the bench. I reckon Valencia would be the first name on the team sheet right now given his defender-ass-ripping-form. The beast will tear a new one for the rentboys this Sunday. Cole will be thanking his lucky stars that he is not facing him. The guy just flies past defenders as if he is they are non existent.
As for the Ando-Young comparison with Gibbo-Obertan, if Ando gets a proper run without getting injured every third game then I definitely see him regaining his early season form. The same goes for Young.
Its gotta be 4 4 2, wellbeck and Rooney up top. How we play best, and on Danny’s current form it would be silly not to.
On the DDG vs Amos issue, it would wreck DDG completely if he was dropped, so I fear we will be seeing him starting.
Ah well, with no Ashley Cole to tame Valencia it is well within our reach to get 3 points.
Hope the Stamford Bridge back luck is lifted this year
The renties better watch out, Tony the beast and co are coming to get ya!
Come on UNITED
Cedars/united4life
It’s true, luck at his mug next time he’s on! In actual fact he pisses himself laughing when they score…. Don’t know what’s so funny? He’s probably not believing what he’s seeing!!
I’m currently watching Borrussia Dortmand v Nurenberg. That Kagawa looks handy. They bought him 18months ago for £400k. Probably looking at £25m now. Not a bad investment!
Mike
And to think some so called experts compare him to Sir Alex? Ya right….. What a bloody tool
Mike
Kagawa, the Japanese player? I remember seeing him when they played the gunners in the CL. Gave him a mention at the time, looks the real deal
3G, Lebomanc, Utd4life,
cheers pal..
Valencia is a beast…:)
Tony V is a BEAST….but Nani is immense down the right, he’s like my 2nd fave player at the moment.
If it was not for Berba,Nani,Vidic & Edwin we would have been 3rd last season Lol. They was our spine and led us to 19th. Therefore if Nani can get a run out on the right again, he’ll shine.
However I get a feeling Nani is now our new left winger and is only a month away from making it his permanent position if he can adjust.
Anyways going back to Young, he’s not in the same bracket as our other players. I wish the fella luck but I reckon he’ll be decent for us and then shipped out within 2-3 years. Nothing extraordnary and looked like a bargain at the time.
Him,Downing,Milner……all big fish in a small pond, big price tags and not worth half the valuation.
Red Nation – I agree 100%
The thing with Young is he started off clicking on all cylinders and then faded and then went off hurt so we’ll see in the run out if he proves his talent though I think with that start maybe we all got spoiled a bit as it usually takes a bit for someone to fully bed in at a new club. That said we have 3 quality wingers in their primes in Nani, Tony and Young. Nani probably has the most god given talent and creativity and while he works hard he tends to get sulky and frustrated at times if he ever goes full superman it will be scary. Tony while having a load of talent too though not quite as much natural creativity is the hardest worker on the pitch and it shows. A Young hasn’t been able to prove his mettle yet but Ive seen sparks of passing creativity and he does have the speed outside if he puts in as much effort as Tony he can be just as valuable on the left or even inside.
Not a cat in hells chance would I bench Valencia. Fuck me he is on fire at present and can skin any full back. No thrills,step overs, histrionics just a proper fucking winger. Works his arse off too and is great at tracking back. One of first names on team sheet. Young will prove his worth. He is better than fat fucking Milner and Downing. The latter aint even scored has he OR assisted save for an fa cup goal. Its his first season for god sakes and has been unlucky with injuries. Which is odd (Costas) ! Considering his record at Villa. He can play in a variety of positions too. Obertan better? Is that a sick joke? He was truly awful and didn’t have the strength or courage or fight. Very weak man imo.
MikeKelly. Alright pal. Don’t get me started on dogleash`s childlike celebrations. I detest them. Just for the way he always turns toward the stand waving his fists about getting all giddy. Calm your skin down Kenneth.
Nani a great player part of most games think if he didn’t start fannying about he could surpass Valencia .Trouble is he cant help himself,always got to be fannying about mores the pity.
Its simple really. All Ashley needs to do is watch Tony V’s highlights and do the same thing on the left. He’s just as quick off the blocks, not as strong but the key thing is his pace. He’s got it and he should be using it more.
Lest he turns into another, God forbid, Theo Walcott
This is the best time ever to get the right results. TV should get the best from the right flank now that the sniper wannabe is missing thru suspension
I fancy 0-3 welbeck rooney and nani all to score with the assist of giggs
“sniper wannabe” Quality.
United have suffered 107 defeats in the 20 seasons of Premier League football, or 107 in 756 games to date since 1992. That’s an average of only one defeat for every seven games played.
The next best club at avoiding defeat in the long term, Arsenal, have totted up 151 defeats, which much closer to one defeat every five games.
Chelsea lead United in Premier League contests, with 13 wins to 12, and 14 games drawn, from 39 meetings so far. They are the only Premier League club currently to enjoy the distinction of having more wins against United than vice versa. So on Sunday United have the opportunity to being back on par with Chelsea.
(The only other club to be able to claim the distinction of having par Premier League status with United in this way is Burnley, who two years ago famously beat Man Utd 1-0 at Turf Moor and then lost 0-3 at Old Trafford)
http://www.sportingintelligence.com/2012/02/03/manchester-united-lose-one-game-in-seven-against-chelsea-one-in-three-030203/
Hello Everyone I thibk Rooney will score first 2moro at the match and Hernandez will have a good game 2moro 2 Anyone knows when is young back i think the final score will be 4 1 to united 2moro Anyone Agree or disgree i think De Gea will be in goal 4 united 2moro anyone think that De Gea is 2 good 4 the biggers games
as usual I suspect the ref or linesman will rob us again.
or maybe even the side judge…