Manchester United v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Matt Collins]

I think that funny feeling is 'delusion'!

[Ads]

I have strange inkling about this one too.

[Clampy]

I can see Fergie starting a slightly weakened side for this one, especially if Man City lose today. I can see the likes of Anderson, Buttner, Cleverley, Evans etc playing.

It'll be interesting to see what Lambert does. Might he throw Clark back in and go 5 at the back and maybe leave out someone like Weimann? Just a thought.

[Steve R]

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It'll be interesting to see what Lambert does. Might he throw Clark back in and go 5 at the back and maybe leave out someone like Weimann? Just a thought.

I hope not. It would have another several - 0 written all over it.

If he wants to left-field it, I'd rather see Carruthers or Daniel Johnson play as the furthest forward of a midfield 3.

[richard moore]

I have strange inkling about this one too.

If you think we're going to win, I agree, that is a strange inkling indeed...

[villa `cross the mersey]

I have strange inkling about this one too.

And that inkling tells you what exactly? An wildly optimistic win, a depressingly pessimistic thrashing or a realistic draw (based upon half of the Utd squad going down with a stomach upset, following the pre match meal of prawn and crab ciabatta sandwiches)? 

If we win I will I shall muster a wry smile and open a bottle of Moet and raise a glass to the optimists - If we draw I will inwardly be pleased but will do my utmost to suppress emotion -  if we lose I will shrug my shoulders and offer my congratulations to any Utd fans that I come across - and if we lose heavily I will drop to my knees, look heavenwards and mutter the mantra - "We go again"

[Dave Clark Five]

If we get a result, I will be quite content to suppress my delight on the crowded tram after the game until getting back into our favoured pub.

[Big Dick Edwards]

If Manchester United haven't got the added carrot of beating us to win the league I've got a feeling we will do them.
But only if they can't win the league tomorrow night. If they can, I think we're in for a chasing.

[Greg N'Ash]

If we can get through it without conceding a shedload i'll be happy. The goal difference between us and Wigan is only 1 now.  Could be crucial

[SoccerHQ]

No strange feeling about this at all, United will win this as they do the vast majority of times they play us.

Be interesting to see how Lambert plays this, there's no way Bowery should play in this as he would be out of his depth so hope Gabby can make it.

I'm a bit like Greg, I would take a 1-0 or 2-1 defeat and playing well as that wouldn't dent confidence and our goal difference wouldn't be knackered again.

[Matt Collins]

Me too. A valiant 2-1 defeat with no injuries or suspensions

[villa `cross the mersey]

If we can get through it without conceding a shedload i'll be happy. The goal difference between us and Wigan is only 1 now.  Could be crucial

Good point -  Us miserablists and pessemists   will stick together on this ....... perhaps a 2-1 loss would almost be a "moral victory"

[manic-road]

Can't see anything but a Utd victory.

3-0

[SoccerHQ]

If we can get through it without conceding a shedload i'll be happy. The goal difference between us and Wigan is only 1 now.  Could be crucial

Good point -  Us miserablists and pessemists   will stick together on this ....... perhaps a 2-1 loss would almost be a "moral victory"

1-1 against Chelsea though Clive...what ya reckon?

[neo_Villan]

I can see Fergie starting a slightly weakened side for this one, especially if Man City lose today. I can see the likes of Anderson, Buttner, Cleverley, Evans etc playing.

Disagree. I think Manure will send out a strong team if they know beating us will officially seal the title.