Man United vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[Nev]

I was convinced that we would batter Sheff Utd but get stitched up by VAR at Newton Heath. Perhaps it will be the other way 'round then?

Last game on Boxing Day for us always works out to be a load of old shite so let's hope Emery can stop this particular run, and the home side are likely to be more open which should allow us a bit more space in which to work.

I have a feeling it will be a bit tight, but a bit good in terms of the result.

0-1

[villa_cads]

I'd definitely bring Carlos back in (for Cash and move Konsa to the right) to provide progressive passes from the back (assuming Pau is out). Otherwise unchanged. They'll be way more open than Sheff Utd, so no issues with Luiz and McGinn a bit deeper.

1-2 with an early Villa goal from Diaby.

[VillaTim]

Andy Cole had an almost 1 goal every 2 game record at Man United and throughout his career.

Andrew Cole went a number of games without scoring when he joined them then got his first goal v us in a 1-0 home win , scored down the Stretford End , i was in the away end fuming

[PeterWithesShin]

It was his 3rd game for Man Utd.

[LeeB]

Andy Cole had an almost 1 goal every 2 game record at Man United and throughout his career.

Andrew Cole went a number of games without scoring when he joined them then got his first goal v us in a 1-0 home win , scored down the Stretford End , i was in the away end fuming

See also Diego Forlan, fucker couldn't buy a goal until we obliged.

[Lastfootstamper]

It was his 3rd game for Man Utd.

Three's a number.

[Skerra]

Forget Manure as they will be doing anything with VAR to give them a win and, hopefully, we can turn Burnley over. You just know that if any of the penalties we had turned down on Friday will be given to Manure without any hesitation.

[KevinGage]

Wouldn't it be great to nick it in the last 10 minutes with us getting the dodgy penalty or offside call for a change.

It might just cause a rip in the space-time continuum.

[VillaTim]

Andy Cole had an almost 1 goal every 2 game record at Man United and throughout his career.

Andrew Cole went a number of games without scoring when he joined them then got his first goal v us in a 1-0 home win , scored down the Stretford End , i was in the away end fuming

See also Diego Forlan, fucker couldn't buy a goal until we obliged.

Yep i was there for that one too. Fortunately i missed the Macarada goal

[frank]

Andy Cole had an almost 1 goal every 2 game record at Man United and throughout his career.

Andrew Cole went a number of games without scoring when he joined them then got his first goal v us in a 1-0 home win , scored down the Stretford End , i was in the away end fuming

See also Diego Forlan, fucker couldn't buy a goal until we obliged.

Yep i was there for that one too. Fortunately i missed the Macarada goal

I was there for the Macheda winner, well into Fergie time, as I recall. It was a great goal. admittedly, this was one of the games we should never have lost (like Arsenal away in 2019)

[Axl Rose]

Andy Cole had an almost 1 goal every 2 game record at Man United and throughout his career.

Andrew Cole went a number of games without scoring when he joined them then got his first goal v us in a 1-0 home win , scored down the Stretford End , i was in the away end fuming

See also Diego Forlan, fucker couldn't buy a goal until we obliged.

Yep i was there for that one too. Fortunately i missed the Macarada goal

I was there for the Macheda winner, well into Fergie time, as I recall. It was a great goal. admittedly, this was one of the games we should never have lost (like Arsenal away in 2019)

I turned a table over in a fit of rage surrounded by Taiwanese man Utd supporters in Tainan.

And was escorted off the premises.

A bad evening

[PaulWinch again]

They’re going to complete their “takeover” today, wait for the bloody euphoric bounce.

[JUAN PABLO]

They’re going to complete their “takeover” today, wait for the bloody euphoric bounce.

until we score

[PaulWinch again]

They’re going to complete their “takeover” today, wait for the bloody euphoric bounce.

until we score

Hopefully, but I’m sure we’ve all seen the unbelievable luck they’ve had over the years. If they’re going to play well in one game this year, this’ll be it. Hope I’m wrong and we twat them.

[john2710]

Utd we're very cautious when we played there last season & continually played the ball behind our back line to break the offside trap.

I expect them to do exactly the same tomorrow. If we get the first goal they'll buckle.