With United second in the premier league and facing a top of
the table clash this weekend against surprise package Leicester City would they
risk playing a full strength squad against PSV at home tonight. In my opinion
they should as a win would guarantee qualification for the knockout stage of
the Champions League. For a team that was desperate for UCL return they should capitalise on their
final home game and attempt to take maximum points.
The weekend saw United eke out a 2-1 win over Premier League
new boys Watford. Id say they were lucky to win thanks to Troy Deeney putting
the ball through his own net. There were chances that could have been taken but
the finishing was not clinical. Memphis who returned to the starting 11 after 7
games was a revelation.(expect him to feature more)
Their opponents PSV Eindhoven had won at PSV on match day 1
which saw Luke Shaw suffer a horrific potential season ending double leg
break(a scan will be taken on Friday to assess his recovery). Just that result
means that Manchester United shouldn’t take their opponents lightly.
With Injuries causing United to switch to that oh so hated 3
at the back tactic they looked so unconvincing in defence (although the goal
was due to a penalty)PSV and Watford are completely different teams. Their eyes
will widen with glee if they realise they are up against 3 entre backs and wing
backs. I’m making a line-up prediction assuming that Van Gaal will play 4 at
the back.
Predicted line-up :be De Gea, Darmian, Smalling, Blind,
Rojo, Carrick, Schniderlin, Rooney, Mata, Memphis, Martial
Substitutions: Romero, Jones, Young, Schweinsteiger,
Herrera, Lingard, Fellaini
Prediction: a tight draw mostly 2-2 with United having to
win at Wolfsburg to qualify.
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