24 Feb 2019 09:02:29
Morning all, it's Game day and as always it is the biggest game.

Today will be fascinating to see how we set up tactically. If we push too high it gives them space to break and use their quick forwards but we also can't sit deep. My guess is we may play more down our left, their right, which may mean Van Dyke gets dragged across to create space for midfield runners. Both our full backs need to be switched on as their forwards like to cut back inside, Young worries me in that position.

We have rarely given them a hiding at OT, even in SAFs era and I see this being another tight game. Actually I think this may be OGS's acid test, if he wins today the clamour for his permanent appointment will grow very loud.

Predicting these games is foolhardy but I sense a draw, perhaps 2.2.

1.) 24 Feb 2019
24 Feb 2019 09:32:05
Can't see either team keeping a clean sheet. My head says 1-1, but my heart says 2-1 to us. Rashford and a Pogba penalty. Though I'd take a deflection off Shaw's big arse 😁.

{Ed0333's Note - All week I’ve been thinking we’re gonna lose this or at best get a draw. But I’ve had a long and profound talk to myself and have changed my opinion it will be 2-1 or 3-1 to Liverpool.

2.) 24 Feb 2019
24 Feb 2019 10:19:54
I agree on young red man and i would be tempted to play dalot, however I'm not sure he's ready to play in a game so big. Another choice to make is do we stick with smalling or being back jones? I'd probably stick with smalling although their ariel threat won't be massive, smalling Jones and bailly all seem to have a habit of going off their feet in the penalty area and that will be tested today, smalling just gets the nod from me. Overall my prediction will be a draw, 1.1.

3.) 24 Feb 2019
24 Feb 2019 10:05:43
Ha well done Ed 33, can see goals today, none of the bore draws we’ve had of late vs them anyway. I just pray we end their title hopes today and administer a fatal blow.

{Ed0333's Note - I’ve had enough killer blows from your mob throughout the 90’s mate please no more. Well that wasn’t dull was it? I think we’ll go on to win this one...🙏🏽