PBP: FAC - Tranmere Rovers FC vs Manchester United FC - Jan 26, 2020 [R]

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · Jan 22, 2020

vs

Competition: Football Association Cup
Venue: Prenton Park
Time: 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EST)
Channels: BT Sport Ultimate(UK), BT Sport 1(UK), MUTV(UK), ESPN+(US), Sportsnet World(Canada),
Star Times App(Zambia)

Tranmere Rovers injuries: ???
Manchester United injuries: Rojo (muscle), Tuanzebe (???), McTominay (knee), Pogba (ankle), Rashford (back)

Tranmere Rovers last 6: D-L-D-L-W-W
Manchester United last 6: D-L-W-W-L-L

Tranmere Rovers last result: 2-1 home win over Watford (FAC)
Manchester United last result: 0-2 home loss to Burnley

Last Encounter:

Tranmere Rovers last starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Davies(c), Caprice, Clarke, Monthé, Ridelagh, Danns, Perkins, Morris, Jennings, Taylor, Ferrier

Manchester United last starting XI (4-2-3-1):
de Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Maguire(c), Jones, Williams, Fred, Matić, James, Mata, Pereira, Martial

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Futbol_Head · Jan 23, 2020

Finally a team we can compete with

jnielsen · Jan 23, 2020

I hope they can put us out of our misery and out of this competition we don't need

Amdrag · Jan 23, 2020

Futbol_Head said: ↑

Finally a team we can compete with
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Are you sure?

Futbol_Head · Jan 23, 2020

Amdrag said: ↑

Are you sure?
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Never said we'd win

LA. MAN UNITED · Jan 23, 2020

"This was a big win over a quality opponent"
"This proves what we are capable of as a team"
"I'm proud of the lads, they showed fight"
"I expect this form moving forward as we challenge for top 4"

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, January 26th, 2020, 11:49 AM (EST)

*from the predictions of the psychic Nostradumbass*

Ashur · Jan 24, 2020

Sofabloke · Jan 24, 2020

I feel like there is an FA Cup story in us this year .... just not a good one

Ashur · Jan 24, 2020

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/51243121

Have to keep as many of our top players or the ones prone to injury out of this one.
We're stretched as it is, but we've got to think of the bigger picture and not risk losing anyone who could play a significant role for us for the remainder of the season.

jnielsen · Jan 25, 2020

I think o l e wants to win the cup

Ashur · Jan 25, 2020

There is no doubt he does. He's made it pretty clear he wants to win a trophy (probably thinks it only can help him). That being said, the bigger priority is qualifying for the CL next season, either by getting top 4 in the league or winning the EL.
We barely have the squad to focus on 1 competition, let alone 3. If he wants to keep stretching the team the way he has, he'll more than likely fail completely on all fronts. He has a choice to make.
Mourinho was facing the same predicament in his season with us and end putting all his eggs in the EL basket (because he got the big picture) at the expense of our league position. It paid off in the end in that season. We had issues with squad depth and injuries that season also, but not on the same level we're experiencing currently.

J'can · Jan 25, 2020

https://www.espn.com/soccer/manches...ed-in-fa-cup-ruined-pitchtired-legsno-problem

Is it so bad that I am hoping just a little that Tranmere does the business

MizzouMUFC · Jan 25, 2020

Someone should inform Ole that cup wins don’t save your job. Just ask Van Gaal.

Ashur · Jan 25, 2020

The team I'd hope to see tomorrow.
---------------------Romero
-----Dalot---Lindelöf---Jones---Shaw
-----------------Matic---Garner
----------------------Mata
--------James---Greenwood---Gomes

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While I can appreciate he's not expected to say otherwise, I really hope it doesn't means he intends to field a strong team tomorrow. The condition of the pitch alone predicates as much, not to mention it's important to rotate whenever possible.
The team above could be good enough to get the job done. If it doesn't, then it doesn't. A cup win is always nice but we've got bigger priorities and more important business to tend to.

Ashur · Jan 26, 2020

Traveling squad for today's game: De Gea, Romero, Grant, Wan-Bissaka, Dalot, Jones, Maguire, Lindelof, Bailly, Shaw, Matic, Fred, AP, Gomes, Lingard, Mata, Chong, James, Greenwood, Martial

Ashur · Jan 26, 2020

Ashur · Jan 26, 2020

Going with what looks like a back 3 vs a League One team is an interesting choice. Dalot and Shaw being attacking WBs could be the justification for it. No Gomes in the 18 either...
Let's just hope for no injuries to important players.

MizzouMUFC · Jan 26, 2020

Kinda hope Tranmere hand us a loss. I want to see what happens when this ship sinks a little further.

Ashur · Jan 26, 2020

The pitch looks a state...

benni... · Jan 26, 2020

[QUOTE="Ashur, post: 38452880, member: 282094" ]Going with what looks like a back 3 vs a League One team is an interesting choice. Dalot and Shaw being attacking WBs could be the justification for it. [/QUOTE]

Shaw attacking? Lol

Ashur · Jan 26, 2020

There had been rumors that Gomes had been sent home for being late to some team function. Apparently debunked by Stone.

Angel Gomes travelled to Tranmere with @ManUtd today but not picked. Am told suggestions he was sent home from training not true.
— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) January 26, 2020

The question still remains: why even bother picking him, if he won't even make the matchday squad?

doubletrouble · Jan 26, 2020

Martial hat-trick
FT: 6-8
#OleIn

Ashur · Jan 26, 2020

Maguire scores a banger: 0-1. Much needed after a bad start, if we're being honest. 1st goal for him as well with United.

Leading by example! ©️@HarryMaguire93 👏pic.twitter.com/RLQkT3gnXk
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 26, 2020

CybrSlydr · Jan 26, 2020

Lmfao. Slabhead , of all people.

Ashur · Jan 26, 2020

Dalot makes it 0-2!

🔥🔥🔥@ManUtd Account opened, Diogo Dalot ✅#EmiratesFACup #TRAMAN pic.twitter.com/e4PA2zi5VV
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 26, 2020