This evening’s Members article takes a look over the action in Sunday’s Community Shield showdown between Arsenal and City. Having assessed Alexis Sanchez’ display our lunchtime Technical Area post, we delve into the data to discover for any hints of form ahead of the weekend Gameweek 1 deadline.
Isla or Caulker?Jovetic or Adebayor. Could anybody shed any light on this matter?
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THOUGHTS ON UNITED v VALENCIA
United looked comfortable in the first half defensively, as Valencia sat back and looked to counter, but were opened up too easily in the second half, when the opposition started to press higher up the pitch. Jones was the official Man of the Match with a good performance, and Tyler Blackett was also excellent, a more than capable replacement if Evans is injured.
Herrera was excellent in the first 45, and he, Fletcher and Mata played several dangerous through-balls for Rooney and Hernandez to run onto. On another day, United could have been 3 up by HT.
Rooney had 3 good chances: the penalty, failing to control Fletchers pass when one-on-one with the keeper, and a shot from the edge of the box which went just over. While he really should have scored, it is encouraging that he is getting opportunities and I just hope that he can convert one or two come Saturday.
Ashley Young may not be a great footballer, but he is a wonderful crosser of the ball. He played in 3 or 4 brilliant balls and also took a few corners. He looks a genuine short term prospect and is surely nailed on with fitness doubts surrounding Rafael, Valencia and Shaw.Open Controls
Them feckin apples....
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where was young fielded?
Open Controlshave a +1 btw, nice work
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Blackett an option with smelling out?
Open Controlssmalling is injured? i thought that was just a tactical substitution? evans didn't play today, have to wait for word on that, also they've bid for Rojo so too much doubt IMO.
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not mine, the official one... i would have said herrera
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Does Kelly become a prospect if he goes to palace?
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Who's gonna win the league? I think (Liverpool fan):
1) Chelsea
2) Arsenal
3) Man City
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5 united
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Arsenal before City? Ahahah..nice joke
1) City
2) Chelsea
3) United
4) Arsenal
5) Liverpool
6) Tottenham
7) EvertonOpen Controls
pool fan
Liverpool
Chelsea
Spurs
United
City
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utd fan.
utd (if can get vidal)
Chelsea
city
arsenal
Liverpool
everton
spursOpen Controls
So, any Terry vs. Cahill answers after tonight's showing?
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It was Cahill before the match for me
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Siggy or Barkley?
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Kolarov (C) GW1 too risky?
Open ControlsThat's the question I don't want to ask myself
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United have beat all their opponents in pre-season then.
LA Galaxy
Roma
Inter Milan
Real Madrid
Liverpool
Valencia
Not a bad start.Open Controls
United have won a trophy too. Sounds like last season..
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Manchester United @ManUtd 1m
Louis van Gaal confirms Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia all missed tonight's game through injury.Open Controls
Ok,Ramsey r Sanchez? Debucy r shaw? My heads fried. Wat bout chambers wil he hold down place? Help
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Ramsey, Debuchy and Chambers won't last past GW3, in fact, he probably won't even play GW3.
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This still applies...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26607980Open ControlsEverything can change in no time at all. Still think these united supporters are a bit too up and about for pre season results...
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Upshot from the Chelsea game?
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I dont have L'pool cover,and Rooney is there for United 🙂Open Controls
Mata n switch in a month
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"LVG says Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia all doubtful for MUFC first game of season against Swansea"
Daniel Taylor, The Guardian, via Twitter
https://twitter.com/DTguardian/status/499295455814352897Open ControlsFillies luis nailed on for Chelsea?....
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At the start, no. I think as the season goes on he will cement his place though.
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Manchester United @ManUtd 1m
Louis van Gaal confirms Jonny Evans, Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia all missed tonight's game through injury.
Ain't getting top 4 without at least two more CBs signed!!Open Controls
Start with Chester or Chambers for GW1? I'm thinking of playing Chambers and then using my free to do a straight swap for Chester for GW2. Stupid or?
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Vertoghen and Siggy OR Ward and Sterling?
Has to be the latter, right?Open Controls
Foster/Krul - Cahill-Kosielny-Ward-Clyne-Vlaar Ramsey-Hazard-Sigurdsson-Hendersson-Puncheon-Lukaku-Sturridge-Ings
RMT?Open Controls
The dedicated RMT article is the best place for team advice.
http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/11/rate-4/Open Controls
Stuart Mathieson @StuMathiesonMEN 21s
Evans, Shaw Valencia all doubts for Swansea openersays LVG
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First pre-season friendly at the Bridge since 2006. Easy 2-0 win.
Costa is a machine. Great finish for the first and great reaction for the 2nd. Dangerous in all situations.
Hazard played 81 minutes and was very lively created chances. Looking sharp, ignore anyone on here who says he won't be fit. Oscar on the other hand looked off the pace.
Fabregas played deep along with Matic. One would stay and one would go forward (certainly wasn't always Fab)
Ivanovic had an excellent first half at RB. (switched at HT to CB)
Luis and Azpili came on at HT. Luis always looking to get forward and overlap. Put some decent crosses in the box.
Overall some of the first touch passing and movement was a joy to watch at times. Only Jose knows the back 4 line up fr Monday. I suspect it will be Luis and Azpili myself in the fullback roles.Open ControlsYou missed out the one we're interested in
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What was the state of play with regards goalkeepers??
Open ControlsCourtois was in for the 90. didn't have much to do
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Did Shirley play?
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Kind of disappointed Evans couldn't wait one more week to get injured.
After all the horror experiences with him, i thought it would only be fair if others tasted the same feeling while i sat with jones' 15 pointerOpen Controls
Good luck with Jones. He could easily have put himself out of the opener tonight with some full blooded challenges.
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F you Costa! 😕 Throwing a spanner in the works now!
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Mata and Davis?Open ControlsSecond one
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Krul, Janmaat, Coloccini, Williamson, Haidara.
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What do people think of Caulker?
Top scoring current 5 mill defender. Scored 5 goals and surely will get more than Cardiff's 7 clean sheets with QPR this season?Open Controls
