AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United - Saturday 5.30 pm

Matt Stevenson said:
I’ve looked at the last 4 league games for Man U. These were two home games (Everton and Liverpool) and away at Brentford and Chelsea. Man U gained 5 points although the xGs suggested this was an overperformance with the team being better than Everton but being comprehensively outplayed in the other 3 games. Man U have scored 8 goals and conceded 7 with xG estimating 5.48 goals with 11.59 conceded. It is unlikely that this overperformance, in both goals scored and conceded will continue.

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Man U have had 4 different goal scorers with Fernandes having scored 3 goals. 5 players having one assist each.

The average positions of the starting line-ups are below. There appears to be no real pattern apart from clustering in the centre circle and lack of width (unless players are rotating which wing they are playing on).

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The following graph compares summary stats of Man U and AFCB over the last 4 games. The one striking feature is the number of goal attempts that Man U are conceding which is over 25 per game and with 18 big chances across 4 games. Whilst the opposition in the last two games have been tough these are poor numbers. In contrast, AFCB are conceding less than half the number of chances and big chances.

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AFCB have slightly more percentage possession at 50%. Man U appear to have been poor at defending set pieces (although they have conceded 2 penalties).

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Unbelievable really re the possession stat. Really hope we can impose ourselves and pin them back. Remember our performance v. City? Hoping for those three magic words tomorrow night-“Manchester United Nil”. ps-sweet justice if Dango could score.
 
If Tav is out and we start with Outtara, can't see this game going well.

Some have suggested Christie on the left, can't see that working well.

Kluivert on the left?....maybe.

Senesi back?, let's hope so.

Semenyo back after illness.....let's hope so.

Feel sorry for poor old Tav....been having a hard time of it, finally looked lethal again then got sidelined.

Neto

Aaron's Zabarnyi Senesi Smith

Semenyo Christie Adams Faivre

Kluivert

Solanke
 
dragonm8 said:
If Tav is out and we start with Outtara, can't see this game going well.

Some have suggested Christie on the left, can't see that working well.

Kluivert on the left?....maybe.

Senesi back?, let's hope so.

Semenyo back after illness.....let's hope so.

Feel sorry for poor old Tav....been having a hard time of it, finally looked lethal again then got sidelined.

Neto

Aaron's Zabarnyi Senesi Smith

Semenyo Christie Adams Faivre

Kluivert

Solanke
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Kelly and Kerkez injured? Or just dont fancy them for this game?
 
I'm really looking forward to seeing the fear in Maguire's eyes as Antoine bears down on him at full tilt with the ball at his feet.
I can still picture him and Wes Morgan both sat on their backsides staring at each other as we racked up another goal in that memorable win over Leicester a few years ago.
 
dragonm8 said:
If Tav is out and we start with Outtara, can't see this game going well.

Some have suggested Christie on the left, can't see that working well.

Kluivert on the left?....maybe.

Senesi back?, let's hope so.

Semenyo back after illness.....let's hope so.

Feel sorry for poor old Tav....been having a hard time of it, finally looked lethal again then got sidelined.

Neto

Aaron's Zabarnyi Senesi Smith

Semenyo Christie Adams Faivre

Kluivert

Solanke
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Is this you trying to get a rise?
Two capable left backs not used.
Faivre in so you’ve got a new whipping boy maybe.
I’m ready for the insults as I’ve questioned you. Hitting
 
I think it'll be:

Neto
Smith Zabarnyi Senesi Kelly
Cook Christie
Semenyo Kluivert Dango
Solanke

Subs:
Unal
Billing
Faivre
Scott
Adams
Kerkez
Aarons
Hill/Mepham
Travers

We might actually get another look at Faivre if AI does his usual winger sub.

I know the club have publicly declared their target is a record PL points total but I'd imagine they're still talking amongst themselves about trying to sneak into that final European spot, wherever it lands. However, they'll know it'll likely take 6 wins from the 7 to overhaul the gap at this stage, and with Arsenal away still to come they simply have to go for it tomorrow. Could be fun!
 
dragonm8 said:
What's your team dorisatha?
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Like the Doris bit.
Well Dragqueen if we’re going down that route.
As you may of guessed one of the two left backs, perhaps Kelly as my first choice.
Your mate Dango instead of Faivre.
That’s why I mentioned those two positions.
As for the rest it’s the same as I’d pick or Scott and Cook wouldn’t surprise me as much as the left back you’ve chosen and Fairve.
 
kirsikka said:
I think it'll be:

Neto
Smith Zabarnyi Senesi Kelly
Cook Christie
Semenyo Kluivert Dango
Solanke

Subs:
Unal
Billing
Faivre
Scott
Adams
Kerkez
Aarons
Hill/Mepham
Travers

We might actually get another look at Faivre if AI does his usual winger sub.

I know the club have publicly declared their target is a record PL points total but I'd imagine they're still talking amongst themselves about trying to sneak into that final European spot, wherever it lands. However, they'll know it'll likely take 6 wins from the 7 to overhaul the gap at this stage, and with Arsenal away still to come they simply have to go for it tomorrow. Could be fun!
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What I like about having Dango in that role is the tactical fluidity for him to either play high as a winger, or to sit deeper and allow Smith to bomb up, the shape to move to a back 3 etc.

Yes I know I'll be at risk stood in the NS from any shots and crosses, but one of these days he's going to smash it in the top corner :)
 
northstandmark said:
What I like about having Dango in that role is the tactical fluidity for him to either play high as a winger, or to sit deeper and allow Smith to bomb up, the shape to move to a back 3 etc.

Yes I know I'll be at risk stood in the NS from any shots and crosses, but one of these days he's going to smash it in the top corner :)
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The top corner of the North stand?.....don't see why not... he's peppered every other part .
 
kirsikka said:
I think it'll be:

Neto
Smith Zabarnyi Senesi Kelly
Cook Christie
Semenyo Kluivert Dango
Solanke

Subs:
Unal
Billing
Faivre
Scott
Adams
Kerkez
Aarons
Hill/Mepham
Travers

We might actually get another look at Faivre if AI does his usual winger sub.

I know the club have publicly declared their target is a record PL points total but I'd imagine they're still talking amongst themselves about trying to sneak into that final European spot, wherever it lands. However, they'll know it'll likely take 6 wins from the 7 to overhaul the gap at this stage, and with Arsenal away still to come they simply have to go for it tomorrow. Could be fun!
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I am led to believe that Semenyo is injured.

I hope it’s not true but if it is it will be a big blow.
 
If we're
dragonm8 said:
If Tav is out and we start with Outtara, can't see this game going well.

Some have suggested Christie on the left, can't see that working well.

Kluivert on the left?....maybe.

Senesi back?, let's hope so.

Semenyo back after illness.....let's hope so.

Feel sorry for poor old Tav....been having a hard time of it, finally looked lethal again then got sidelined.

Neto

Aaron's Zabarnyi Senesi Smith

Semenyo Christie Adams Faivre

Kluivert

Solanke
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If we're pushing Kluivert out to the left wing, and Semenyo on the right, Phil Bill is the obvious answer at 10.

P.S. You seem to have omitted a potential player of the season from the starting XI.
 
afcdibby said:
If we're

If we're pushing Kluivert out to the left wing, and Semenyo on the right, Phil Bill is the obvious answer at 10.

P.S. You seem to have omitted a potential player of the season from the starting XI.
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Adams is on the injury list so the potential player of the season will probably be starting
 
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