I genuinely do not know. We have missed Bruno and he will make a massive difference. With him, we probably win the last 3 games (certainly remain undefeated) and we are high on confidence. Man U have been on good form and Rashford is tending back to his quality self, which worries me against Burn and Tripps, but we can get at them. The GK situation does not bother me in the slightest. Karius is a good goal keeper and I am not sure the drop off is massive. How much has Pope actually saved us in the past, rather than it be resolute defending? There have been games where Pope could have left the field, made a cup of tea, drank it and then return to the field! We can win this. We can win this quite easily. We can also embarrass ourselves monumentally! Isn't supporting Newcastle great . At least this time it is in a final! Regardless of what happens, I will enjoy every moment. The journey is only 18 months old
Rashford isn't tending back to his quality self so much as being in the form of his life right now, he's been good before but never this prolific. Although this is perhaps a good thing for us as Howe and the team are clearly gonna put extra focus on analysing Rashford, and shutting down his movement , chances etc. Also extra focus will clearly be put on getting Botman, Schar and Tripps back on track after their nightmares Vs Liverpool. Having Bruno back will help the defence a lot with all the work he does and he will see a huge improvement there. Like yourself I'm not nervous about Karius being in the team, the defence in the last game was a far bigger issue.
Just voted yes, just because. The form book and my logical mind tell me otherwise, but we're hardly massive underdogs. Much stranger things have happened - ie Pompey winning the FA Cup and an already relegated Wigan beating Man City in the final.
It’s up to you. You’re the one who posted the thread. You set the criteria on the poll including whether voters could be seen or not.
I know that's exactly why I asked a mod if it was possible.. Hindsight was hardly required to see this thread exists lads