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Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao - Match day thread

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  1. Alan

    Alan Well-Known Member

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    Match Details

    EUROPA LEAGUE
    Venue: Old Trafford
    Date: Thursday, 8th March
    Kick-off: 20:05 GMT
    Coverage: Channel 5

    Match Preview

    Manchester United play host to Athletic Bilbao on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie. It is the first meeting between the two sides since 1957 when United overcame Bilbao 6-5 on aggregate in European Champion Clubs' Cup.

    United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is expected to field a strong line-up for the visit of Bilbao as they look to gain an advantage to take to Spain for the return leg next week.Ferguson welcomes back midfield duo Tom Cleverley and Anderson from injury to bolster his options.

    Anderson has recovered from a knee injury which has sidelined him for a couple of months, while Cleverley has shaken off an ankle problem he sustained in the home clash with Ajax in the previous round.


    Line Ups

    Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael, Smalling, Evans, Evra, Park, Jones, Giggs, Young, Rooney, Hernandez

    Bench: Amos, Ferdinand, Fabio, Anderson, Carrick, Nani, Welbeck

    Athletic Bilbao: Iraizoz, Iraola, Javi Martinez, San Jose, Aurtenetxe, Iturraspe, De Marcos, Ander Herrera, Susaeta, Llorente, Muniain

    Subs: Raul, Toquero, David Lopez, Koikili, Inigo Perez, Ekiza, Ibai.
     
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    I've seen better Match Threads than this.
     
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  3. Alan

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    Predictions?

    Going for 2-1 United win.
     
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    3 2 to Bilbao.

    Man Utd to race into a 2 0 lead before taking their foot off the gas and playing as if the tie is won (again).
     
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    Good for you <ok>
     
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    Someone used to do great match threads on here. I can't remember who that was though....
     
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    Comas I think...
     
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    <grr>.
     
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    De Gea, Evans, Smalling, Jones, Evra, Rafael, Young, Giggs, Park, Rooney, Hernandez.
     
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    Which of Jones or Rafael is playing in mid? I thought Anderson was back? Then again I am not SAF.
     
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    Yeah, one of mine!

    Im going for 8-1
     
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    Jones is in midfield.
     
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    Vinny or Tom?
     
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    Mrs Jones.
     
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    You mean miss jones?
     
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    Anderson is on the bench.

    Looks like Javi Martinez is playing CB. I was hoping to see him play in the midfield, as many people have said he's the answer to our midfield problems.
     
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    Very strong line up for us tonight.
     
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    Before my time.
     
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