Topic: Chasing the Title

[Sharado]

The moment the City fans start taking the piss out of Ole or start gloating about their own success is the moment that the United fans forget about their hate for us and concentrate their anger on Man City. It's practically a law of football. Other than winning yourself, there is nothing better than seeing opposing fans suffer right in front of you. When they realise they can take the piss out of damaging their neighbour's chances of winning the league the United home support will relish the pain.

Then they'll obviously come down off their high and realise they've opened the door for the Reds. That's when the self-hatred will start. But it'll be too late by then.

Spot on. Once that whistle goes it all changes. Whether united are good enough is a different matter, but once the whistle goes you just want those c*nts you're sharing a stadium with to suffer. We didn't lose to Chelsea in 2010 because we 'wanted to', we lost because we weren't good enough.

[Red_Rich]

Very reminiscent of 1990 .... United played Villa at OT in a midweek game around now and did us a huge favour by beating them 2-0!!!

I decided to go and play 5-a-side and avoid the result until after,

At 52, I won't be doing that tomorrow! but I'm hoping for the same scoreline.

[Roady]

I won’t be watching it. Simple as that. I’ll check the final score but won’t put myself through the misery

[Caligula?]

They're a fucking mess. Reports from all over the place claiming that players aren't arsed, want more money, want out, etc etc. Just a huge mess from top to bottom. They're likely to down tools because they're a fucking shit show.

[jillcwhomever]

There is a lot of trouble and strife in the United dressing room. Team mates grassing on other team mates, all sorts of rumours about a United player claiming Rashford has gone very arrogant. Was there really a rumour saying Barcelona were interested in him? 

[Koplass]

You're equating the fans with the players. The players are a completely different story.

Their players will want to put in their best and win and so will Ole but I don't agree that the crowd will be up for it. Anyway, let's see tomorrow.

I think the best thing that could have happened for the atmosphere was that loss to Everton. They won't want to get humiliated twice in a week.

[God's Left Peg]

Anyone any suggestions on how I get through these 90 minutes tomorrow night? Not sure I can watch it, it will be pure torture. I don't think I can just check the score afterwards either. At least if you know the score throughout there's a gradual disappointment when City win.

Jesus I'd love a fucking 0-0 draw. A filthy one.

I'm thinking of going for a long walk.

[Anthony]

One benefit at least - this is the last time we are going to see Man Utd in a thread about chasing the title for quite some time...

[RedKenWah]

Don’t see any point putting any thought in the game tomorrow... nothing we can do about it, and whatever happens will be.

I can see Man Utd getting something from this game, and at the very least I can see there being a reaction following their last game. Whether that reaction will be enough is a different matter but meh enjoy it I suppose.

[Juanyboy]

They ain't winning tomorrow, mark my words.

[Sharado]

They ain't winning tomorrow, mark my words.

They don't need to.

Sadly I don't think they're drawing either though.

[Redwhiteandnotblue]

I've a few, but I'm not sharing.

Plastic, are they?

[andy07]

Got a ticket off a mate who can’t go in with the United fans.  This is going to be surreal. Want United to win but couldn’t celebrate a goal even though I would want to.  Feel almost dirty going to this. 

[oxenstierna]

Anyone else putting some money on city win tomorrow (or every game in the run in for that matter) to soften the likely blow?

[Barneylfc∗]

They ain't winning tomorrow, mark my words.

0/10

[Felch Aid]

Glass half full expectations for tomorrow:-

1. Ole won't want 7 losses out of 9
2. The players need to win back the support of the fans.
3. Everton was their lowest point.
4. Utd don't want city getting any sort of treble.
5. De Bruyne missing.
6. Top 4.

Glass half empty

1. Toxicity is back and none of the players give a shit and they lose.
2. City have won plenty of times without De Bruyne
3. No defence, midfield or tactics for a long time.

I can't see anything other than holding out with backs to the wall for 20minutes and then city score.

[Red_Irishman]

Anyone else putting some money on city win tomorrow (or every game in the run in for that matter) to soften the likely blow?

Price is so bad mate. 4/9. Might back them - 1 or something. Money that I hope to God I never ever see again. Might actually say a prayer for a draw.

Remember last year when they fucked up City's early title win. Something like that tomorrow would be incredible.

[Yosser0_0]

I think the best thing that could have happened for the atmosphere was that loss to Everton. They won't want to get humiliated twice in a week.

Er, won't it make it THREE times in a week? 

[Sharado]

Er, won't it make it THREE times in a week? 

Fucking hell they really are awful aren't they.

[scouse neapolitan]

Everyone's sure that this is a foregone conclusion.

I see it differently. Here goes!
 Fernandinho gets a red card for a tackle on Rashford in the first 10 minutes. Pogba scores into a silent Stretford End in the 40th minute and the cameras hone in on Sir Whiskey Beak pretending to look happy .
Sterling loses it with a ball boy and gets sent off 5 minutes into the second half. 9- man City huff and puff but get blown away by a second own goal from Stones 5 minutes from time.
Hilariously, De Gea and Pogba celebrate and wave their goodbyes in front of the Stretford End at the final whistle,  but there's no-one left in there 'cos they've all pissed off back to Essex.
There you go.

[oxenstierna]

Everyone's sure that this is a foregone conclusion.

I see it differently. Here goes!
 Fernandinho gets a red card for a tackle on Rashford in the first 10 minutes. Pogba scores into a silent Stretford End in the 40th minute and the cameras hone in on Sir Whiskey Beak pretending to look happy .
Sterling loses it with a ball boy and gets sent off 5 minutes into the second half. 9- man City huff and puff but get blown away by a second own goal from Stones 5 minutes from time.
Hilariously, De Gea and Pogba celebrate and wave their goodbyes in front of the Stretford End at the final whistle,  but there's no-one left in there 'cos they've all pissed off back to Essex.
There you go.

haha

[Felch Aid]

I'm expecting some levels of shit housery from City. Watch Bernardo and Sterling look to dive in the area tomorrow.

[Yosser0_0]

I'm expecting some levels of shit housery from City. Watch Bernardo and Sterling look to dive in the area tomorrow.

Who's the ref?

[Caligula?]

Everyone's sure that this is a foregone conclusion.

I see it differently. Here goes!
 Fernandinho gets a red card for a tackle on Rashford in the first 10 minutes. Pogba scores into a silent Stretford End in the 40th minute and the cameras hone in on Sir Whiskey Beak pretending to look happy .
Sterling loses it with a ball boy and gets sent off 5 minutes into the second half. 9- man City huff and puff but get blown away by a second own goal from Stones 5 minutes from time.
Hilariously, De Gea and Pogba celebrate and wave their goodbyes in front of the Stretford End at the final whistle,  but there's no-one left in there 'cos they've all pissed off back to Essex.
There you go.

 

[keano7]

I can’t comprehend for the life of me why anyone wouldn’t want to watch tomorrow. It’s a game of football where by the end of it could put the title in our own hands. Yes the chances aren’t great but Utd away will always be in my top 5 of away grounds for City to go to needing a win. If you’d rather go the cinema then you’re not in this title race for the same reasons as I am.

[keano7]

Who's the ref?

Andre Marriner

[PeterTheRed ...]

To be honest, I am not expecting anything from Man Utd tomorrow ... They are awful ... Burnley and Leicester are much better bets for Man City dropping some points ...

[Coolie High]

Anyone else putting some money on city win tomorrow (or every game in the run in for that matter) to soften the likely blow?

Put money on Liverpool winning the double instead.

[Wabaloolah]

Glass half full expectations for tomorrow:-

1. Ole won't want 7 losses out of 9
2. The players need to win back the support of the fans.
3. Everton was their lowest point.
4. Utd don't want city getting any sort of treble.
5. De Bruyne missing.
6. Top 4.

Glass half empty

1. Toxicity is back and none of the players give a shit and they lose.
2. City have won plenty of times without De Bruyne
3. No defence, midfield or tactics for a long time.

I can't see anything other than holding out with backs to the wall for 20minutes and then city score.

If City don't score early there's a chance as we've not really seen City under pressure as they tend to score early.

Hopefully De Gea too has a game like he did against Spurs rather than the one against Barca

[harleydanger]

Also, don't forget these two squads pretty much punched on in a tunnel two years ago, the idea United won't want to destroy their season is laughable.

[Barneylfc∗]

I can’t comprehend for the life of me why anyone wouldn’t want to watch tomorrow. It’s a game of football where by the end of it could put the title in our own hands. Yes the chances aren’t great but Utd away will always be in my top 5 of away grounds for City to go to needing a win. If you’d rather go the cinema then you’re not in this title race for the same reasons as I am.

People deal with things in different ways. There's no right or wrong. It's not the same as avoiding Wolves if we need to win to lift the title for example. I'll be watching, but I wouldnt criticise someone else for not watching.

[Barneylfc∗]

If City don't score early there's a chance as we've not really seen City under pressure as they tend to score early.

Hopefully De Gea too has a game like he did against Spurs rather than the one against Barca

There's every chance it's 0-0 at half time. We would then need to see City really go for it and take risks, and United could nick one on the counter. There's also every chance City are 3 up at half time and we move on to hoping for Burnley to pull a rabbit out of the hat. Either way, it's going to be hell to watch.

[Wabaloolah]

There's every chance it's 0-0 at half time. We would then need to see City really go for it and take risks, and United could nick one on the counter. There's also every chance City are 3 up at half time and we move on to hoping for Burnley to pull a rabbit out of the hat. Either way, it's going to be hell to watch.

indeed, I'm not sure if I'm going to watch yet, I'll decide tomorrow

[Caligula?]

I'd rather watch and get the bad news as it comes. Ease into it. If it goes bad of course. Otherwise in the few seconds it'll take me to pick up my phone and check the result on livescore, my pulse will increase to 170. I can't be doing that.

[PoetryInMotion]

I'd rather watch and get the bad news as it comes. Ease into it. If it goes bad of course. Otherwise in the few seconds it'll take me to pick up my phone and check the result on livescore, my pulse will increase to 170. I can't be doing that.

Lol. How is watching it going to get someone eased into it. You watch Man United get crushed, then it'll be a horrible painful game for 90 minutes with all hope drained out.

Rather, you see the score after the game (on any of the upcoming days) when you're prepared to see the score, then just see it, "ah they lost!" and then put no more thought into that. I know which one I'd call as easing into the knowledge of it 

[rushyman]

Glass half full expectations for tomorrow:-

1. Ole won't want 7 losses out of 9
2. The players need to win back the support of the fans.
3. Everton was their lowest point.
4. Utd don't want city getting any sort of treble.
5. De Bruyne missing.
6. Top 4.

Glass half empty

1. Toxicity is back and none of the players give a shit and they lose.
2. City have won plenty of times without De Bruyne
3. No defence, midfield or tactics for a long time.

I can't see anything other than holding out with backs to the wall for 20minutes and then city score.

I see you ended on a glass full one

[Bobinhood]

Fucking years of watching these mancs hoping for a loss and them always winning at the death, and now ive got to watch and hope they win and that shit is barely on.     

[rushyman]

Fucking years of watching these mancs hoping for a loss and them always winning at the death, and now ive got to watch and hope they win and that shit is barely on.     

And they are the highest odds they’ve ever been at Old Trafford

Against anyone. Ever

The time we need them to win. Couldn’t make it up

[vivabobbygraham]

From this morning, I'm referring to Manchester United as 'we'.

 

Love tha'

[Caligula?]

Lol. How is watching it going to get someone eased into it. You watch Man United get crushed, then it'll be a horrible painful game for 90 minutes with all hope drained out.

Rather, you see the score after the game (on any of the upcoming days) when you're prepared to see the score, then just see it, "ah they lost!" and then put no more thought into that. I know which one I'd call as easing into the knowledge of it 

Because football isn't something that happens in an instant. If United start slow and look shite, then it'll be fairly obvious which way the match will go and it'll come as no surprise when City do eventually score and go on to win. You sort of mentally prepare yourself for it. Checking the score afterwards without knowing how things got on gives you a sort of false hope like maybe they lucked out, the ref favored them, City couldn't hit a barn door, etc etc and you inevitably set yourself up for disappointment when you check the result. At least that's how I see it and it's why I'll watch.