Topic: Chasing the Title

[Son of Spion]

Are there any straws left in here?

We have to remember that these have lost to Newcastle and Crystal Palace this season. 

[the_red_pill]

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.

Im with you mate. I just cannot stop myself watching this one, even if I wanted to.
I JUST HAVE TO KNOW.

If they get destroyed.. well then... I'll just have to change the channel and force myself to think about something else.

[rushyman]

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.

Totally understand your mindset here

Imagine needing to win a game for the title. We havent actually had a ‘match point’ game since QPR home game the last time we won it

I mean there’s no way on earth I’d be missing that game. But if by some twist of fate I had to just look at the score, before I did I’d have to have had at least two big rums. Neat.

[duvva 💅]

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.

Perhaps you better let Milner know, he’s not watching, he might go out for some food instead. 🤔

[RedGreen]

Im with you mate. I just cannot stop myself watching this one, even if I wanted to.
I JUST HAVE TO KNOW.

If they get destroyed.. well then... I'll just have to change the channel and force myself to think about something else.

This is going to be as bad for me as watching Yernited against Chelsea, when I want them BOTH to lose, but I know it's not possible! I suppose a draw would be the best result that I can hope for! 

[rushyman]

Perhaps you better let Milner know, he’s not watching might go out for some food instead. 🤔

The liar he is

He’ll be at home having a damn good go at the taps

[duvva 💅]

The liar he is

He’ll be at home having a damn good go at the taps

Sure there’s some ironing needs doing

[Cu Chulainn]

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.

Fuck that mate, you get in there and you ROAR those Red Devils on! Glory, Glory Man United as far as I'm concerned! 

[Bobinhood]

Ok so, ive got this, and im actually gonna use it tomorrow at the bar, game conditions allowing. anyone world wide wants in on that do feel free I do believe that could be a fun sing under the right circumstances. 



Its Ole Ole Ole at the wheel
Its just a single point he needs to steal
we'll give him the job for life
we'll give him Giggsys wife
If he can get his crappy team to play for real.

FUCK YOU CITY FUCK YOU MANCS!
WE'LL TAKE THE FUCKING POINT AND WE'LL NEVER SAY THANKS

Second verse, same as the first.

ts Ole Ole Ole at the wheel
Its just a single point he needs to steal
we'll give him the job for life
we'll give him Giggsys wife
If he can get his crappy team to play for real.

FUCK YOU CITY FUCK YOU MANCS!
WE'LL TAKE THE FUCKING POINT AND WE'LL NEVER SAY THANKS

[CentenaryBoy]

If we do actually do it, and win the actual bloody title (I know, I know, there's many a slip betwixt cup and lip), and we were to achieve it at Anfield, do you think there'll be a pitch invasion? I know that Shankly was very anti-pitch invasions, and they are generally frowned upon, but it will be such an emotional release if we finally win the league after such a long time, I wonder if some people won't be able to help themselves?

Of course, we have to actually win it first...

[trimore]

I know De Gea's not playing well like everyone over at United right now. But he's my best hope for a bounce back game, he has the strongest mentality of the lot of them currently. Besides he owe's us after all the worldies he's saved against us over the years.

[88_RED]

This is going to be as bad for me as watching Yernited against Chelsea, when I want them BOTH to lose, but I know it's not possible! I suppose a draw would be the best result that I can hope for! 

A 0-7 loss for City is the best result we can hope for, followed by any sort of draw..

[BTGH]

There's 3 possible outcomes for United-City game and they are all good outcomes for us!

If United win, we will be ecstatic because City will be 2 points behind with the same number of games played, and the destiny of the BPL in our own hands

If the game ends in a draw, it will still be a very good result for us with City a point behind and the destiny of the BPL in our own hands

If City wins, United will screw up their own chances of a top 4 finish and probably be playing in Europa league next season, and their downward slide into purgatory continues.  So, we should still be in happy mood.  And we still have Burnley, Leicester and Brighton who can possibly take points off City in the coming weeks.   

[Longwood NY]

There's 3 possible outcomes for United-City game and they are all good outcomes for us!

If United win, we will be ecstatic because City will be 2 points behind with the same number of games played, and the destiny of the BPL in our own hands

If the game ends in a draw, it will still be a very good result for us with City a point behind and the destiny of the BPL in our own hands

If City wins, United will screw up their own chances of a top 4 finish and probably be playing in Europa league next season, and their downward slide into purgatory continues.  So, we should still be in happy mood.  And we still have Burnley, Leicester and Brighton who can possibly take points off City in the coming weeks.   

I don't think anyone gives a rats arse what competition United is playing in next season mate

[deano2727]

What a big day today is in the title race. It likely will be the defining match one way or another.

Oh please Manchester United, grab a result. I don't care how you do it, please just do it. I will buy every single United supporting mate of mine a pint (there are heaps of them) if they do get a result.

[Merah Hati]

There's 3 possible outcomes for United-City game and they are all good outcomes for us!

If United win, we will be ecstatic because City will be 2 points behind with the same number of games played, and the destiny of the BPL in our own hands

If the game ends in a draw, it will still be a very good result for us with City a point behind and the destiny of the BPL in our own hands

If City wins, United will screw up their own chances of a top 4 finish and probably be playing in Europa league next season, and their downward slide into purgatory continues.  So, we should still be in happy mood.  And we still have Burnley, Leicester and Brighton who can possibly take points off City in the coming weeks.   

All good then 👌👍😅

[Caligula?]

There's 3 possible outcomes for United-City game and they are all good outcomes for us!

If United win, we will be ecstatic because City will be 2 points behind with the same number of games played, and the destiny of the BPL in our own hands

If the game ends in a draw, it will still be a very good result for us with City a point behind and the destiny of the BPL in our own hands

If City wins, United will screw up their own chances of a top 4 finish and probably be playing in Europa league next season, and their downward slide into purgatory continues.  So, we should still be in happy mood.  And we still have Burnley, Leicester and Brighton who can possibly take points off City in the coming weeks.   

I couldn't give a shit where they're playing next season. If getting a draw/win against City today meant that they'll play in the Champions League next season, I'd take that in a heartbeat.

[deano2727]

I couldn't give a shit where they're playing next season. If getting a draw/win against City today meant that they'll play in the Champions League next season, I'd take that in a heartbeat.

Agreed. If I could, I'd give the bastids a fast track straight to the final next year, if they can beat City today.


Of course, we would be waiting in the final to defend our trophy. 

[Fitzy.]

Following a night of anxiety dreams, I’m now wide awake. God I hope United win / draw.

[farawayred]

Following a night of anxiety dreams, I’m now wide awake. God I hope United win / draw.

I'm yet to go to bed across the pond and I dread that...

[hide5seek]

Man Utd 2-0 Man City

[has gone odd]

Seems manc fans i know are of mixed opinion. Some want to throw the game but there are those that would prefer a top 4. Aside from united's poor result, the other matches have now lobbed them a lifeline.

I dont give a shit how they get a point out of the game but they have to. Failing that, its going to take a freak result against City for us to get the title which I cannot see happening unless Brighton need a win on the final day to stay up .. that could be interesting!

[scouse neapolitan]

Morning all.  Glory, glory......

Can't get this tune out of my head

[BTGH]

I don't think anyone gives a rats arse what competition United is playing in next season mate

ha ha, so 2 out of 3 then

[Redcap]

I'm yet to go to bed across the pond and I dread that...

5am start on the east coast of Australia. The little one and/or cat will probably wake us up at 6am, but I imagine my body will magically wake up at 5. If it does, I may as well watch the game.

[RedSamba]

After being a wreck in the last couple of days contemplating all possible outcomes from this game, I came to the point that I don't give a fuck anymore. If United have any pride left they will try to get something from this game. Fuck it, whatever happens, happens. It has been a hell of a ride.

[alonsoisared]

Posted this in April 2014 and it's the closest thing to a premonition I've ever had... regrettably:

"Dreamt a 3-3 draw last night...but I think it was against Stoke. Perhaps Pulis/Crystal Palace on my mind?"

The good news is that this came to my mind yesterday because I dreamt I was watching United vs City and the score was 2 all, city had a man sent off. There was still 20 minutes to play but, still.

Basically what I'm saying is that if United get a draw and we go on to win the rest of our games then I probably deserve a winners medal too.

[spider-neil]

Whatever happens today, happens.

No complaints. When your team is getting to the 90 point mark you can't ask any more of them.

[Lynx the saucy mynx]

It's crazy how a lot of them are telling Pogba to "return the favour" of the Gerrard "pass" to Drogba. Crazy how the tables have turned.

I'll be doing the same as James Miller and not watch, but hoping and hoping.

[exCite]

Fernandinho gets a red card

What have you been smoking 

[spider-neil]

It's crazy how a lot of them are telling Pogba to "return the favour" of the Gerrard "pass" to Drogba. Crazy how the tables have turned.

I'll be doing the same as James Miller and not watch, but hoping and hoping.

They are trying to make out the situation was the same. It wasn't as we weren't in with a shot of CL. No way would I want us to throw a game with potential CL in the balance. If that's what you want then you hate your enemy more than you love your own team.

[M(oaning) B(ecomes) E(mbarrassing)]

There's 3 possible outcomes for United-City game and they are all good outcomes for us!

If United win, we will be ecstatic because City will be 2 points behind with the same number of games played, and the destiny of the BPL in our own hands

If the game ends in a draw, it will still be a very good result for us with City a point behind and the destiny of the BPL in our own hands

Using the term 'BPL' pretty much rules you out of any sensible discussion about football. 

[Sharado]

Using the term 'BPL' pretty much rules you out of any sensible discussion about football. 

+1

[exCite]

Using the term 'BPL' pretty much rules you out of any sensible discussion about football.

I was thinking the exact same thing.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

We're discussing this and that, but we all know that manutd will get twatted tonight.

[Barneylfc∗]

Using the term 'BPL' pretty much rules you out of any sensible discussion about football.

+1

I was thinking the exact same thing.

Why? That's obviously what its referred to in the country they are from? Why should being from a different country mean they cant have a discussion about football?

[lamonti]

Whatever happens today, happens.

No complaints. When your team is getting to the 90 point mark you can't ask any more of them.

Ultimately this is right but it's not making me sleep better this week.

[Red_19]

It all comes down to this tonight. If they win it’s over.

[him_15]

A draw is probably the best scenario for us. But I highly doubt how the current United side not losing to City.

[latortuga]

Why? That's obviously what its referred to in the country they are from? Why should being from a different country mean they cant have a discussion about football?

I smell Brexiters! Get 'em!!!