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[The League Cup Final] Newcastle United vs. Manchester United: 26/02/2023 @ 4.30pm (Sky)


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12 minutes ago, RS said:

Manu obviously favourites here but at least we have a chance this time. Was expecting an easy victory for them the last 2 Wembley visits against them. 

I think the result comes down to how we cope with the occasion as much as how Man United play.

 

There’s definitely been an air of after the Lord Mayor’s show about our performances since the semifinal. As much as Howe has talked about the focus being on the next game we’ve turned up some really uncharacteristic performances both collectively and individually, and I think that’s because Wembley’s hanging over us. Could be nerves, could be getting complacent. Who knows, but I don’t think it’s an accident our form has tailed off over the last three games.

 

The team that keeps its head wins on Sunday. That concerns me as I don’t think we’ve the big game experience that Man United do but there seems to be quite a bit of pressure on them too.

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It still feels like the draw is a strong runner here, I can't see there being much in it at all.

 

We're a big physical side, who won't offer the same kind of space that Barcelona afforded them. If recent games are anything to go by, they do give you chances in the first 20-30 minutes. If they do so here it's absolutely vital that we take them. We can't afford to be missing chances at the rate that we have been of late. 

 

On the other hand those balls over the top are a worry. I'd hope after Liverpool, we aren't too aggressive with the press and drop off a yard or two to counter that. 

 

It's a really interesting match up and recent Wembley finals have tended to be close, low scoring affairs. I think it'll be similar here. 

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1 minute ago, The Prophet said:

We're a big physical side, who won't offer the same kind of space that Barcelona afforded them.

 

Ridiculous the amount of space they gave us. The most space we've had all season. We had 3 or 4 golden chances that we should have buried over the two legs.

 

I know I'm not alone in thinking that Sunday will be harder than last night. 

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54 minutes ago, mondonewc said:

When Rashford got subbed last night you could see Ten Hag ask him how he was and definitely looked like he replied "I'm fine", he'll be playing Sunday. 

 

Let's beat the fuckers at their best, ONE TIME!!!


 

I’ve been told he will be on the bench . Wilson starts .

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I think we've possibly been conserving energy a bit in some of the league games with this in mind. Whatever the outcome I'm sure we'll give it everything we've got and make it extremely difficult for them. 

 

We'll win trophies under this regine for certain so it doesn't feel like when will we get this chance again type of game. I just would love it if it was this set of players to end the drought. Two local lads in the starting lineup, the redemption of the likes of Miggy and Joe. A reward for Tripps and Bruno taking a chance on us. 

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Just now, Froggy said:

 

Very possible. I am sure he is well aware your entire fanbase has been crying out for him and others to get injured this week. :lol: 

I wonder if footballers see that as a complement or or get upset that people want them to get hurt :lol: 

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2 minutes ago, frankpingel said:

Think it has to be acknowledged that it stems from a desperation for us to win (Rushford inj) and nothing personal. It also stands for Casimero and Fernandes.

Not so sure about Fernandes mind…

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I can't believe there is any negativity! Howay man lads!

 

We've had a little blip and the main reason for that was we were missing our key player who is back on Sunday!

 

Yes, they're a very good side but so are we!

 

2-0

Wilson and Bruno

 

HOWAY YOU BEAUTIFUL BLACK AND WHITE BASTARDS!

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