14 Jan 2026 21:58:52
So here's the thing.
I think we will beat city at the weekend.
They are short at the back at the moment so we might just get at them.
14 Jan 2026 22:24:27
I hope we do, but my wallet will be saying 3-1 city with a Semenyo goal and Haaland to bag a couple. Sesko for a consultation goal from us.
14 Jan 2026 22:48:55
Our defence is shocking tumble we look like we will concede everytime a half decent team attacks
And we give easy turnovers every time because we lack the playing to play the right pass so when we do attack we are out numbered for the counter as a result
City will pick us apart weekend, and if we concede early and then have to open up a bit it could be embarrassing.
14 Jan 2026 23:08:35
Howya Ken, I'm good thanks, and you? Hectic period in the world of Mumbles. Calming down now so I'll hopefully dip my toe back into this community again, I did miss you lot!
As for Saturday, it would be very Man Utd of the last decade to stun City and grab 3 points. The standard has dropped at City over the last two years, they havnt bought too well lately which is unusual.
I think if Arsenal win the league the league this year, Pep will give it one more before he's off to god knows were.
14 Jan 2026 23:41:41
City are building a new team. Have players far better than Utd and a top manager. They should score a hatful against us if they really want to. Haarlund is due a hatrick!
15 Jan 2026 00:04:17
Great mumbles it would be good to see more of you. I hope all is well.
I'm under no illusion of who is the better team but as you say it would be typical of the type of results we pull out from time to time.
They have the best manager in the league and lots of good players.
Scoring 1st could well put the cat among the pigeons and we always have a "punchers chance"
15 Jan 2026 06:56:13
Back to the 80’s and games against Liverpool. We upset that applecart a few times, yet they went on to win the league. First goal matters, if they get it I think we may be too brittle.
Heaven is our best central defender and needs to play. Think MBueno first goal but another 2 all draw.
15 Jan 2026 07:20:58
I hope beyond hope that you're correct, Ken. I can't see it happening though.
15 Jan 2026 09:58:24
I think City and Arsenal are two good starts for us. I see them as two free hits really. No one will be expecting United to win these so for me it should take away some pressure from the games. Hopefully the players go out, match the work rate of City and Arsenal and I can see two positive results.
15 Jan 2026 15:05:44
I think it’s a big ask. If their defence is leaky, ours is a flood. I expect our players to be up for it. I expect us to score goals. However, I’m not sure that we have anything capable of stopping them scoring more. Haaland is unstoppable. Doku can eat our fullbacks alive, and now they have Seymeno in the mix too.
More than the result, I want to see a reaction from our players. I want to see them fight and compete. To show the fans that they want to be Man United players.
15 Jan 2026 17:22:41
I agree it’s the best start possible for our new Interim! Got nothing to lose.
Be interesting the first team he picks, hopefully Amad and Mbuemo come straight in
Hopefully Cunha can get some form because not looked great to me, plus lacks pace, holds the ball too long and spends lots of time on the floor, he really not settled in yet hopefully he will but not set world alight so far, hopefully he can shine against city.