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the exile 1:41 Fri Nov 27
Team for Villa
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For the first time in a while I would think there will be quite a bit of debate about this one. Yes, most of the team still picks itself, but with Antonio almost certainly being available, the question is whether he starts or comes off the bench - earlier if we need him, maybe just a late run-out if we're secure.
Then there's Haller. A cracking goal and an improved performance along with Moyes's penchant for not changing a winning team, makes me pretty certain that he will feature in this one.
I'm going to stick my neck out a bit and say that I think Moyes will start with both Haller and Antonio, with Fornals making way. If it doesn't work and Haller is looking ineffective, expect him to be replaced by either Fornals, Lanzini or Benrahma.
As for the formation, I don't really give a monkeys what you want to call it - it's only a set of numbers, after all. One of the things that has impressed me this season is the flexibility of the system depending on the phase of play. So having two up front doesn't necessarily mean that we have to revert to a 4-4-2, especially as with Cresswell on the left of a back 3, he's playing like a combination of a CB and a FB. Obviously, Bowen would be the most advanced of the midfielders in this set-up.
Fabianski
Balbuena Ogbonna Cresswell
Coufal Bowen Rice Soucek Masuaku
Haller Antonio
Subs: Randolph, Johnson, Diop, Noble, Fornals, Lanzini, Benrahma.
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Faux Bare
1:45 Fri Nov 27
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Flappyhandski
The Couf...Balbuena...Diop...Cresswell...Masuaku
Bowen...Rice...Soucek...Fornals
Mipo
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Vexed
1:56 Fri Nov 27
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No debate required. Why on earth would you change the formation?
The only question barring injuries is Antonio or Haller up top. The only reason to choose the awful Haller over Antonio is if Antonio is still an injury risk.
Easiest team selection ever.
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Coffee
1:57 Fri Nov 27
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Faux Bare 1:45 Fri Nov 27
Your flappy hands jobe is as funny as a joke repeated 20 times.
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the exile
2:23 Fri Nov 27
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Did you actually bother to read what I said about the formation, Vexed?
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Vexed
2:30 Fri Nov 27
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Yes, it was complete and utter bilge.
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Lato
2:58 Fri Nov 27
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It's a no brainer keep it as it is. Don't change until needed!
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El Scorchio
3:15 Fri Nov 27
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Exactly as Lato said. Assuming everyone from the last game is still fit, then no changes, aside from possibly Antonio for Haller.
Even then maybe Antonio on the bench- there can be no rushing him back given how important he is and we DO have other options in Haller and Benrahma.
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Russ of the BML
3:49 Fri Nov 27
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Same team and formation as Sheff Utd.
Taking Haller out now would be devastating for him. Plus, Antonio has only just been declared fit and so needs to get up to speed.
We go into the game knowing that we have Antonio on the bench if needed.
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Troy McClure
4:04 Fri Nov 27
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I doubt Moyes will make any changes to the first 11 (bench for Antonio)
However, although last week was a great result - the Fulham game before that was not so great, in fact we were outplayed for most of it.
When we're expected to win, the aggressors, I'm not sure 3 centre-backs is the way to do it. Therefore, I think we should get on the front foot, 2 up top, and hopefully catch Villa out.
Maybe a few fresh legs too... Diop and Benrahma to start
Fab
Coufal-Diop-Ogbonna-Cress
Bowen-Rice-Soucek-Benrahma
Haller-Antonio
COYI
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Faux Bare
4:14 Fri Nov 27
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“the Fulham game before that was not so great, in fact we were outplayed for most of it.”
What utter nonsense.
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goose
4:20 Fri Nov 27
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about as nonsensical as dropping Ogbonna you mean?
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Faux Bare
4:24 Fri Nov 27
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My sources are telling me Oggy has suffered a recurrence of the injury that forced him off against Fulham.
But cheers for stalking me.
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the exile
4:32 Fri Nov 27
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FB - hopefully those are the same sources that are telling you that Mipo is playing.
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goose
4:34 Fri Nov 27
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Or the same sources that told you Castore are making the kit next season.......
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Mex Martillo
5:08 Fri Nov 27
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As many are saying, same as last 2 games, Antonio on the bench.
Fornals should definitely NOT go to the bench!
Best representation of the formation is 3-4-2-1
Fabianski
Balbuena, Ogbonna, Cresswell
Coufal, Soucek, Rice, Masuaku
Bowen Fornals
Haller
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easthammer
5:16 Fri Nov 27
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Antonio if fit for Haller
Otherwise same line-up
If ain't broke...
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theaxeman
6:23 Fri Nov 27
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Benrahma for Fornals
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the exile
6:52 Fri Nov 27
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With Haller in the team, as seems very likely, it makes it even harder for Benrahma to break through. Have to hope he gets chances to impress from the bench.
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RM10
9:55 Fri Nov 27
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Same team
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The old c wing
10:00 Fri Nov 27
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So if Antonio is fit, some people are suggesting Haller stays in?
He's been missing for a few weeks, not 6 months.
And he has been one of the best PL strikers since restart.
Fucking twats.
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