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arunspurs

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Crucial not to concede a goal to Ghent. So, would start with 3 at the back and try to be patient in breaking them down. I am sure we will get good number of chances. Hopefully we take them unlike last Thursday.

My XI

Lloris
Dier, Toby, Vertonghen,
Walker, Wanyama, Winks,Davies
Eriksen,
Kane,Alli
 

Bulletspur

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While I endorse 3 at the back I really dont like Davies as a LWB. Would rather see him in a back 3 with Toby and Verts. Revolutionary I know but why not Dembele? He can defend and is quick enough and would be hard to contain.
 

Wellspurs

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Looks like another record breaking sell-out!!!

Gent have sold all their 7k tickets so lets hope for a great atmosphere!!
 
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dudu

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Not really bothered tbh. I don't feel anything for this competition.
Not
Really Bothered TBH I
Dont Feel Anything
For This
Competition


Im surprised you haven't included Wimmer but its a strong team nonetheless.
 

Monkey boy

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On a separate note, how come Utd have had permission to move their game to Wednesday night? I thought under UEFA rules if a champions league game was being played anywhere then no other Europa league or domestic league game could be played?
 

Wellspurs

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On a separate note, how come Utd have had permission to move their game to Wednesday night? I thought under UEFA rules if a champions league game was being played anywhere then no other Europa league or domestic league game could be played?


Lucky old them it is because Lyon 30 miles away from St Etienne have a game also on Thursday.

Lyon finished higher than St Etienne so they get the Thursday slot.
 

Shadydan

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Can't remember who it was but there were a few calling for KWP to play LWB against this team because they were so bad apparantely...that was funny.
 

kaz Hirai

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On a separate note, how come Utd have had permission to move their game to Wednesday night? I thought under UEFA rules if a champions league game was being played anywhere then no other Europa league or domestic league game could be played?

It's due to Lyon playing at home on a Thursday so they had to move one from Thursday to Wednesday for police reasons.
Supposedly Lyon had the first choice of moving to Wednesday but preferred to remain on Thursday
 

WalkerboyUK

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On a separate note, how come Utd have had permission to move their game to Wednesday night? I thought under UEFA rules if a champions league game was being played anywhere then no other Europa league or domestic league game could be played?

Lucky old them it is because Lyon 30 miles away from St Etienne have a game also on Thursday.

Lyon finished higher than St Etienne so they get the Thursday slot.

Most likely also because United have a league cup final on Sunday....
 

nightgoat

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............................Lloris

Walker...Alderweireld...Vertonghen...Davies

......................Dier......Winks

..............Son.........Alli.........Eriksen

...........................Kane
 

DJS

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Dec 9, 2006
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Lloris

Walker Alderweireld Vertonghen Davies

Wanyama Winks

Eriksen Alli Son

Kane
 

DCSPUR

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this is one of those games where I think Poch has a really tough (thankless) task. The game is important but so is the PL game at the weekend and the lads have just had two quick games in a row. How to get the balance right? Not sure to be honest.
 

danielneeds

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this is one of those games where I think Poch has a really tough (thankless) task. The game is important but so is the PL game at the weekend and the lads have just had two quick games in a row. How to get the balance right? Not sure to be honest.
The key is starting quickly in both matches and controlling the games so it's not 90 minutes of total struggle.
 
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