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The yearly center-back crisis at Manchester United has arrived. A couple of seasons ago, in spite of having five center backs in Chris Smalling, Phil Jones, Jonny Evans, Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic, Sir Alex Ferguson was forced to deploy Darren Fletcher and Michael Carrick in central defense. For that reason, Manchester United has grown accustomed to makeshift back lines. However, on the back of their worst start to a premier league campaign (five points from five games), the timing of the crisis is calamitous. The patched-up defense will include Marcos Rojo, Rafael, debutant Luke Shaw and either Fletcher or Daley Blind in a center-back role.
Regardless of which one of the two defensive midfielders drops back into defense, the pace of <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/09/21/premier-league-clubs-are-benefiting-from-influx-of-south-american-players/">West Ham United</a> duo Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho will trouble the ponderous central defenders. Rafael’s idiosyncratic defending as well as Luke Shaw’s purported fitness issues present Sam Allardyce with a myriad of areas to exploit. Undoubtedly, every tactical plan will involve deploying the enigmatic Valencia.
The determination, acceleration and directness of Valencia was a key factor in West Ham’s victory over Liverpool last week. And, these attributes make the Ecuadorian a potential game changer in Saturday’s clash at Old Trafford. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/09/26/analyzing-the-differences-between-louis-van-gaal-and-sir-alex-ferguson/">Louis van Gaal</a> will ask his defense to be wary of the counter attack and United will not play a high line in this game. As is the case with many of Allardyce’s teams, set pieces will play a part in the match. However, it would be unfair to denigrate this West Ham team as brutish. The Hammers are capable of playing attractive football to complement their reputed route A tactics. Stewart Downing is currently in a rich vein of form that is reminiscent of his pre-Liverpool days. In central midfield, Mark Noble will be charged with keeping the play ticking along. An unfortunate injury to the industrious Cheikhou Kouyate will facilitate a change to a counter-attacking 4-4-1-1.
In the absence of the Senegalese midfielder, Ex-Barcelona holding midfielder, Alex Song, will be tasked with arresting the brilliance of Angel di Maria. The two will have played against each other in the El Clasico, and Alex Song will use his experience to counter the creative Di Mara. The Argentinean has looked a special player in his three games as United’s #7. His excellent goal against Leicester was a reminder to Real Madrid of the talent that escaped their grasp. Van Gaal will be hoping that United are able to create and convert enough chances to carry the leaky defense at the other end. While Di Maria has created many chances, the play of Robin van Persie has been disappointing. Biases aside, van Gaal should drop the dutchman and bring Mata back to play the role of attacking midfielder. The Spaniard will feel unfortunate to having been dropped after a good performance in the win against Queens Park Rangers. Mata’s inclusion will ensure that Falcao will have the service he needs to score his first goal for United, after striking the crossbar last week.
A win for van Gaal’s men will see them enter the top half of the table, whereas a win for West Ham could see them go as high as 3rd on the premier league table. It is an indictment of United’s state of affairs that a home game against West Ham is not considered to be an obvious win. Out a possible 33 points, United have secured 31 points in recent games against West Ham. Even as a United supporter, it is hard to argue that it will be 34 out of 36 after Saturday’s game.
Score prediction: 3-1
Predicted XI’s:
Manchester United&nbsp;
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West Ham United&nbsp;
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Manchester United vs. West Ham United Predicted Lineups

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The Premier League is back in our lives again after a three month break. And there were already several feel-good stories to put a smile on my face (and hopefully yours too).
Here’s my top 4:
<h1>4. Southampton’s fight against Liverpool</h1>
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New Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has seen half of his would-be starting XI leave the club in the summer. However, on the basis of their performance against a strong Liverpool side, the Dutchman will be buoyed by the resolve of his team. Southampton was the better team overall and will argue that the performance was aimed at those of us who have <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/08/14/2014-15-premier-league-table-predictions-whats-your-top-20/">tipped them for relegation</a>. And, rightfully so. Koeman will hope to retain the unsettled Morgan Schneiderlein to complement the industry of MOTM Victor Wanyama. Debutant striker Pelle showed glimpses of his hold-up play and should form a great partnership with new signing Shane Long (and Ward-Prowse). With attacking fullbacks in Clyne and Bertrand providing the outlet for the creative Tadic, there is more balance and ability in this first XI than was widely believed. A lack of squad depth may yet prove to be an Achilles heel, but, for now, Saints fans will be buzzing.
<h1>3. Newcastle United’s memorial for two fans</h1>
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Soccer these days is marked by big money and a lack of loyalty. Very often, the last people the owners (particularly Mike Ashley) think of are the fans. However, in Sunday’s game, Newcastle United recognized the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/07/21/sunderland-fan-helps-raise-funds-in-memory-of-newcastle-supporters-lost-in-ukrainian-disaster/">loss of two fans in the Malaysian Airlines disaster</a>. John Alder and Liam Sweeney were on their way to New Zealand to watch Newcastle play during their pre-season tour. They never came home. And, the glorious tribute at St. James’ Park was heart-warming for fans everywhere to see. All the fans in the stadium, the staff and players of both clubs deserve a great deal of credit for the heart-felt tribute to two fallen lovers of the beautiful game.
<h1>2. Leicester City</h1>
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The Foxes played their first Premier League game in a decade against Everton. The pandemonium of Ulloa’s first goal seemed like it would amount to little when Naismith scored before halftime. However, a late equalizer from Chris Woods gave Leicester a deserved point against a Barkley-less Everton side. The young Kiwi striker’s appearance in the Premier League – almost 5 years after he played for West Brom – will give him confidence as he fights for a spot alongside veteran strikers Gary Taylor-Fletcher and David Nugent and debutant Ulloa. These are the afternoons that Leicester fans have dreamed of since being relegated in 2004. Interestingly, the first game of that season also ended in a 2-2 draw (against Southampton). Hopefully they will be able to avoid repeating relegation (and off-field issues) that marked their campaign that year.
<h1>1. Ki-Sung Yueng and Gylfi Sigurdsson</h1>
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Swansea’s South Korean and Icelandic duo found the back of the net during their win over mighty Manchester United. In spite of showing glimpses of form at Spurs and Sunderland, the duo are now back at the Liberty Stadium and will be hoping to get a sustained run in Garry Monk’s side. Both players can unlock defenses with their creativity, and Monk can utilize them alongside the industrious Jonjo Shelvey to provide a strong core for the side. With Wilfried Bony and Bafetimbi Gomis&nbsp;ahead of them, we might see Yueng and Sigurdsson – now both in their mid-20s – to have a breakout season.

Top 4 Feel-Good Stories From Opening Premier League Weekend - World Soccer Talk

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Editor’s note: The following debate features Nipun Chopra (a Manchester United supporter) and Gabe Smith (a Liverpool fan) discussing the pros and cons of Luis Suarez staying at or leaving Liverpool.&nbsp;Nipun (@nipunchopra7) and Gabe (@smitty46and2) record the Liverpool and United Fans podcast. You can <a href="http://unitedandliverpoolfans.podbean.com" target="_blank">find the podcast online</a> or on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/united-and-liverpool-fans/id524391808?mt=2" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.
Reports are coming in that Barcelona are about to make a bid for Luis Suarez. Should Liverpool sell the Uruguayan striker?
Nipun Chopra (Manchester United fan)
Yes, Liverpool should sell him. And here are my reasons —
First and foremost, as a Manchester United fan, I abhor him. His role in the Patrice Evra racism row and subsequent farcical actions by Liverpool will forever be the number one thing I associate with him. And, as has proven to be the case time and time again, his inability to take any ownership of his actions leaves everyone bewildered and frustrated.
Now that I have covered my dislike for him, let me elucidate more nuanced reasons why Liverpool should sell Suarez:
1. Liverpool are a great club
Liverpool are a club with a fantastic history and a tremendous stature in European football. As long as Luis Suarez continues to be associated with the club, Liverpool will continually experience PR nightmares. Whether it’s racism rows, biting or diving, Liverpool has backed the Uruguayan forward. And, this posturing is unsustainable to their image.
2. He isn’t getting better and never did
In spite of widespread claims that Suarez’ behavior had improved, Suarez’ inability to take blame for his actions was a strong indicator that his underlying issues remained unresolved. Yes, he did not bite anyone last season (and it’s hilarious that that has to be recognized), but in every interview, he continued to deny his diving, continued to blame Patrice Evra for the racism row, and continued to argue that all his issues were a creation of the English press. Even though he has recently <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/06/30/luis-suarez-issues-apology-and-vows-never-to-bite-again/" target="_blank">apologized for the Chiellini issue</a>, it is quite possible that he is one interview (probably when he is back in Uruguay) away from stating that none of it was his fault. Indeed, the fact that it took him six days to realize that he had bit someone is both humorous and puzzling.
3. Get excellent money for him
Luis Suarez is arguably the best striker in the world. He is currently being tracked by clubs that have shown a propensity to pay ridiculous sums of money for players that have less ability (Bale, Neymar). Therefore, Liverpool should take the money, and reinvest it into expanding their squad with quality players. Certainly, the squad number for Liverpool is not sufficient to challenge for the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. At 27, Suarez will not be demanding the £50 million + transfer fee for too long. Now is the perfect time to sell.
4. The squad can be built around Sturridge, Henderson and Sterling
Once Suarez is sold, there are three English players whom Rodgers can build the squad around. Raheem Sterling has been a revelation under Brendan Rodgers; his ability to play in a variety of positions combined with his pace and improving strength, make him a centerpiece of Rodgers’ plans. In the absence of Suarez, his role would become more important and thereby give him more confidence. Sterling was one of the few English players who came away from the World Cup with any credit.
5. The situation in England is untenable
Suarez’ victim mentality and constant tirades against the English press – who ironically heralded him all of last season – have made him an easy target in England. Opposition fans enjoy denigrating him and rival managers often highlight his diving in post-match conferences.
In conclusion, it is now time for the Uruguayan striker to take his incredible playing ability somewhere else.
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Gabe Smith (Liverpool fan)
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” This famous line by George Santayana must ring loud and clear for Liverpool Football Club officials this week. For the third time in as many years, Luis Suarez’s behavior on the pitch has dragged Liverpool into yet another controversy and once again the club finds itself evaluating the future of their sublimely talented, but equally volatile striker.
It’s a bit of deja vu for Brendan Rodgers as he again prepares for the first fixture of a new season without Suarez leading the attack. For this reason alone, many have argued, Liverpool should sell their prized asset this transfer window in hopes of finding a more dependable player who won’t miss a quarter of the season due to suspension.
It’s hard to find fault with that logic. History, after all, does not shine favorably on the prospects of Suarez improving in this area of his game. The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/06/26/fifa-bans-luis-suarez-for-9-matches-and-4-months/">four month ban from all football related activity handed down by FIFA</a> will see the Uruguayan miss up to 13 games of Liverpool’s upcoming campaign. Add that to the suspensions previously served following the Patrice Evra race row and Branislav Ivanović biting scandals and that total becomes 38 games missed for LFC.
Moreover, it doesn’t appear any action by the club has led to improvement. Prior to the World Cup, there was a belief around Anfield that Luis’ work with psychiatrist Dr. Steve Peters was paying dividends. Many, including myself, saw signs from this past season that suggested he had gained greater control over his reactions on the field. But all that hope was erased in another moment of madness.
Suarez’s past indiscretions are now at the forefront of Liverpool’s transfer decisions. Before the Giorgio Chiellini bite seen around the world, it would have been unfathomable to see Suarez leave Merseyside after the season he had and the club qualifying for Champions League. But now, to keep a player who has shown an inability to stay eligible for an entire season is looking to be a more risky proposition, and if the likes of John W. Henry and Fenway Sports Group never considered selling Suarez before, they’re certainly doing it now.
If Rodgers, Henry and Liverpool CEO Ian Ayre adhered to Santayana’s words, then it should give them some guidance in deciding Suarez’s fate. Yet, Suarez’s troubled history may not be the past they’re most worried about repeating. While Suarez’s indefensible actions can’t be ignored, Liverpool officials and fans alike also remember a past without Suarez.
They remember the 24 years it has been since Liverpool last won the league title and the handful of times over that same stretch that they were even in contention. They can point to the last prolific striker to score 30+ goals in a season and the hole that was left when he left.&nbsp; They can recall the past 5 seasons without Champions League football and what it felt like to be irrelevant in Europe. This is the past Liverpool remembers and they’ll do anything in their power to prevent it repeating.
Those reasons alone lead me to believe Liverpool will not sell Luis Suarez unless a team comes in with a bid that matches the value they’ve set on him. They don’t have to sell and they should not allow a team to leverage this current situation to get a knock down price. Unconfirmed reports are stating Liverpool value Suarez between £70-£80M and some of that may or may not be balanced with a cash + player sale. Unless that valuation is met, I fully expect to see Luis Suarez playing for Liverpool, albeit starting November 1 instead of August 16.

Whether Liverpool Should Sell Luis Suarez: A Liverpool and United Fan Discuss

Whether Liverpool Should Sell Luis Suarez: A Liverpool and United Fan Discuss - World Soccer Talk

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Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney tweeted yesterday that he is looking forward to working with Louis Van Gaal. And I sincerely believe that is true. Perhaps Rooney, Robin van Persie and Van Gaal can propel United to heights forgotten. However, I believe it is more likely that this will turn out to be Rooney’s last season at Manchester United and, honestly, it’s probably warranted.
Before you ask – I absolutely rate Wayne Rooney. I’ve seen him score some wonder-goals and perform at a world class level. He is a fierce, determined and passionate footballer and England’s best striker.
But, at Manchester United, is he indispensable? Even the most ardent Wayne Rooney supporter would admit that when fully fit, Robin Van Persie is a better player than Wayne Rooney; a fact that Sir Alex recognized when he signed the Dutchman in his final season in-charge at Old Trafford. So, simply based on footballing terms, and even before we mention Van Gaal, Wayne Rooney is not the central cog of the United machine.
Van Gaal has publicly declared his admiration for RVP and declared him captain of the Dutch national team. With Vidic, Rio and possibly Evra leaving, there is a dearth of leadership and senior dressing-room figures within the squad. Wayne Rooney certainly has a claim to the United armband – he has been at the club for a decade, amassed over 400 appearances and scored over 200 goals. He has also won multiple trophies, including a Champions League crown. He is also, undoubtedly, a team player who can motivate his teammates with his workrate and passion; the sort of player every English fan adores. However, Van Gaal recently stated that he believes that RVP has similar moral values and understanding of the game as the ex-Ajax coach. If there ever was an endorsement of a captain, that was it. Therefore, it is likely that RVP will be United’s next captain.
Where does this leave Wayne Rooney? Van Gaal is a shrewd manager, and he will undoubtedly attempt to make the RVP-Rooney partnership work. However, just like during Sir Alex’s last season, the system will be built around the strength of Van Persie playing as the most advanced striker. Add to that the additional complexity of finding an attacking role for Rooney in a team that involves Kagawa, Mata, Janujaz, Lingard, Powell, etc who can play the role behind RVP.&nbsp; With Chicharito, Welbeck and the emerging Wilson, United is a team stacked in the two striker positions.
These complications will contribute to a possible loss in form for Rooney and that will catalyze off-the-field nonsense that will involve his agent Paul Stretford. Unlike Moyes, however, Van Gaal is not one to tolerate any player power. Van Gaal’s ego is too big to make any exceptions; something even Sir Alex did on occasion (with Ronaldo and with Rooney the first time around). Van Gaal’s managerial is riddled with high-profile bust-ups with players whose ability far exceeded Rooney’s (Rivaldo, Ribery and Luca Toni are great examples). In other words, Rooney’s eventual sulking will be the end of his United career.
It is possible that Rooney will be able to put his team before his own ego; certainly, he was a key part of the support cast that propelled United to UEFA Champions League success in the Ronaldo era. However, since then, Rooney has had a taste of being the main man, and it has proven to be an addiction for Wayne. It is also possible that Rooney reemerges as an important player if RVP has another injury-ridden season.
However, in the absence of those two scenarios, I expect Wayne Rooney and Paul Stretford to flirt with the likes of PSG and possibly even Chelsea. Certainly, given the friendship between Van Gaal and Mourinho, it is possible that a move to Stamford Bridge may happen in January in what could prove to be the most protracted transfer swap of all time (Juan Mata).
Wayne Rooney belongs in a category of footballer that includes Carlos Tevez and Luis Suarez; self-motivated footballers with an insatiable desire for victory. That independence also has a dark side – a narcissistic voice that tells him that he deserves to be Mr Manchester United. But, Manchester United is changing. And, Wayne Rooney may be the first of many high-profile casualties.

Wayne Rooney May Get Pushed Out At United Due to Louis Van Gaal’s Favoritism For Robin van Persie

Wayne Rooney May Get Pushed Out At United Due to Louis Van Gaal's Favoritism For Robin van Persie - World Soccer Talk

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