1st day of capital one cup saw the premier league champions and united’s “Noisy neighbours” slip up at home to aston villa. So i think Fergie would be going for a young but a strong side.With skipper Nemanja Vidic rule out for 8 weeks after a miniscus operation and duo Chris Smalling and Phil Jones out from the start of the season,their real woe is once in the central back position,which Michael Carrick has been filling up at times.
However, he has played all of the United’s matches this season. So Fergie would like to see his top midfielder rest for two crucial matches against Spurs and against CFR Cluj.With ashley young out,Fletcher is expected return to starting 11. Wayne Rooney after his Gash.Angelo Henriquez could make his debut. Young reserve players like Michael Keane and scott wooten.
History is on the United side, who chase their 3 league cup in 5 years, and on the other hand Newcastle have never won the competition having been eliminated by a Premier League club in seven of the last eight seasons. And it has been more than 40 years since Newcastle last won at Old Trafford. So one would expect Man Utd to win this one.
Other players that could start would be cleverly,anderson,buttner,Welbeck and between the goals it will be young Spaniard David De Gea.
Possible lineups:
Manchester United: De Gea, Rafael, Evans, Wootton, Buttner; Nani, Powell, Fletcher, Giggs; Hernandez, Henriquez
Newcastle United: Elliot; Perch, Williamson, Coloccini, Ferguson; Obertan, Gosling, Tiote, Marveaux; Ameobi, Vuckic
Prediction:
2-1 to United after extra time.
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