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[jamesg46]

Young team starting?

[stueytrader]

Six changes made:

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1221432624679395328

[jamesg46]

Just seen the team & it's been backed in further too, they seem to fancy Utd.

[stueytrader]

Can't understand the backers, with that lineup have to say.

Oh well, will have to see inplay.

[stueytrader]

Couldn't resist laying a little more at the current prices, looks crazy short to me - it's a defensive lineup too from United.

[jamesg46]

They seem pretty adamant, I'm not so convinced. Think they may have to earn their money.. I watched the Ibiza vs Barca game the other day and that pitch just knocked Barca a few pegs back.

[Kai]

The trend continued because it's a very strong lineup, and Tranmere is not exactly flying right now.

[stueytrader]

Very strong lineup? I wouldn't say so, looks defensive minded.

[Kai]

For this type of game I see the lineup as a bit of an overkill, they probably went for it because they're under pressure. But it can easily backfire if they get knocked out, one way to relieve a bit of pressure would have been to put more youngsters in.

[jamesg46]

The trend continued because it's a very strong lineup, and Tranmere is not exactly flying right now.

Strange to think that I'm questioning Utd against Tranmere, a few years back and it wouldn't be questionable... Que the 0-9 that's what happened last time I had an opinion on the football

[Kai]

Nothing to gain by putting out a strong lineup in a cup game like that, you're expected to win comfortably so you won't get any credit if you do so, the only thing you can do is fail spectacularly and invite another wave of pressure.

But it you give some of the kids a chance and they get a good result then all of a sudden it's a massive boost for the club, Klopp did exactly that more than once this season with massive victories even against the likes of Arsenal. Klopp also wants those youngsters to develop so this type of experience is absolutely crucial for their development.

[stueytrader]

Oh well, market knew better.

and well done kai on your lineup judgement - soft first goal though.

[jamesg46]

Oh well, market knew better.

and well done kai on your lineup judgement - soft first goal though.

Here comes the demolition job 0-9 I've made my money back from the 2nd goal - after the first it was clear how this was gonna end. Wasnt even an effort to score.

[Kai]

Oh well, market knew better.

and well done kai on your lineup judgement - soft first goal though.

It was just an opinion, I was neither right nor wrong, I was looking for signs to lay as well but found none so I joined the trend. On paper it looked like Ole is desperate not to lose this game, when looking at the backline especially. Desperate times for United, when they have to use these games to try and build up the confidence for the first team players.

[jamesg46]

Would have been an epic upset.