The demise of Manchester United

[stevie harkness]

I was surprised to see the bookies have Man Utd favourites to win. Everton are 2/1

[justme]

The way Everton lay down usually for Man-united its not surprising

[ianlfc]

Has anyone seen the fella mark Goldbridge on YouTube. He's a Utd fan in his twenties and he's full on Alan Partridge, comedy gold .
His Spurs 6-2 commentary is bloody brilliant 😂😂

He's been doing the ole hokey kokey for the past couple of weeks .Honestly If they lose today he'll kill someone 😆😆😆

[Insidious]

I think I might be hoping for a United win (thinking long-term, Ole staying in charge) today. Would leave them in a position where they can say "4 points off 4th after a difficult start isn't too bad" for some of the weekend and would further remind Everton of where their place is.

[Steveo]

I believe his fate has already been sealed - looks to be a dead man walking unfortunately.

I was shocked by the display v Arsenal and then to go and get plucked in Turkey... He is done IMO.

[Balinkay]

I still have hope they'll keep him if he beats the Bitters. Wasn't that long ago he got the win away against last year's losing CL finalist.

If he could just survive the international break...

[stevie harkness]

I agree Ian, a Utd win is best. Even if Solskjaer is to be sacked later, a 0-1 Fernandes (pen) 89 would be alright.

Edit: actually if they are going to sack him they may as well pull off a freak 3-0, that would be funny too.

[ianlfc]

Their fanbase is going into meltdown with their midfield line up

[teesred]

Anything short of victory over Everton on Saturday will mean the club record their worst start to a Premier League season at the seven-game mark.

Despite the poor position, Solskjaer says he is confident his players will react at Goodison Park.

“There are demands on a Man United player, coach and manager," he added. "There is an expectation. We have to be tough mentally.

"We are the best and biggest club in the world. [After Wednesday] we didn't expect anything but criticism. It is how you deal with it.

“The boys are ready for a reaction. We are all hurt. It is never easy when you lose two games on the bounce but that is football."

I love that old "biggest club in the world" nonsense they trot out constantly. Ferguson started it years ago, It's pure bullshit but then he also adds "best" into the statement. Now Ole, you know as well as I do that is simply not true.

[Balinkay]