Near-neighbours by geography only, Manchester United and Rochdale come from different footballing worlds but will be brought together by the EFL Cup on Wednesday in an unlikely meeting between giants and minnows.

The Dale's cosy home ground of Spotland has a capacity of just over 10,000, so the vast surroundings will have them dreaming of the upsets enjoyed by the likes of Middlesbrough and York City against United at Old Trafford over the years.

In the aftermath of the collapse of Bury and the near-demise of Bolton Wanderers, this is also a welcome money-spinner for one of Lancashire's smaller clubs, as well as a chance for United to test fringe players and target a second cup competition win this season.
Since winning the League Cup in 2017 with the help of two Zlatan Ibrahimovic goals against Southampton in the final, United have twice crashed out of the competition to Championship clubs.

Bristol City took the lead against them in the quarter-final at Ashton Gate two seasons ago, but the most dramatic twist came when Korey Smith scored in the 93rd minute to seal the upset following Ibrahimovic's second-half equaliser.

Under Jose Mourinho, United suffered an even more painful exit last season. After reserve goalkeeper Sergio Romero's second-half red card, Derby County would have won in normal time at Old Trafford but for Marouane Fellaini's 95th-minute equaliser.

The Rams were inspired by Liverpool loanee Harry Wilson - scorer of a long-range free-kick to make the score 1-1 - and secured an 8-7 win on penalties when Phil Jones provided the only miss of the shootout.

Two home matches in six days give United the chance to respond with a couple of wins following a flat performance in the 2-0 loss at West Ham United on Sunday.

The lacklustre defeat meant United had won just once in five Premier League matches, and they have not scored more than once in a game for six matches.

Manchester United form: DLDWWL
Rochdale form: WWLLDL

Source: sportsmole.co.uk

May the force be with Man Utd

What's the betting odd

Man utd fans counting 2 penalty kick they missed in premier league as 6 points.

I wish they will stop depending on penalties

man. U I know you guys are gon' make me proud

Okay

Rochdale win or draw..

2-0

Man u,lpool will loose

FT: Man Utd 7 vs 0 Rochdale.

Both team score

dominique:
Near-neighbours by geography only, Manchester United and Rochdale come from different footballing worlds but will be brought together by the EFL Cup on Wednesday in an unlikely meeting between giants and minnows.

The Dale's cosy home ground of Spotland has a capacity of just over 10,000, so the vast surroundings will have them dreaming of the upsets enjoyed by the likes of Middlesbrough and York City against United at Old Trafford over the years.

In the aftermath of the collapse of Bury and the near-demise of Bolton Wanderers, this is also a welcome money-spinner for one of Lancashire's smaller clubs, as well as a chance for United to test fringe players and target a second cup competition win this season.
Since winning the League Cup in 2017 with the help of two Zlatan Ibrahimovic goals against Southampton in the final, United have twice crashed out of the competition to Championship clubs.

Bristol City took the lead against them in the quarter-final at Ashton Gate two seasons ago, but the most dramatic twist came when Korey Smith scored in the 93rd minute to seal the upset following Ibrahimovic's second-half equaliser.

Under Jose Mourinho, United suffered an even more painful exit last season. After reserve goalkeeper Sergio Romero's second-half red card, Derby County would have won in normal time at Old Trafford but for Marouane Fellaini's 95th-minute equaliser.

The Rams were inspired by Liverpool loanee Harry Wilson - scorer of a long-range free-kick to make the score 1-1 - and secured an 8-7 win on penalties when Phil Jones provided the only miss of the shootout.

Two home matches in six days give United the chance to respond with a couple of wins following a flat performance in the 2-0 loss at West Ham United on Sunday.

The lacklustre defeat meant United had won just once in five Premier League matches, and they have not scored more than once in a game for six matches.

Manchester United form: DLDWWL
Rochdale form: WWLLDL

Source: sportsmole.co.uk

I am genuinely worried for this United side. Short on talent, tactics and ideas. These are not the best times for my darling club.

Davebio:
Man u,lpool will loose

Say it again without crying

If man u lose wetin concern lfc

Davebio:
Man u,lpool will loose

Carry your badluck comot for here. if anything happen to my bet9ja ticket u will held responsible.

I'm ready for the match tonight

JasonScoolari:
Prof. Olè Gunnar Osibanjo will dole out another 3 points TraderMoni to Rochdale FC....

He will be used and dump by the Board of Cabals.

Pfft! Haha....!

Simeony007:


Say it again without crying

If man u lose wetin concern lfc

ookk so u want man u to comot and u don't want ur team to go right see human being o.
Two of una dey go tomight

I really want Man United to go on a loosing streak so we can swiftly get out of this mystery..... If you know, you know � �

cenaman:
Carry your badluck comot for here. if anything happen to my bet9ja ticket u will held responsible.

Nothing shall happen if u believe and follow my opinion

Pogba will return back today... The team will change hopefully

Manchester united should comfortably thrash Rochdale..

I stake am o with Chelsea own o so we must win o

Another big team will clash out either united or liverpool

SHARE for Manchester United LIKE for Rochdale

Should i say my mind. Man united and L

Shina500:
I really want Man United to go on a loosing streak so we can swiftly get out of this mystery..... If you know, you know � �

Bad belle !