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Originally Posted by losangeles

This seems to be a trend in England these days... managers subtly taking the bite out of a fixture by "resting" players. I think it is nothing more than scared thinking, a bit cowardly. I was disappointed when we played the FA Cup match with Arsenal, because it seemed both teams were shying away a bit. Of course, who am I to question Sir Alex. I just hate managers downplaying games the fans are so pumped up for, especially big rivalry games.

We started with FLETCHER ! lol what is downplaying in there ? Get in !