The old Man Utd Thread

[Gabzy]

EXCELLENT first half. Jesus. More of the same, please!

 

Except Sanchez. He’s still giving the ball away constantly 

[Nicky]

get out tbb

[Seanfl9]

Just now, Gabzy said:

EXCELLENT first half. Jesus. More of the same, please!

 

Except Sanchez. He’s still giving the ball away constantly 

Yeah, Sanchez looks lost again really. Such a shame because if hes anywhere near as influential as he was for Arsenal, the attack would be outstanding! 

[Gabzy]

4 minutes ago, Seanfl9 said:

Yeah, Sanchez looks lost again really. Such a shame because if hes anywhere near as influential as he was for Arsenal, the attack would be outstanding! 

 

There’s no doubting his quality, he just needs time. Mourinho’s even said he expects to see the best of him next season. But right now.. I’d stick Ligard on.

[feltmonkey]

He did set up the Mata chance. Even at Arsenal, he has always given the ball away constantly. He just combined that with a steady stream of 20-yard belters. We just need one of them from him in the second half.

[5R7]

18 minutes ago, Gabzy said:

I can’t quite believe... how good we’ve been this half. Like, wtf?! We’re actually playing football, looking confident and defending well!

i know, where has this been all season!

[Bleeders]

Best half of football from us for a long time. Keep it going in the second half, maybe nick another goal.

[feltmonkey]

Mourinho deserves a lot of credit for that first half performance. It's no coincidence that both goals have come from Lukaku putting himself up against Lovren. We've also overloaded the left wing to put pressure on Alexander-Arnold, who doesn't look up to the job.

[5R7]

and now we are just sitting back...ffs

[feltmonkey]

That handball shout definitely falls into the category of "I've seen them given."

[feltmonkey]

Young has been absolutely fantastic so far.

[5R7]

Sanchez needs to get off the pitch, lingard wouldd be far more useful at this point!

 

and its fair to say Bailey being back is REALLY helping! i dont think lindelof is good enough, but, i would like to see him in midfield, as he is good on the ball and can pass!

[Gabzy]

4 minutes ago, feltmonkey said:

That handball shout definitely falls into the category of "I've seen them given."

 

Nah, c’mon, ball was fired into him. The other one is more of a shout.

[Gabzy]

We need to take Sanchez off, he’s offering nothing today.

[5R7]

we'll lose this now

[feltmonkey]

Jammy bastards.

[Gabzy]

OG and now he’s injured. He’s aways fucking injured!

[feltmonkey]

Bailly's managed to injure himself as well. This is nailed on for a draw or Liverpool win now.

[feltmonkey]

Fellaini on. Uh-oh.

[5R7]

what the fuck!?! rashford off!? not fucking sanchez!? jesuses fucking christ

 

rashford has been tracking back all game, and sanchez wont.

[feltmonkey]

Yeah, it's a weird one.

 

There's definitely another goal in this. We need to make sure it's ours. Lukaku is going to be key - he'll be our outlet. We'll need him to get the ball down and run it up the pitch.

[feltmonkey]

What was that delay all about? Was Lovren even booked for those two reckless tackles on Fellaini?

[Gabzy]

2 minutes ago, feltmonkey said:

What was that delay all about? Was Lovren even booked for those two reckless tackles on Fellaini?

 

Exactly. Seemed like he didn’t.

[feltmonkey]

Klopp somehow made the ref forget by charging around acting like a lunatic.

[Gabzy]

McTominay  he looks so mature and level-headed.

[feltmonkey]

Spork's in the Liverpool thread, stiring up trouble like Fellaini in a crowded penalty area.

[spork]

2 minutes ago, feltmonkey said:

Spork's in the Liverpool thread, stiring up trouble like Fellaini in a crowded penalty area.

 

[spork]

Mctominay running the midfield and Salah zipped up in Young's pocket. Not bad! 

[feltmonkey]

That is a very satisfying win.

 

Deserved too. Liverpool had a lot of possession in the second half, and it was tense, but our defence were always in control. The only thing that gave Liverpool hope was a bizarre own goal. They didn't really create anything else.

 

Our defence and midfield were superb, particularly Ashley Young, who was surely man of the match. Sanchez improved dramatically after Rashford went off, strangely. His play as an outlet ball in the second half was great - clever and committed.

 

It's such a handy win in the context of the league table, as well. I said a few weeks ago before the Chelsea game that we were in a fight for fourth without realising it, but three hard-fought victories later and we're back as favorites for second.

[Guest]

LFC owe me a load of money by making me think they were any good!

Rather have the Utd victory though