The old Man Utd Thread

[5R7]

city have smashed Chelsea that bad, we now have a  better goal difference than chelsea and arsenal...0_o

[Guest]

Big game for us against Chelsea coming up. Although if they play like they did today we'll be fine. 

[feltmonkey]

2 minutes ago, tbb said:

Big game for us against Chelsea coming up. Although if they play like they did today we'll be fine. 

 

Have someone man mark Jorginho (Lingard is probably the best man for the job) and we'll most likely win. 

[Liamness]

Yeah I was just thinking exactly that - get Lingard on wind up duty. Unless Sarri has gone by then, or has somehow become less stubborn and decides to move Kante alongside him, that will still be the way to beat this Chelsea side.

 

30 minutes ago, 5R7 said:

city have smashed Chelsea that bad, we now have a  better goal difference than chelsea and arsenal...0_o

 

Arsenal have actually gone up a place today without even playing. I can't imagine that happens very often.

[Stagger Lee]

This is the second time it's happened to us this season. Both times down to Chelsea results.

[JPL]

Who’s excited for tonight then? If you’d have asked me when we were drawn against PSG, I’d have said we’d defintely be going out, but now, especially with their injuries, I think we’re in with a good shout. Funny that, when the only thing that’s changed at the club is that toxic twat of a manager we had, isn’t it?

[Gabzy]

I’m so nervous but also very, very excited. This could really cement our turnaround if we get a good win. Let’s see!

[Mr Do 71]

Can't wait.

[Seanfl9]

Gotta take a win to Paris imo. I think it'll be a right tough scrap, even with their free-scoring duo missing. I'm saying 2-1.

[Baring]

Winning mentality counts for so much. Draw.

[5R7]

lineup, strong.

 

[feltmonkey]

One criticism that was often made of Mourinho was that he didn't know his best team. Ole clearly does know his. I love that the aforementioned best team includes Martial, Rashford, and Lingard. 

[Liamness]

Yeah that's the obvious first choice team now, only slight question at this point is who to pair with Lindelof. Bailly can look imperious one minute and then do something really daft the next. Smalling has been good recently, surprised he didn't get the nod tbh.

[Gabzy]

Bailly is always odds on to get sent off, that's my main worry. He can be very reckless.

[feltmonkey]

Good game so far. I don't think Martial has touched the ball yet though. 

[feltmonkey]

I reckon Tuchal's coat is a size too small. Looks weird around the arms. 

[Nicky]

both teams look scared. lack of composure and concentration

[Liamness]

Agreed. Loads and loads of yellows. Passing out has become a bit loose from our lot. Still, we can clearly hurt them, they are leaving gaps on the break.

[JPL]

Martial has been poor so far.

[Nicky]

pogba has done nowt so far. all over the place

[Gabzy]

Biggest anti climax ever so far. We really need to up the tempo.

[feltmonkey]

Young is going to get sent off here, via VAR. 

 

Edit - nope. Phew. 

[feltmonkey]

5 minutes ago, Nicky said:

pogba has done nowt so far. all over the place

 

Arguably his run down the right was our best attack, although the cross was too close to Buffon. 

 

Both teams are just not getting the final ball right. Lots of rushed, sloppy passes in the last third. 

[5R7]

nooo not lingard!

[Liamness]

Yeah, he's been great. Must be pretty serious to take him off with the ref about to blow?

[feltmonkey]

That's a blow. I wouldn't be surprised if Martial didn't come out for the second half either. 

 

Time for Sanchez to come good. 

 

We're always saying that, but he never does. 

[Nicky]

just tell him hes playing arsenal

[5R7]

well, mata on as well

[feltmonkey]

The ref absolutely bottled that. It should have been a foul and a second yellow card. 

[feltmonkey]

And the same guy scores.