Really missing Welbeck today to be fair.
Manchester United vs Liverpool
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) are here to discuss three 1-1 draws.
The first got us knocked out of the FA Cup, the next puts us in a good position in our Round of 16 Europa League game, and the latest was an actual decent performance against Arsenal at Old Trafford.
All hopes for the season now rest on the Europa League - does Amorim have the squad to win it?
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Needs service? He couldn't even do a simple tap in before we conceded the peno. That would have made a huge difference. FFS the team should not be so nervous
His switching is the only thing that's creating space and allowed Young to get some crosses in that should of been attacked..
Us playing so badly may be a good thing. It just reminds Van Gaal that this team really does needs strengthening and that he shouldn't be happy with what he's got.
This first half reminds me of some past games against Liverpool which we lost, including those last season. They score an early goal, and then we attack but most of the time look toothless
I don't think anyone is happy with that half but some of the comments in here have been ridiculous. To be fair that's just the way in match day threads.
The nerves are showing a bit in this game. Sterling is a real threat for them, Jones giving another penalty away. Fletcher is so average it's worrying, we need a proper midfielder to accompany Herrera. It's only pre season but it's an interesting display tactically. Hernandez is rubbish at link up play, really breaks momentum in our play. Young has been good on this tour. LVG won't be happy with the defense, time to break the bank for Hummels. Still early but we need to test Mignolet. Wonder if they will release another book if they win this trophy
We look much shakier at the back with Smalling as the middle of the three than with Jones.
Young has been excellent again and has saved his Utd career.
Herrera needs to stop jumping into tackles.
Hernandez is finished at United.
Young has been excellent again and has saved his Utd career.
Herrera needs to stop jumping into tackles.
Hernandez is finished at United.
At the back De Gea has been good, Smalling has been OK but Evans and Jones rubbish.
Young has been good although I prefer him on the left - his crossing has been good though. Shaw has done well since coming on.
Herrera has looked tidy but if this was the PL would have been booked by now, needs to be a bit careful.
Fletcher has been our worst player. Poor passing and control, has stopped playing it forward.
Mata has again looked tidy but the attack hasn't really clicked - Welbeck is needed and maybe Kagawa as well. Rooney needs to learn to pass to someone other than whoever is the RWB/Winger, Hernandez has been poor, his decision making especially.
Young has been good although I prefer him on the left - his crossing has been good though. Shaw has done well since coming on.
Herrera has looked tidy but if this was the PL would have been booked by now, needs to be a bit careful.
Fletcher has been our worst player. Poor passing and control, has stopped playing it forward.
Mata has again looked tidy but the attack hasn't really clicked - Welbeck is needed and maybe Kagawa as well. Rooney needs to learn to pass to someone other than whoever is the RWB/Winger, Hernandez has been poor, his decision making especially.
A frustrating half, defence wise we're all over the shop when pressurised and nothing of note being contributed by our central 3.Hopefully LVG can change things about for this second half.
This is about right. A fair bit of overreaction in here.
Part of this is Fletcher having a nad game and part of it is the lack of movement off the ball. Its not just Fletcher struggling to find the next pass, a number of players are having trouble seeing any options because so many of the team are static.
I think we have to manage him ike Rio if we use him..he's obviously waling dead.
Smalling in the middle really is a recipe for disaster.
You lot are cracking me up…so we need a LB a RB, two CH's, a MF and another forward?
Jesus…you were the same guys saying Moyes had inherited a great squad…now you want them all transferred because of a poor 20 mins in a pre-season friendly.
Hilarious!
Jesus…you were the same guys saying Moyes had inherited a great squad…now you want them all transferred because of a poor 20 mins in a pre-season friendly.
Hilarious!
Re Hernandez: Inzaghi made a career out of poaching.
Could do with some pace tbh
Sterling would have still gotten on the end of it hadn't Jones swiped him out. Stonewall penalty imo.
Theres no need in getting carried away, Hernandez should have scored after 5 min and it would be a different story perhaps.
What concerns me slightly, is how close this is to our best starting 11 - missing only Carrick and RvP probably. The lack of pace in the front three today is fairly evident, although completely unsurprising. RvP will hardly improve upon that situation either.
What concerns me slightly, is how close this is to our best starting 11 - missing only Carrick and RvP probably. The lack of pace in the front three today is fairly evident, although completely unsurprising. RvP will hardly improve upon that situation either.
Regardless you have to consider the recklessness and rash nature of the tackle. Absolutely horrendous decision
Just what we need in the midfield if you ask me.
He'll get used to the pace of prem football in time I'm sure, He was lucky he didn't give away another penalty though.
You're not liking the DJ we've brought out?
this
You have an awful, awful username.
And 45 minutes isnt going to make Van Gaal panic buy.
I'm watching the game from a German stream, at least I watched it from an angle where I could see that it was not a penalty at all. Did you watch the incidence from behind?
Very poor first half. Liverpool look sharper and more composed. Fletcher is being found out and the back line looks shaky almost Moyes era esque. Young is playing much deeper on the right and hernandez is not a great partner for Rooney.
I think we'll loose, Cleverley won't do much better against their midfield.
I think we'll loose, Cleverley won't do much better against their midfield.
I agree totally, Welbeck's movement and dropping deep to allow space in behind him really helps massively. Not to mention his pace on the ball and his surprisingly good passing range.
What's wrong with the Username, lad?
Why Kagawa up front, we need PACE up there.
That was a mistake on LvG and United's part, I feel. I mean we pulled the same shit last season and look how that turned out! It doesn't take a genius either to tell who the deadwood and weaknesses are in this squad.
what are they doing, bloody AmericansHe's very quick on his feet and, despite only being 19, shows that he's not just a boneheaded, raw athlete but actually understands how the game works. The fact that he's a scouser doesn't change that.
My stream just died I need a new one badly, anyone please?
This is a great test. First time under LVG we fight from a 1-0 behind. Lets see how we play under pressure.
Best test so far for us and sadly we missed to perform so far
My god its turned into a Pink Floyd concert.
Says a lot when your team misses Danny Welbeck, with his first touch to stay alive for.
Also, Phil Jones is gash.
Also, Phil Jones is gash.
He got the ball, how can it possibly be a penalty?
Same as last season. No midfield at all. Fletcher has been shite. Evans is shitting himself and Jones is a headless chicken. Chic isn't good enough either. Blow it up Van Gaal!!
Calm down cnutos. It's a friendly game being played at a snail's pace. There isn't much happening.
Me too. A few too many fouls I suppose, but his distribution has been very good imo. One of our standouts.
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