Why are Chelsea play surrounding the ref
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Manchester United 2:1 Chelsea
Old Trafford
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Because playing him in front of Pogba and Matic against big does not workPogba is really cack. Doesn't seem to be bothered, needs some serious kick behind.
Matic passing is off today, so many mistakes..
Hopefully big improvement is coming in the second.That was a very concerning first halfOur inability to retain possession for a while, is arguably the biggest problem of this United team if you ask me.Still can't believe that we actually managed to score. Anyway, need to play much better. Want to see Alexis get more involved, and some pressing! Valencia and Young have both been terrible, so hope they come out and have a much better second half.
Happy for Lukaku to finally get that goal, hope it gives him more confidence now to get a second.We were far away the 2nd best team but got the goal. Hopefully 2nd half we can play better.
The odd goal.
Chelsea already surrounding the referee. Stay classy lads.
Not a classic. Nothing much has happened. Both teams scored decent goals from quick passing football.I can’t quite believe we are level.
This United team is in a seriously bad funk at the moment.Wow, Mourinho listened to the Caf? Martial on the left, both Sanchez and Lukaku on the "right" somewhat.
The player starting the counter should have been fouled when Pogba slipped.Rick Grimes kills things that move like our team, pedestrian half from both sides.Very flat performance. Look tired or not up for it. Mourinho needs to get them fired up.
Mate it’s just so ugly to watch and as you say such an obvious mismatch. From the moment Morata almost scored it’s been a nightmare for Smalling. Sh*t we need Bailly.Still wondering why Alexis didn't take it first time (outside of the right or lef foot)Why is it so quiet at OT nowadays?Not watching cos Feyenoord are playing too, how is it?That's 22 for Lukaku now right? Not a bad season at all from him so far.Pretty standard United fare so far, unfortunately.Damn.Is it too much to ask for attacking football?
Hardly much to be enthused about...Showing Chelsea far too much respect when they have the ball. We always have 6 players behind the ball too, need to do more we're playing at home and need the win badlyOne piece of good play gives us a chance, but for the majority it was crap and we are affording the Chelsea players far too much space.
This. He's offered exactly nothingIs it HT?Couple of things:
1) Why do we always get Atkinson as a ref for this fixture (he's been fine so far but there's always something waiting to go wrong with him)
2) We really lack width. Since Sanchez is playing central we need the full backs, but Young and Valencia don't offer much going forward anymore. Having a Kyle Walker on the right would make such a difference to us.M.E.N. half-time ratings.
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HT ratings
David de Gea
He is human. Beaten at near post for Willian’s goal. Punched turf in frustration. 4
Antonio Valencia
Crossing’s been off. Poor delivery opened door for Chelsea counter. 4
Chris Smalling
Threw a boot at countless balls into the box. Tried to stay calm. 5
Victor Lindelof
Early headed clearance calmed nerves but dragged out of position for goal. 4
Ashley Young
Tantalising duel with Moses. Put in some dangerous crosses. 5
Nemanja Matic
Tasked with marshalling Willian but sloppy in possession against his former club. 5
Scott McTominay
Chased shadows when it came to keeping an eye on Hazard. Caught for goal. 4
Paul Pogba
Quiet. Beaten in air by Moses for counter. 4
Anthony Martial
Grew into game on his favoured left-hand side and brilliant assist for goal. 7
Romelu Lukaku
Ended his top six hoodoo with composed finish. Great strength. 7
Alexis Sanchez
Fluffed his earlier chance but key role for Lukaku’s goal. 6Alright half, but not creating much. 1-1 I guess is a fair result so far. Hope we can improve and get 3 points, but it doesn't feel very likely.Lindelof has played really well so far.Damn.Good result for us at HT after not really showing up there. Need to massively step it up because we need this win to regain some confidence and momentum, not to even mention the points.
No mate, just our regular game plan of soaking then counter-attack. At OT...
Just maddening to watch.Our fans are unbelievably quiet. Young and Valencia both are shit and been for a while now.
At home against Newcastle in November last year. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come for the second half.
Apparently yes.I don’t understand Rom’s goal celebrations. I thought it had been ruled out.
Rude.Not sure I can watch our remaining league games this season.- Status
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Score Predictions
265,96,127
- Man Utd win
- Chelsea win
- Draw
Detailed Results
- 21% Man Utd 1:0 Chelsea
- 14% Man Utd 1:1 Chelsea
- 13% Man Utd 2:1 Chelsea
- 13% Man Utd 2:0 Chelsea
- 12% Man Utd 0:0 Chelsea
- 7% Man Utd 0:2 Chelsea
- 5% Man Utd 1:2 Chelsea
- 5% Man Utd 0:1 Chelsea
- 2% Man Utd 3:1 Chelsea
- 2% Man Utd 3:0 Chelsea
- 2% Man Utd 4:0 Chelsea
- 1% Man Utd 1:3 Chelsea
- 1% Man Utd 0:3 Chelsea
- 1% Man Utd 5:0 Chelsea
- 1% Man Utd 0:4 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 1:4 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 0:5 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 4:1 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 4:2 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 2:2 Chelsea
- 0% Man Utd 3:2 Chelsea
Match Stats
- Man Utd
- Chelsea
- Possession
- 44% 56%
- Shots
- 10 14
- Shots on Target
- 5 7
- Corners
- 3 4
- Fouls
- 13 12
Referee
Martin Atkinson
Man Utd Lineup
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replaced by Jesse Lingard
