League Cup Semi-Final

Manchester United 0:2 Manchester City

Old Trafford

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    I know it's bit kneejerk but with Henderson we look a bit shaky at the back.
     
    Adam-Utd said:
    We Haven’t seen it which is the main issue. They should be showing something like that instantly, instead we are all left wondering
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    They don’t show every incident to television viewers. It doesn’t mean they don’t check it. They wouldn’t show it if it’s obvious that nothing wrong happened. We don’t want to see every replay of something we think looked dodgy when it wasn’t.
     
    GMoore23 said:
    Bruno has been phenomenal for us since signing but his erratic passing was the reason there weren't a lot of top clubs in for him. I'd say he was even only around Ole's 3rd choice.
    He could never play for a manager like Pep.
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    Ffs.
     
    City are there for the taking, just need to be patient with that killer ball instead of trying it every time. I would switch Pogba and Rashford on the wings and encourage McT to get forward more.
     
    Who's Kissing Cameras? said:
    That Bruno pass at the end was horrific. Lazy and shit - the first i've ever seen from him.
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    He literally does it every game..
    Point with him is you accept the wayward passes because he just makes stuff happen.

    City got in behind us to easily at first but we've adjusted and are pretty solid. We've huffed and puffed trying to press but there's a lot of room for improvement there. Would day we had the best chance with Rashford's blocked shot.

    As an aside, do City not have a single striker in their fabled academy who can play as a 9?
     
    Chief123 said:
    They did check it. A lot of people have a misconception that VAR don’t check some incidents. They actually check every major incident but sometimes the check is quick enough that they don’t need to stop the game. It’s only when there’s doubt, that they hold the game up to make sure.
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    Fair enough.
     
    I think more than anything, we need Rashford and Pogba to drop in and help out when we're in the build up. Even if only once every few minutes, we need more bodies in midfield as we're not coping well with their press at all.

    No one really to single out for that performance, whole team has been up and down. Martial and Rashford have probably been our best players as they've been the only ones capble of getting the ball down and really facing up the City team.
     
    GMoore23 said:
    Bruno has been phenomenal for us since signing but his erratic passing was the reason there weren't a lot of top clubs in for him. I'd say he was even only around Ole's 3rd choice.
    He could never play for a manager like Pep.
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    Even for the match day this post is something :lol:
     
    Hellboy said:
    No he would not

    a lot of managers would not fancy a player who loses the ball 30 times per half
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    You ignoring the stats that matter, mate.

    1 goal or assist every game.

    There are few players who even come close to that sort of productivity.
     
    Chief123 said:
    They don’t show every incident to television viewers. It doesn’t mean they don’t check it. They wouldn’t show it if it’s obvious that nothing wrong happened. We don’t want to see every replay of something we think looked dodgy when it wasn’t.
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    They should when it’s something that close. The whole point of it being on tv is for the fans
     
    Chief123 said:
    They don’t show every incident to television viewers. It doesn’t mean they don’t check it. They wouldn’t show it if it’s obvious that nothing wrong happened. We don’t want to see every replay of something we think looked dodgy when it wasn’t.
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    You can bet if it was Maguire we’d be seeing a fair few replays of it.
     
    Summit said:
    Pogba frustrates the life out of me like no other player before him. He just seems to lose the ball everytime. So annoying.
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    He's done well overall. Bruno had a bit of a stinker though.

    Still in it though although that highline is killing my nerves.
     
    GMoore23 said:
    Bruno has been phenomenal for us since signing but his erratic passing was the reason there weren't a lot of top clubs in for him. I'd say he was even only around Ole's 3rd choice.
    He could never play for a manager like Pep.
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    You think top clubs wouldn’t want Fernandes right now? Clueless. Every team in the world would take him.
     
    bsCallout said:
    He has but I think it is a necessary gamble, he does well when he gets the ball further up the pitch.
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    I get it, but Sterling isn't tracking him when he gets forward and that is leaving Maguire to mark Sterling, which can be scary. I like Shaw getting forward, but he just needs to recognize sooner when we are going to lose the ball. Just needs anticipate more rather than being reactionary. Usually he is very good at this and I rate him highly. My guess is he will be different in the second half because they seem to be targeting that area...
     
    bsCallout said:
    Dont think it was tired or lazy, he was trying to be too clever with a fancy flick on. Like you say he should have took the touch and played it wide. Had his attempt worked it would have looked world class.
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    Didn't have much choice but a quick flick, as Rashford (or was it Martial?) would've moved into offside if he took a touch.
     
    I don't see what Mctominay is offering in this game. Let's see VDB there.
     
    bsCallout said:
    What a weird response to mention my username. You still in the playground? Too many stripes on your trainer, pal.

    Why would I change my username?
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    BS callout? What, you just go round replying to peoples posts you disagree with saying ‘bullshit’ or ‘nonsense’? Surprised that sort of bollocks is allowed on here
     
    Bein sports 2 coverage is so bad, is it Australian? Never seen it before.
     
    Fernandino now clear to foul as much as he likes since he's never getting a second yellow.
     
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Luke Shaw image Luke Shaw 26% of 212 votes

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136,44,27
  • Man Utd win
  • Man City win
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Detailed Results

  • 38% Man Utd 2:1 Man City
  • 10% Man Utd 1:2 Man City
  • 10% Man Utd 2:0 Man City
  • 9% Man Utd 1:1 Man City
  • 8% Man Utd 1:0 Man City
  • 7% Man Utd 3:1 Man City
  • 4% Man Utd 0:2 Man City
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  • 2% Man Utd 1:3 Man City
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  • 2% Man Utd 3:2 Man City
  • 1% Man Utd 3:0 Man City
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  • 0% Man Utd 0:1 Man City
  • 0% Man Utd 2:4 Man City
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Match Stats

  1. Man Utd
  2. Man City
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40% 60%
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11 12
Shots on Target
2 4
Corners
4 4
Fouls
9 6

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