Jonno
Full Member
Because i can see how he's holding us back. With our total control in midfield, a proper No.10 creates chances for the strikers and helps put the game to bed. With Lingard so anonymous as 10, all we can do is try to hold on until the end.
Who's saying he's our long term number 10? Pereira has been our number 10 for most of the season. Lingard came in because Pereira has been awful and it was a good refresh and we won the game. Lingard created a good shape for the counter attacking style we adopted and Rashford relished from it.
Nobody is saying Lingard is our long-term number 10, so relax. Enjoy the win.