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2014-15 Performances

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6.4 Season Average Rating
Appearances
31
Goals
8
Assists
5
Yellow cards
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Borys said:
I would like to hear (from someone who watches EPL a lot) who are the best midfielders in the league right now. Unfortunately I watch only United this season.
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Depends on what kind of midfielder you are looking for. Cazorla although more of an offensive one is a good call as he spent most of his season as no8, doing surprisingly well in defending, playmaking from deeper role. Schneiderlin has done reasonably well too but his contribution is rather defensive, he and Waynama is the reason why they conceded as few as 22 goals. Matic and Fabregas were the best midfielders in the first half of the season but they faded a little, they were palying all the time 4 competitions, Fabregas creativity-wise(4+22 in all comps) and Matic breaking the play, similar to Schneiderlin. But their team was working really well all season.

Checked on Ramsey too, at first I though that he spent most of the year injured but he has 8+7 in 32 games which is great numbers even not as good as last season. If there is an all-round player similar to Herrera I'd say it's him from the lot. The rest is either too offensive or too defensive or they didn't make my list because they didn't perform this season. Well Henderson had a good season too but he's cnut and got battered at Anfield.

I'd say Herrera is the best all-round midfielder in the league but he didn't play enough games. And played in completely new and forming team who struggle to get going for the most time of the season..

Can't wait to see him next full season, what he can do in better playing team, hope he can stay prolific - it's a pleasant surprise for me, never thought he has so many goals in him..
 
m1y2 said:
Can't wait to see him next full season, what he can do in better playing team, hope he can stay prolific - it's a pleasant surprise for me, never thought he has so many goals in him..
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Surprised us all. He scored 7 league goals in 94 league games for Bilbao, he's already got 5 for us in 19 matches in the Premier League. When you take into account he's made a transition to a new country and not always been in favour during what is his first season, his development purely goal scoring wise has been terrific.
 
Well done to LVG as well, for moulding him into his philosophy.

When a player is not in the starting eleven every week it doesn't mean they are sat at home playing on the Xbox 24/7!

LVG will have been coaching him everyday and now it appears to have clicked and everyone is happy.
 
Will Absolute said:
In the bad times (a couple of months ago) I opined that he and Mata were too lightweight for us.

Not much sign of that now. When quality football is played, with quick, accurate passing, good movement and plenty of options, size matters a lot less.
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Scholes was never heavy weight... Quality is used when you have it, buff and strength when you haven't...
 
m1y2 said:
Depends on what kind of midfielder you are looking for. Cazorla although more of an offensive one is a good call as he spent most of his season as no8, doing surprisingly well in defending, playmaking from deeper role. Schneiderlin has done reasonably well too but his contribution is rather defensive, he and Waynama is the reason why they conceded as few as 22 goals. Matic and Fabregas were the best midfielders in the first half of the season but they faded a little, they were palying all the time 4 competitions, Fabregas creativity-wise(4+22 in all comps) and Matic breaking the play, similar to Schneiderlin. But their team was working really well all season.

Checked on Ramsey too, at first I though that he spent most of the year injured but he has 8+7 in 32 games which is great numbers even not as good as last season. If there is an all-round player similar to Herrera I'd say it's him from the lot. The rest is either too offensive or too defensive or they didn't make my list because they didn't perform this season. Well Henderson had a good season too but he's cnut and got battered at Anfield.

I'd say Herrera is the best all-round midfielder in the league but he didn't play enough games. And played in completely new and forming team who struggle to get going for the most time of the season..

Can't wait to see him next full season, what he can do in better playing team, hope he can stay prolific - it's a pleasant surprise for me, never thought he has so many goals in him..
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I see what you're getting at but I think it's outrageous to suggest that Fabregas isn't the best midfielder in the league by a country mile this year. 22 assists as a no.8.
 
In an exclusive interview with United Review, the official matchday programme, the 25-year-old midfield all-rounder made it clear that he is very content at Old Trafford.

"I’m very happy," he enthused. "Even when I was not playing, I was also happy. I am at Manchester United. I feel really lucky to be here. The manager has to decide who is playing or not but we have to respect always the decision he makes. The manager wants the best for the team, the best for us and we have to follow him always.

"When I signed for Manchester United, I was thinking of players like Michael Carrick, Wayne Rooney, Antonio Valencia, Rafael da Silva and, although he is not here now, Darren Fletcher. These are people who have been playing for a long time for United. It’s my dream to be here for a long time because I am in the right team, in the right league and in the right country. I feel very happy and I want to stay at the club for many years to come."

Herrera believes he has handled the change from performing in La Liga to competing in the Barclays Premier League as his first-class displays have illustrated. "I feel I quickly adapted to this league and this country because I am so comfortable here," he added. "I think [we at] Manchester United are always helping each other to adapt and to feel like we’re at home. I feel really good at United and I hope to stay here for a long time."
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http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-F...ster-united-and-wants-to-stay-many-years.aspx
 
DomesticTadpole said:
Any chance of a translation as google wouldn't do it for me?
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There's not really any new information. Just a good overview of how well he has done lately, and I was impressed that a top Spanish newspaper was picking up on it.
Describes him as Moyes' planned cure to the anemia that United's midfield has suffered since Scholes left, but a year too late.
 
charleysurf said:
There's not really any new information. Just a good overview of how well he has done lately, and I was impressed that a top Spanish newspaper was picking up on it.
Describes him as Moyes' planned cure to the anemia that United's midfield has suffered since Scholes left, but a year too late.
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At least he has the humility to realise he would have to adapt his game. There are plenty of big heads out there who would think they know better than the manager. The same with Mata he has had to adapt. That is why I am beginning to respect LvG, that he can get players to do this. Jose just gets rid. To me that actually makes LvG a better coach. LvG does get rid of players, but he also sees talent and will spend the time bringing it to it true fruition.
 
DomesticTadpole said:
At least he has the humility to realise he would have to adapt his game. There are plenty of big heads out there who would think they know better than the manager. The same with Mata he has had to adapt. That is why I am beginning to respect LvG, that he can get players to do this. Jose just gets rid. To me that actually makes LvG a better coach. LvG does get rid of players, but he also sees talent and will spend the time bringing it to it true fruition.
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yeah, the impression you get is that VG will try to give everyone a chance unless he judges you are a complete lost cause. Except for the possible exception of RVP, he doesn't seem to play (undeserved) favourites. If you're not starting now it doesn't mean you won't be starting soon. And if you're starting now, it doesn't mean it will always be the case.
I like that he really uses the squad. I guess it can hurt as regards inconsistency in the defence, but at least you've got plenty of options late in the season when it all really matters.
 
TwoSheds said:
I see what you're getting at but I think it's outrageous to suggest that Fabregas isn't the best midfielder in the league by a country mile this year. 22 assists as a no.8.
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I agree, but there might be certain situations where you might prefer someone who defends better than he has. In most cases you'd find a place for Fabregas in your team, because he's worth sacrificing a striker
 
TwoSheds said:
I see what you're getting at but I think it's outrageous to suggest that Fabregas isn't the best midfielder in the league by a country mile this year. 22 assists as a no.8.
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Fabregas deserves the prize that's for sure but I think that Herrera is more useful player and best all-rounder in the league..
 
m1y2 said:
Fabregas deserves the prize that's for sure but I think that Herrera is more useful player and best all-rounder in the league..
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Fabregas is an assist machine, but Ander gives you goals as well as assists and can also break up play. His long range passing is getting better as well. Fabregas seems to go off the boil towards the end of seasons, if you are playing for a contending club, it isn't the best time to be doing that.
 
Do people seriously think fabregas can't defend? He's as good as Herrera at it.
 
I knew once he got a run in the team he'd prove his worth. Can't make my mind up who's been the best signing out of him and Blind. I saw on the transfer forum someone was prepared to sell him in order to buy Verrati I think we would be crazy to do that.
 
Acole9 said:
I knew once he got a run in the team he'd prove his worth. Can't make my mind up who's been the best signing out of him and Blind. I saw on the transfer forum someone was prepared to sell him in order to buy Verrati I think we would be crazy to do that.
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why sell him to get Verratti? People are weird sometimes. We could use both. I dont think PSG would sell him, so there is no point in doing that.
 
izec said:
why sell him to get Verratti? People are weird sometimes. We could use both. I dont think PSG would sell him, so there is no point in doing that.
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No idea, to be fair it was posted before the Villa game so they're probably not thinking that now.
 
TwoSheds said:
Do people seriously think fabregas can't defend? He's as good as Herrera at it.
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Fabregas has nothing to prove. His level in my opinion has been up there with Xavi and Iniesta. In fact I think it was a crying shame he wasn't in the Spain side more often. At his best, I don't think there is anyone better. I have to say though his team mate Eden Hazard ain't half bad and looks a future Ballon d'or winner to me.
 
To think that when I suggested Herrera-Martinez as our future CM I was shunned away because Herrera would never come to Manchester and Cleverley/Ando will be better then him.
 
devilish said:
To think that when I suggested Herrera-Martinez as our future CM I was shunned away because Herrera would never come to Manchester and Cleverley/Ando will be better then him.
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If you can Martinez here, you'll have cracked it. I wish we could and he was fit.
 
JPRouve said:
You mean throughout is career or on his good days ?
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I meant at his peak at the time when he first went to Barca. At that time, I remember thinking I'd have him in the team ahead of Xavi! I felt he was a special hybrid of Premiership and tika taka. The direct style he brought. I remember watching him for Spain, and he just seemed to be all about that assist and end product. Him being in the side provided a goal threat.
 
RedFish said:
I meant at his peak at the time when he first went to Barca. At that time, I remember thinking I'd have him in the team ahead of Xavi! I felt he was a special hybrid of Premiership and tika taka. The direct style he brought. I remember watching him for Spain, and he just seemed to be all about that assist and end product, something Spain did not have without him.
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At that time he wasn't better or as good as Xavi and Iniesta, and he never managed to adapt to his teammates with Spain or Barcelona. In a more direct team he is great but he doesn't seem to be a versatile midfielder he has one style, one tempo he is comfortable in, and that's it.
Now when the team strategy suits him he is great, but he is not even close from Xavi and Iniesta.

Edit: And like Herrera there isn't any tiki taka in Fabregas, that's why Herrera doesn't have any selections, he is rated in Spain but didn't suit the rest of the team, until now.
 
devilish said:
To think that when I suggested Herrera-Martinez as our future CM I was shunned away because Herrera would never come to Manchester and Cleverley/Ando will be better then him.
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There's still time, we have a buy back clause for Ando and Cleverley is just on loan to regain confidence.
 
RedFish said:
Fabregas has nothing to prove. His level in my opinion has been up there with Xavi and Iniesta. In fact I think it was a crying shame he wasn't in the Spain side more often. At his best, I don't think there is anyone better.
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Nowhere near, he was world class at arsenal without a doubt but still not on the level of Xavi and iniesta, part of the reason why he failed at barca. He wasn't in the Spain side because he just wasn't good enough basically.
 
bosnian_red said:
Nowhere near, he was world class at arsenal without a doubt but still not on the level of Xavi and iniesta, part of the reason why he failed at barca. He wasn't in the Spain side because he just wasn't good enough basically.
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Not disputing the class of Xavi or Iniesta, the latter being one of my favourite players of all time. I just felt that even accounting for all the talents of the Spain side of the last 10 years, Fabregas still, offered something different. He was, under used in my opinion..
 
carlosp said:
Weird, I had no issues.

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Not a great translation though.
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My favorite bits...

It has long-since Paul Scholes does not come out of a hat
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Since Ander Herrera became hollow, United have gained weight.
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From the balcony, Herrera launches the trident Van Gaal has placed behind Rooney
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The Bilbao midfielder popped the latch Aston Villa coming from behind to control and finish a shipment of Blind
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Just realised he's been involved in less premier league games than Falcao has this season (1 less sub, same starts). Crazy
 
http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/social/picture-man-united-supporting-girl-ander-herrera-viral/

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