Fantastic in that second half. Back to his best. If he can keep it up I really fancy our chances of the top 4.
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Grew into the game and was our most dangerous player. Hope that gives him a bit of confidence. If he had 2 proper midfielders behind him, he could really bring out his best
Very good second half, on the wing. As long as he's running at people, that's where he's at his best, midfield or as a winger, give him freedom and he'll produce.
Was great as a floating winger. Seemed to play wherever he wanted. Ran at players and caused problems. Won the penalty, got an assist, really should have scored. Decent.
He was a menace. Especially when wide in the 4-4-2.
Put in a shift too. Chasing down, shepherding out of goal-kick, and didn't shy away from putting himself about, including picking up a booking I couldn't be less arsed about.
Put in a shift too. Chasing down, shepherding out of goal-kick, and didn't shy away from putting himself about, including picking up a booking I couldn't be less arsed about.
Really did put a shift in taking players on, and bagged himself a few assists. Did he look like he doesn't want to be here tonight, guys??
Him and Januzaj the only good attacking players in the first half, while in the second he become really good, both attacking and defending wise. A huge difference is made when he can attack from a deep and has the freedom.
So long he decides to cross (brilliant crosser from open play) and not shoot, he should do really well.
So long he decides to cross (brilliant crosser from open play) and not shoot, he should do really well.
Just got to get used to the inconsistency. Fantastic in the second half, finally felt like we had a player of United standard and ilk on the pitch, running at pace at defenders on the counter, great to watch.
Definitely. The thing I was most annoyed with in the West Ham game was his lack of usual tenacity and determination, but that was definitely back tonight. Hopefully he'll go from strength to strength from here. His impact on the game was undeniable even if he blows very hot and cold.
So. Can we put this crap about him needing to play in central midfield to bed?
I think basically he just needs to play in a position where he isn't backed up against defenders and having to hold up or shield the ball too often. As long as he has space to turn and burst up the field terrorising defenders, that is all that matters.
Was awful in the first half, him, Januzaj, Rooney and the inept duo up front constantly losing the ball or having problems with completing 5 yard passes constantly put our 'defenders' under threat and if it wasn't Burnley we would've ended the first half with like 5 conceded. Didn't like his lack of effort in chasing his (Adnan's?) right back for the first goal as well.
He's done well in the second half though, two assists from today, needs to feck off with those silly long range shots though.
He's done well in the second half though, two assists from today, needs to feck off with those silly long range shots though.
Had a good game today, finally. Bit soon to say he turned the corner though.
Probably our best performer today, but didn't really have much competition, to be honest.
Thought he was much improved today. Looked dangerous driving forward with the ball, and will be a huge danger in games where we play a more a counter-attacking style.
Good performance today, and he keeps on getting assists when playing cm.
More of that please.
His passing accuracy is really awful. If we criticise anyone for giving the ball away too often it's him. He's still trying things too much but is getting better slowly. He was one of our better players though and I liked how he tracked back and won the ball at our corner in the second half..
Wasn't great, but showed very positive signs in the second half when played on the right wing. The way he countered was reminiscent of the way we used to play with wingers. Hope to see more of this.
As pish as he was in the first half, the 2nd half was great just for that feeling of watching him run at and commit the defenders. We found him on the counter and he ate up the pitch towards goal. Hopefully getting back to his best and after months of shunting him centrally and up front, please can we keep him wide.
Thought he was very good. The only one of your players who looked a threat going forward and he was your best outfield player by a mile.
Very good second half, much improved upon a pretty poor first. More of the same please.
This game showed as much as any how he needs space to run with the ball to be at his best and for us to play at a quick tempo and get the ball to him quickly. First half was still dangerous but second half was much better all around with Herrera on getting the ball to him in situations where the others would just pass it to the back 4.
Was impressed with his work rate in the 2nd half. Definitely a better performance. Nothing spectacular, but decent enough. Hope he can just keep improving now.
A real positive tonight, thought he was excellent in the 2nd half. Much more confident running with the ball and committing defenders which his how he won the penalty. Lovely assist for the second goal too.
If he can maintain this sort of form it would make such a difference to our play.
If he can maintain this sort of form it would make such a difference to our play.
Always looked to come centrally and as a result made things happen.*
*Based on the the second half, missed the first.
*Based on the the second half, missed the first.
That was a bit more like it.
More of the same please. Much better tonight but can still do more.
He certainly grew in confidence in the 2nd half and that was more like what we want to see from him. His dribbles and runs inside the box were something we missed from our players for a while.
I hope his teammates will take notes on how he attacked the box. Defenders will eventually bite if our players do that inside the box.
I hope his teammates will take notes on how he attacked the box. Defenders will eventually bite if our players do that inside the box.
I have said all season that he needs to play in a midfield three, but I am wondering whether that is actually an option at the minute. We do not have the players in front of him to create the space/make the runs which enabled him to be so good last season.
Considering form, etc. I would put him on the wing with Januzaj on the other and with Mata at CAM and Rooney up top. With Blind and Herrera in behind, we would probably see some very very good performances, especially from Di Maria, who will be less congested on the wing.
If we were to get some top wingers/wide forwards in the summer he can go back to CM, but at the minute both he and Rooney are wasted in the 442 diamond.
Considering form, etc. I would put him on the wing with Januzaj on the other and with Mata at CAM and Rooney up top. With Blind and Herrera in behind, we would probably see some very very good performances, especially from Di Maria, who will be less congested on the wing.
If we were to get some top wingers/wide forwards in the summer he can go back to CM, but at the minute both he and Rooney are wasted in the 442 diamond.
I'm excited every time he receives the ball. Yes he can be wasteful and hasn't reached the heights of his first few weeks but my god we would be so boring to watch if he wasn't here. Our games would probably be R-rated.
He was everywhere today, great effort from him.
R-Rated just means for adults, its not quality
R-Rated just means for adults, its not quality
I know what it means, it would be a harmful viewing for little souls
I see, those with a lily-livered disposition?I know what it means, it would be a harmful viewing for little souls
So no body language experts today who want to claim how he doesn't look happy and will be off in the summer? Good ... until of course he has a "difficult" game again, but at least until then I can enjoy this thread.
Only body language I saw from him was an ecstatic fist pump when he won the penalty like it was guaranteed United would score form it. Probably used to Ronaldo constantly scoring them back in Madrid
If you looked closely at his runs, he clearly leans slightly in the direction of Paris.
Looks like he enjoyed himself tonight, I thought he was unhappy?
Looks like he enjoyed himself tonight, I thought he was unhappy?
When he gets back to the hotel and his wife is Still bitching about the break in he may not enjoy that so much
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