Young was very good for us in his first season, scoring from free kicks and whipping in dangerous crosses that were difficult to clear from the box. If his wages weren't so high (probably further inflated from that spell with England) he would probably be getting calls from several mid table clubs.
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This being the salient point.
Yeah, absolutely. I was convinced, at the time, that he would be a absolute cracking squad player for us.
Arsenal 1:2 Man Utd
Has played well today.
Ashley young on fire today...
Brilliant this game.
Very good today.
His performance deserves credit.
He did really well today. Great headed clearance and he put in the ball which led to the first goal.
Like above, very good display.
I'd have him just behind De Gea and Smalling as contenders for man of the match. Really unlucky to get taken off for tactical changes because he coped well defensively and attacked very well down the left. And the first goal came from his play
Surprisingly very good.
Very good performance, there was a great header at one point that Vida would've been proud of.
Was he injured at the end?
Was he injured at the end?
He was very good, fair fecks.
Very good performance by him, credit where it's due, great he's back from injury and let's hope that lasts
So impressed by him today. We had a lot of problems down that side before he came on.
He should be the first choice back up for both the LB and RB positions. Miles better than Valencia.
Aye, good game from Ashley today. I was mostly impressed by his tactical neatness, every time one of Arsenal's wingers tried to pass and turn around him, he followed him every single time, like a dog if you will. Seemed to be one that took care of sorting our defence out positionally at times as well.
Was pretty good today. Had the beating of Chambers once or twice. Pretty solid defensively. Not bad at all...
When Shaw got his knock, often you see that as being a sign it's not your day but he slotted in nicely.
Yeah his defensive positioning was decent. Valencia on the other hand is absolutely woeful at it. Seems to tuck in too much for some reason and leaves huge gaps on the right. Valencia is adequate on 1 on 1s and duelling with wingers though.
Did well, some decent driving runs and got to grips with The Ox after an early scare.
Looks like he really wants to stay at the club, a shame he cant perform like this week in week out.
Good game from him and a welcome surprise. I feared the worst when Shaw come off but he didn't let us down. He was defensively responsible but did help us carry a threat on the counter attack. There is a route back into the team for him if he's up to the task.
Had a decent game when he came on to be fair. What was the reason behind him being substituted? Tactical or tiredness?
Not fit to play the whole 90 minutes it seems but we may not have a bigger choice anyway in close future.
I like this lad just because he wants to be here. Well done today Ash. We needed you.
He did well, not sure why he came off unless he was injured, good to see him actually taking people on. He has ability, never going to be a world beater but he is a lot better than he has shown in the last couple of years.
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Van Gaal explained post-match that Young wasn't fit enough to play 90 minutes. I guess he didn't want to risk it, with the injuries we had and all.
Good that he and Tony had a good game.
Fair enough jut thought it was a shame he didn't get to finish the game but last thing we need is another injury. him and Valencia both did very well and worked very hard, and considering they were both out of position was good to see.
Fletch calling Young a diver 
Fletch calling Young a diver
#BANTZ #topLAD
I was pleased with him today, wouldn't mind him starting against Hull.
Oh my goodness Ander is so adorable.
Hahahaha at least he took it well 
Comes across quite well when he speaks I think. Good performance too.
HAh in the BBC interview LVG calls him "our friend Ashley Young"..Credit to him. Came into the side after a long lay off and while we were under the cosh in that 3-5-2 and settled things down excellently on his side. Confident on the ball to make a run at their full back when needed and disciplined to keep Arsenal in check. Chambers influence in our half quickly diminished when he came on. When he's in his winger role one of my biggest criticisms is he doesn't go attack with the ball down the line so he gets predictable but at least two occasions he did a Montero on Chambers in the second half. I think against teams that open themselves up for the counter he's is a dangerous player to have as he is technically sound. It's when teams drop deep to defend he ends up looking an athlete only and not a footballer.
I wouldn't be worried at all if Young had to start a lot more games at full back this season. I do believe Van Gaal rates him, as I always have. When he's working in a defined system with a clear role I think he will shine.
Same. Having Young back is going to be a real boon. I really feel he is our most under appreciated player.
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