Young's free kick is clearly better than both IMO. At first i thought the same, because the camera angle was really poor on tv. But when they showed the shot from a camera facing the goal it was exactly like one of Beckham's goals from the 2000s.
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Young's free kick is clearly better than both IMO. At first i thought the same, because the camera angle was really poor on tv. But when they showed the shot from a camera facing the goal it was exactly like one of Beckham's goals from the 2000s.
Young. Valencia might be better defensively vs certain sides, but Youngs crossing is lightyears ahead of Valencia atm.
Yeah, the trajectory was outrageous. Especially the dip he got on the ball. Reminded me of the way Payet was scoring them for West Ham.
Valencia. Young's become a very reliable jack of all trades, and is currently in a purple patch where he's doing a lot more than that too. But Valencia's been a pillar of this side ever since Mourinho arrived (and for a while before that too). 7+ performances every week without fail for two seasons.
Jose spots them too. That’s why he is so hard on the likes of Shaw
Some fans would do well to remember that because mental toughness is arguably more important than talent.
I agree. Amazing period for him. Well done Ash!
This is Aston Villa Ashley Young. This is the Ashley Young SAF had a hard on for. Long may that continue.
2 smashing goals. Why doesnt he takes more free kicks?
Compare his contribution going forward with Valencia, then just imagine how two WC fullbacks would improve us.
there are few better sights in the game than a freekick struck so sweetly that the player is peeling away in celebration before it hits the net.
very similar to the payet one against us a couple of seasons back
his first was a belter too, caught it perfectly.
he's been excellent the past few games, fair play to him
very similar to the payet one against us a couple of seasons back
his first was a belter too, caught it perfectly.
he's been excellent the past few games, fair play to him
Love it how he begins his run to celebrate when the ball is still in the air. He just knew it's going in the moment his foot touched the ball.
Needs similar performances in next two games.
He won't score anytime sooner, but he will give us width, which is an improvement.
He did the same thing when he scored those belters against Arsenal in the 8-2 as far as I remember.
The fact he played wingback made a big difference for us especially his first goal that wouldn't be done if he played at fullback. Beauty of the 352 definitely is how much space the wing backs get.
Aye, that deserves more love. There's something so aesthetically pleasing about a long range shot that rips along so close to the ground, without quite touching it. In fact, it was ever so slightly rising when it hit the net. You really need to lambast a football to make it do that. Truly a thing of beauty.
Seems in great physical shape considering he is getting on a bit. I can see him playing for a fair few years yet. He has lost a bit of pace, but not so much that it hinders his play.
I still think the fact he runs around like quasimodo on coke is hilarious.
Surely Young should be getting into the England World Cup squad? Having a great season with one of the top clubs in Europe and can cover several roles. One of the poorest ever England squads anyway.
His first touch (if 100% intended) is truly sick. Honestly if this had been another player, you'd hear it on the bloody news 
Noticed it too. Sometimes you just know when you hit it sweetly.
Arsenal 1:3 Man Utd
In amazing form at the moment
He is good, but it's not a coincidence that every team is targeting his side whenever he is playing.
Has anyone got a gif of him running to Mourinho after the Pogba red? People keep mentioning it but I didn't see it
Think he did his defensive job alright today.
Marcello is the best LB in the world but for years he was always labelled as a liability in defense. Modern fullbacks are about attacking more than defending IMO. I'll take an offensive back with some problems defensively over someone like Darmian any day and Mourinho is doing the same.
Marcello is the best LB in the world but for years he was always labelled as a liability in defense. Modern fullbacks are about attacking more than defending IMO. I'll take an offensive back with some problems defensively over someone like Darmian any day and Mourinho is doing the same.
? talking rubbish he's been excellent.
The comeback king.
Be honest you forgot he even existed for the last 3 years.
Now he's making highlights reels that Roberto Carlos couldn't match
Be honest you forgot he even existed for the last 3 years.
Now he's making highlights reels that Roberto Carlos couldn't match
I thought he was very good, probably even better defensively than against Watford.
Not saying he hasn't.
Been a valuable squad player for years, left back, right back, left wing, right wing, left wing back, right wing back, striker(thanks LVG)
Still think LVG chucked out too many decent players to replace with pap.
Still think LVG chucked out too many decent players to replace with pap.
Not really sure what you're getting at then? They have to attack somewhere. He's done his job brilliantly.
He has been criminally wasted the past few years.
Hes always been a decent player.
Hes always been a decent player.
For me that was his best performance of the season, consistently good throughout the game, especially defensively.
He was actually my MOTM
His amazing read on Ozil's free kick has gone under the radar. Only just reminded of it on twitter myself.
Outstanding. Just amazing
But we need new full back
But we need new full back
He was very good, but let's not lose our minds eh?
Lingard would have had a hat trick bar for the post and De Gea saved 3 certain goals. As good as Young was, he didn't have near that much impact on the game.
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