that's a hell of a lot more like it, really good display. Shame we couldn't have got a third too.
Just need to keep this going now.
Cracking display.
Just need to keep this going now.
Cracking display.
Aston Villa vs Manchester United
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Good half. We look like a different side out there. Much improved performances all over the pitch from players like Welbeck, Cleverley, Valencia. It's been refreshing to see us playing this way again. I'd just like Rooney to get on the ball higher up the pitch where he can be a goal threat.
The second half has to be all about ruthlessness for us. Kill them off as quick as we can and leave nothing to chance.
The second half has to be all about ruthlessness for us. Kill them off as quick as we can and leave nothing to chance.
Rooney's doing a good job in the middle with those cross-pitch balls. Scholes-esque.
Cracking first-half performance. Not just in terms of our passing and movement but a lot more bite/hunger to win the 50/50 balls.
Moyes has done a fantastic job with the team!! All credit needs to go to him. By the way Kouroux, Lyon v Marseille tonight...
I know, the (depressed) "Olympico".
Aside from a few very minor quibbles (Welbeck and Rooney missing chances after the goals) that was a fantastic first half.
What a breath of fresh air this first half has been, absolutely nothing to complain about. It's been great
Stoke away on Wednesday, don't get too excited.
Such a good first half, hopefully the intensity is kept up in the second.
Looks like it with Giggs and Cleverley sitting deep.
More impressive than the possession was the speed of moving the ball. Too often this season we've been labored in our passing.
451 imo. I'm stupid though.
I don't think he explained himself clearly; I obviously think players like Ronaldo had more potential, and Jones may have more potential. BUT, at such a young age, I can't remember any player at all at United being as mature as him in ability, decision making, and more.
Very good half. The amount of pressure Rafael and Valencia can create is something we have sorely missed.
Sourness is suicidal.
Stoke away on Wednesday, don't get too excited.
I'm enjoying the football played because it's been so bad this season (so far at least) but you're right, it's better to not get carried away too much.
This is what happens when Rooney drops deep. A man more in the middle can do so much difference. Welbeck has been great, as have Rafael and Adnan. Giggsy needs to step up a bit. Apart from that a very very good half
Yip. Januzaj isn't looking for him at all and everything else is going down the right.
Upon reflection, Januzaj's flailing jump for that header, hilarious.
Halftime time. Tee hee.
Why is it a grudge match?
It's like a vintage Valencia display. Like he's woken up from the last 18months or so.
No surprise it's come with Rafael looking bang on it.
No surprise it's come with Rafael looking bang on it.
What a relief that first half was! The attitude is there and that's half the battle for this team. Difficult to fault anyone.
Bring on Fletch in the 2nd half and we'll shit all over then.
That's more like it! Good first half with everyone chipping in. Valencia looking good and, rightfully, getting a lot of praise, but Rafael's contribution on that side shouldn't be ignored. Setting up Valencia so well on many occasions.
Welbeck clinical, Rooney looking good in the deeper position and Januzaj is Januzaj. I like this so far.
Welbeck clinical, Rooney looking good in the deeper position and Januzaj is Januzaj. I like this so far.
4-5-1 during the defensive part and maybe 4-3-3 when we attack ? Anyway it's more fluid system, better for the team and the players available.
I'd like to see Wilf Zaha getting 25-30 minutes if we score another goal.
Rooney is magnificent.
Rooney and Welbeck for England....
Rooney and Welbeck for England....
If we go on to win this playing in a similar fashion second half and Fletch and Zaha get some time on the field, it will be the perfect day
We have to make sure not to be complacent though, if Villa grab a flukey goal the atmosphere will change.
We have to make sure not to be complacent though, if Villa grab a flukey goal the atmosphere will change.
If I see Lionel Messi trying to kick a can of Pepsi up his nose once more...
I don't think I explained myself clearly. I wasn't being 100% serious. Unlike Phil Jones.
Looking at the highlights again; what on earth are Villa playing at? Absolutely shitty performance all across the board. How is El Ahmadi a Premier League player?
Possibly best half in the league this season? Close to it at the very least. You've got Valencia sending one good cross with his left foot and another excellent through ball, again with his left, and you know it's a good day.
You say it like we haven't been playing well tbh
He should try to kick one up Ibra's nose. I'd peg him to manage it at 35 yards.
If you consider Welbeck as a striker, then we have 4 strikers in the team (Rooney, RVP, Welbeck and Hernandez) which is in line to what we had in the treble. Ok we're flirting more with a 1 men striker formations these days, however its also true that Rooney-RVP tend to have a higher injury rate then Cole-Yorke. If we compare our forward situation with our winger's situation then you'll notice that We've got more players capable to play on the flanks (Nani, Januzaj, Valencia, Giggs, Kagawa, Young, Zaha, Welbeck + Jesse) then upfront.
We're playing Welbeck on the flank because he's too shit as a finisher and too talented to let him go.
We're cruising past their left side at will, we need to make the most of that in the second half as well.
Takes nothing away from the lads, don't get me wrong. I'm talking about individual mistakes and terrible decision making from the Villa players.
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