[Adnan]

There'll be a better stat if we can score two goals in the second half. We never scored five goals under Mourinho.

I'm thinking the same too, hope we see another couple of goals just to see that stat.

Pogba and Martial have been excellent..

 

[ErranMorad]

That was incredible but I won't get too carried away. We had good games under Mourinho and LVG too. Let's see if we can maintain this level of play over a long period.

That would be the wise thing to do. Enjoy the games as they come. I am sure there is going to be a learning period and games where things won't go our way.

However, it's good to enjoy a game after a long time. It good to see us not sitting on a narrow lead early in an away game.

 

[Esquire]

Cardif stadium looks very nice. How many people can you put in it?

33K

 

[Damien]

Leverkusen game under Moyes.

He asked for the last time - Midtjylland was the last time in all competitions and West Brom was the last time in the league. I knew about Leverkusen but felt it irrelevant as he wasn't interested in knowing the last time we scored in each competition.

 

[Red Dreams]

It's also refershing to see Matic move the ball a lot faster and forward.

He has been very good today.

 

[Ekeke]

Wonder how many long balls we've played today.

Matic with 8 in the first half, which is a lot. But Pogba normally has like 8 at the end of a match and hes down to 2, because hes further up the pitch not needing to play such long passes

 

[SER19]

Let's setttle this. Is the shoulder part of the hand in football or not ? I always get confused

Shoulder is absolutely allowed.

 

[AaronRedDevil]

Martial's goal will be a contender though, won't win it for sure but I can see it on the list. We saw worse goals there previously.

True that. But I think that Crystal Palace goal against Mam city earlier just won goal of the season. What a banger

 

[Dr. Dwayne]

I would like to watch Rooney on BT to see what he has to say but been watching my current stream all day. Been good.

I've switched over. Thanks for the tip, mate.

 

[bosnian_red]

Literally don't have a single complaint about that half. Brilliant intensity and attacking intent from everyone. Quick passing, nobody spending ages on the ball waiting to pick out a pass, players going forward off the ball to create, and pressing as a team off the ball. Now just cool it a little with the attacking runs from Lindelof and Jones and we'll see this out comfortably and get a few more too

 

[TrueRed79]

Just goes to show how much of an issue Mourinho was. Solksjaer won’t be implementing some amazing game plan already, but the players are playing out of their skin for him - they didn’t want to for Mourinho. He’s a trouble maker and an egotistical cnut that pulls his own players down in the media to make himself look better. So so glad he’s gone.

This. So happy i can enjoy watching us play again. Jose gave us a few good days but Christ he was a miserable cnut who scared the shite out of the players.

 

[el3mel]

He asked for the last time - Midtjylland was the last time in all competitions and West Brom was the last time in the league. I knew about Leverkusen but felt it irrelevant as he wasn't interested in knowing the last time we scored in each competition.

Fair enough.

 

[mitchmouse]

Let's setttle this. Is the shoulder part of the hand in football or not ? I always get confused

it wasn't the shoulder. very clear from half time analysis: top of arm. penalty. stupid from rashford... and even if it was shoulder it's a very risky thing to do

 

[ken11]

Against Midtjylland under Van Gaal. In the league - against West Brom in 2013.

That 5-5 draw was the last time we got 5 in the league? feck ME SILLY... god damn.

 

[Revaulx]

Probably more than under Mou. That’s direct, attacking football for you.

Long balls yes. Less aimless hoofing though

 

[Pace Abuser]

Baffling why people need to see this today to understand how awfully rubbish Jose's football was. And how Jose was solely responsible for the crap served up.

 

[Rash Decision]

I know Herreras goal took a deflection but under Mourinho he would not have received that pass, been in that position or taken that shot.

Herrera seems to have a knack for scoring deflected goals.

 

[ZlatMan]

Really? Jesse is running his socks off, being all over the pitch. There's no way Solskjaer will take him out before he's out of gas.

The only negative was that clown linesman giving penalty on that shit.

He wasted countless attacks with poor touches and bad passing. Put Mata on and the team will have a fautless attacking system.

 

[TMDaines]

Bayer Leverkusen away in the meaningless CL group game (6th game when the group was done) under Moyes is the only time since Sir Alex retired.

False. Got 5 at home under in Rashford’s debut too against Midtylland. Haven’t done an “often score six” since the 8-2 against Arsenal though!

 

[arthurka]

Speechless...

 

[ErranMorad]

Against Midtjylland under Van Gaal. In the league - against West Brom in 2013.

It's has been 5 years in the league? Damn!

Thanks for the info, bud.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Good half. At it from the off. Energy, movement, creating chances - the lot.

The pass by Lingard to Martial was pure class. Wow!

Love how we haven't dropped off and hopefully that will remain the same in the second half.

Will be interesting to see the average positions of the full backs at full time too, as they're playing very high up the pitch.

Didn't expect a lot to change in such short time, but you can see Ole's intentions and where he wants to go with his football.

 

[izec]

Let's setttle this. Is the shoulder part of the hand in football or not ? I always get confused

No, just the arm. Shoulder is not part of a handball

 

[Carolina Red]

Wayne just confirming that when Jose went one up he would try to hold on to the lead. CAn't wait for us to totally get rid of that kind of mentality.

Doesn’t sound like Rooney has any real ties or affection for Mourinho. He’s not taking digs, but he’s being very matter of fact in his comments.

I’m taking it this is on British TV.

If anybody can post some clips off twitter or something showing his comments, that’d be great!

 

[Dr. Dwayne]

I think that first half performance was the best Christmas present I could have hoped for. Hey it may not last and be new manager syndrome but god damn it's good to see us play the United way again.

I'm all tingly, @Niall

 

[OverratedOpinion]

Let's setttle this. Is the shoulder part of the hand in football or not ? I always get confused

Shoulder is fine, bicep counts as handball.

 

[Livewire1974]

What’d he say?

Basically the same stuff we are saying.

 

[prateik]

Shaw on a yellow. Take him off. Bring Dalot on. Attack!!

 

[BrianMcClair'sBarnet]

All the XMAS adverts I've seen just seem to be a punch of white people.

 

[mitchmouse]

let's see what we do 2nd half. is it, hold what we've got - of fergie style: score more goals

 

[Kapardin]

Can't wait for the second half as I know we won't be sitting back. Let's go for more goals, our GD sure needs it.

 

[Esquire]

That would be the wise thing to do. Enjoy the games as they come. I am sure there is going to be a learning period and games where things won't go our way.

However, it's good to enjoy a game after a long time. It good to see us not sitting on a narrow lead early in an away game.

If you have been wandering in the desert even a glass of dirty water looks good. I’ll take this any day of the week and continue to build on the new manager bounce. Players are clearly happy to play with more freedom. I’m sure we will come back to earth a bit esp with tougher opponents but come on. I’m watching with a smile on my face. Can’t even remember when I had the same feeling watching the team.

 

[DeGea]

Pogba praying to God for a good second half

 

[Canagel]

Literally don't have a single complaint about that half. Brilliant intensity and attacking intent from everyone. Quick passing, nobody spending ages on the ball waiting to pick out a pass, players going forward off the ball to create, and pressing as a team off the ball. Now just cool it a little with the attacking runs from Lindelof and Jones and we'll see this out comfortably and get a few more too

the biggest difference. No-one is hanging on to the ball for more than needed

 

[ErranMorad]

Pogba needs to step up this half.

Want to see Pereira and Fred get 30 minutes each.

 

[Giant Midget]

Basically the same stuff we are saying.

Muchos gracias

 

[Ubik]

Against Midtjylland under Van Gaal. In the league - against West Brom in 2013.

Fergie's last game? Yeezus. Certainly says something if we manage it today.

 

[Random Task]

Oh don’t get me wrong mate. I don’t slate his effort and work rate but you can see his talent level is not that of Rashford and Martial and he can’t really generate anything on his own. His passing is also pretty weak. So I think Mata on for him second half. When Lukaku and Alexis are back I think he’d be hard pressed to get a game so he needs to impress now.

I agree.

Sanchez will thrive in this high-press system - I'm really looking forward to seeing what is capable of. I'm not quite as confident where Lukaku is concerned, though.

 

[OneUnited24]

What are those white things our players are showing. It’s almost like a upside down frown

 

[Kearnkoff69]

That Martial goal was a thing of beauty. Absolutely brilliant attacking movement off the ball today. What a breath of fresh air to really enjoy watching us play again.