I thought he was really good. Wasn't as good with the ball as he has been, but the way he stretched Watfords backline was excellent, which is what we've been lacking in most games. From start to finish he was a constant menace. Good game.
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he wasnt much worse than memphis but missed the chances. His movement was awesome and we benefited from it many times when he made space for Memphis and others stretching the play. We played with three at the back and there was a need for another midfelder so the linkup play wasn't that good and the two roaming players in jesse and depay had it quite tough imo... but at least they got into those chances, its positive from what we've seen before..
certainly kept his place in the team..
he wasnt much worse than memphis but missed the chances. His movement was awesome and we benefited from it many times when he made space for Memphis and others stretching the play. We played with three at the back and there was a need for another midfelder so the linkup play wasn't that good and the two roaming players in jesse and depay had it quite tough imo... but at least they got into those chances, its positive from what we've seen before..certainly kept his place in the team..
No excuses for not scoring that chip. Has bags of energy though and has pace to go along with it.
Constant threat and it's great to have someone constantly moving and creating space for others but on the ball he's just not good enough to start long-term, IMO.
Gave the ball away a fair bit and quite often when not under pressure.
Nothing I've yet seen impresses me.
He works hard, gets in good positions and links with teammates fairly well. Things that every single one of our players should be doing anyway. These are basic requirements.
He works hard, gets in good positions and links with teammates fairly well. Things that every single one of our players should be doing anyway. These are basic requirements.
like having the pace over the top. gives a back 4 something to think about.
Happy hes in the team, the more he plays, the more consistent he will get. Yes he missed the chip (it actually was quite terrible) and times he was just too casual up top which he needs to cut out, but did well with the winner.
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certainly kept his place in the team..
It really makes me laugh, as soon as a youth player gets some games people compare them to superstars and say they're not good enough. Like they're trying to impress everyone with how keen their analysis is.
Shame he didn't finish one of those 2 excellent chances he had but I though his movement and pressing was good today.
why is rooney starting every game then?
Needs to work on his finishing, but kept Watford's backline on their toes and worked his socks off. Could have won us the game ages ago, but still a decent performance from Jesse
the feck is this about Jesse. Just walks away.
He's paying his repects. Man just got merked.
Watched him for years and years in the youth/reserves, always thought he was decent, good intangibles but not quite the grade for Man Utd, but he's done very well, doesn't look out of place at all, proving me wrong.
Was cursing though when he missed the lob, one thing he's always been decent at is taking his chances.
Was cursing though when he missed the lob, one thing he's always been decent at is taking his chances.
Was a decent performance.The finishing will come, it's not like he's bad at finishing either.
I liked his movement in behind them. Looks like someone who can make a good squad player. Definitely adds something us given our lack of pace.
I'll agree that was weak and thought maybe play had been stopped!
That's not his style, I'm sure LVG will point that out. i
Really needs to work on his finishing.
I've always felt that we've missed a steady, harrying player up front since Welbeck left. So if he keeps missing those chances, he'll be a perfect fit.
Seriously though, thought he was great today.
Seriously though, thought he was great today.
Yep. He's in the side because we don't have any better options upfront. That's it.
I wasn't Welbeck's greatest fan, but he had more to his game than Lingard.
Egypt after the ten plagues had more to offer than our front line.
Agreed.
Did well I thought and deserves to keep his place in the team, should have scored though.
He was good I think. The fact that we had a runner helped. All game I was thinking of how we would have murdered that back 4 if we had Martial up there, they were terrible.
Had a good game, lacked a touch of quality in the final 3rd but overall, didn't have a bad game.
Too harsh, he could have scored two today, could also have won the Manchester derby, and Middlesborough games with a bit more luck.
i like him and expect him to offer a lot from now on.
Pretty much exactly what happens on MotD.
Anyway, good effort again but I'm still not seeing anything to change my view that he'll fall just short of making it here.
You could make a case that those are Thomas Muller's strongest attributes too. He's one of the best around.
Watching the game back again think I'm a bit harsh on Lingard he was good today and made things happen, his shot at the end allowed us to get the winner as well.
He worked his socks off from the first too last minute, and definitely deserved a goal. Had some great link up play and was unlucky not too score, he deserved a goal.
He's not a flashy player but he's going to be a great squad player to keep, can play any of the top 4 positions and always gives you 100%. I take that hard working performance over some of rooneys "I can't be assed too play today" turn ups.
It's a shame that 1 of him or Memphis will probably be dropped when the other 2 return.
He's not a flashy player but he's going to be a great squad player to keep, can play any of the top 4 positions and always gives you 100%. I take that hard working performance over some of rooneys "I can't be assed too play today" turn ups.
It's a shame that 1 of him or Memphis will probably be dropped when the other 2 return.
I didn't think he was anywhere near bad. His movement and pace caused so may problems for the Watford defense. The game should have been over by half time, had it not been for some poor decision making in the final third. However, he and Memphis linked well, used their pace to get in behind Watford's defense, and illustrated movement seen of normal strikers. Lingard has impressed me a lot, this season. He was thrown in with very few chances to get used to the PL or the team, and he has performed valiantly. Well done Jesse.
But Welbeck falls over his feet when he gets more than 2 seconds inside the box.
I agree. From what I have seen so far, I dont think he has what it takes to become a long term starter. He just doesnt do enough with the ball. He's making decent runs but is just not producing enough. And he missed quite a few chances already where he really should have scored
You laugh, but we need these wise heads on the forum, reminding us all that Jesse Lingard is not, in fact, Andres Iniesta. Just look how carried away everyone gets otherwise:
Say what you want about Jesse but since he's established himself in the team we've looked considerably more likely to score than we did without him.
Even if we ignore the possibility that his movement and willingness to take players on (two qualities sorely lacking from the team for most of this season) are helping our creativity, he also seems to be one of very few United players who regularly takes a crack at goal.
One goal aside, he's repeatedly hit the woodwork and works the opposition keeper more regularly than almost any other player in our team. Let's not forget that late winner was a direct result of a really top class save by Gomes. From guess who?
Even if we ignore the possibility that his movement and willingness to take players on (two qualities sorely lacking from the team for most of this season) are helping our creativity, he also seems to be one of very few United players who regularly takes a crack at goal.
One goal aside, he's repeatedly hit the woodwork and works the opposition keeper more regularly than almost any other player in our team. Let's not forget that late winner was a direct result of a really top class save by Gomes. From guess who?
I have been surprised by how he hasn't looked out of place at all in any game he has played, his movement is good plus he has some pace and he is technically very sound so I don't see much to complain about till now.
Yet, time and time again these "basic" players are some of our most consistent performers. There are room for players who aren't superstars, beasting opponents week in, week out. He didn't look out of place against City, so I'd say he's good enough for a place in the squad.
I'm happy with how he's playing. I definitely prefer us with him in the side. People also have to take into consideration that he was playing in an unfamiliar role and he did OK. The fact that he is getting into the right positions to get these goalscoring chances is a good sign and the experience he's getting means should he get into similar situations again, he'll probably make better choices.
I thought he was one of our better players.
I thought he was one of our better players.
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