No, of course. I'm not saying I'd rather one or the other. In just saying for us to be competitive at the top and challenging for honours, our #10 or RAW needs to have both to his game. He's got one nailed down of late, just wanna see the other.
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Mbappe has posters of Lingard on his wall.
Of course his current form of goalscoring is unsustainable, they've all been screamers. Runs like that an incredibly efficient finishing are never sustainable. Signs that are good that point towards possibly sustaining runs of scoring is if you constantly get in good chances, even if you miss them. Allabout the 'xg' pretty much.
Aside from the goals though, Lingards game has definitely improved loads anyway. When the goals dry up, it won't mean that has gone back to old form, as he looks like a very good player these days. Takes great touches, always attacks the space, links up well, finds good pockets of space to receive passes, and obviously his pressing off the ball.
If Sanchez does come in, I'm sure he'll still have a similar role. The way I see it, is Theres 6 spots between the midfield and attack. Pogba, matic and lukaku start when fit. Sanchez would start when fit as well (and perhaps throw lukaku into less of a guaranteed start when fit). The other 2 spots will normally be part of the 3 behind lukaku, and so 2 of Mata, martial, rashford and lingard, whoever is in better form (like it's been this season).
Aside from the goals though, Lingards game has definitely improved loads anyway. When the goals dry up, it won't mean that has gone back to old form, as he looks like a very good player these days. Takes great touches, always attacks the space, links up well, finds good pockets of space to receive passes, and obviously his pressing off the ball.
If Sanchez does come in, I'm sure he'll still have a similar role. The way I see it, is Theres 6 spots between the midfield and attack. Pogba, matic and lukaku start when fit. Sanchez would start when fit as well (and perhaps throw lukaku into less of a guaranteed start when fit). The other 2 spots will normally be part of the 3 behind lukaku, and so 2 of Mata, martial, rashford and lingard, whoever is in better form (like it's been this season).
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Uncharacteristically quiet today. Happens to the best of em.
I mean he did set up a few good chances this game; and his pressing got us the ball in dangerous positions a few times. Messi Lingard can't score a screamer every game.
Wasn’t quite at the races today.
Had mercy. Still shouldve had 2 assists in 5 minutes. Everyone in attack looked good in the second half (I missed the first half). nice movement.
I like how hes become an integral art of the team, good for him
Thought he had a good game and drove the ball forward very well. Didn't have a chance to score a screamer but he could have got 2 assists easily for Mata today.
Classic jinx after millions of people put him in their FF teams.
He’s a good squad player. One good month doesn’t change that, the caf’s unbelievable over reaction to that one good month is typical of this place.
I’m delighted he’s improved but tonight and the vast (95%) of his performances just don’t make him the Man Utd number 10. Don’t get me wrong if he gets that consistency (over seasons) he may well be.... Personally I don’t think so.
I’m delighted he’s improved but tonight and the vast (95%) of his performances just don’t make him the Man Utd number 10. Don’t get me wrong if he gets that consistency (over seasons) he may well be.... Personally I don’t think so.
He was on the fringes of the game tonight, just couldn't get involved enough.
He played well, don't know what some people are moaning about.
It's quite simple; he is pegged as a squad player and everything will be twisted to suit that narrative.
Several 8/10 games in a row - purple patch
One 6/10 game - squad player
More than one 6/10 game in a row - championship player
Sounds about right.
Already surfacing eh?
He was good today, just not as uncontainable as he has been recently. If anything Mata's determination to be absolutely everywhere for the entire game usurped Lingard's usual role. Some nice link-up and running off the ball and defensive work as ever though.
Good game from lingard didn’t get enough luck though.
Back to Jesse tonight. Just wasn’t in the game.
It’s not about surfacing it’s about not over reacting to one good month. He has one hell of a lot to prove consistency wise and tonight wasn’t an addition to that cause.
A bit quiet today but he involved & created the Lukaku's goal.
They can't wait to say he's back to his old self.
He did ok. Not his best game, but thats fine considering others around him did really well.
Thought second half was a bit sloppy by him. But its good to see some high press started by him. Can see the affect it has on others who then follow.
Thought second half was a bit sloppy by him. But its good to see some high press started by him. Can see the affect it has on others who then follow.
Could have easily had a couple of assists.
I thought he was thinking about it, to curl one to the far post, but thought better of it and passed it to Mata, who then proceeds to made an uncharacteristic miss.
He played well. Long term I don't think he'll be an automatic choice for us, but he'll be an important squad player as he is now, mainly because I think Sanchez will mainly play as the 10, leaving Lingard, Martial and Mata to rotate for the wings, with martial being the not talented one there. Rashford too, but he's not as far along development wise. But he's definitely showing that even if he doesn't score or assist, he can still have a good game in that position.
He played well. Involved Lukaku goal. As usual working hard to press, always moving around to look for space all the time on the pitch that distract defenders. I miss his screamer tough.
Didn't score a banger, should be dropped...
He actually played pretty well IMO
He actually played pretty well IMO
Absolute correct.
Thought he played well.
Quiet first half but should have had two assists in the 2nd and he dragged a defender wide to help open up a space for Valencia to shoot and was involved in Lukaku's goal.
Thought Jose had listened to me and tried him as an #2 but the half time heat map had him as a #10 in a 4-2-3-1.
Thought Jose had listened to me and tried him as an #2 but the half time heat map had him as a #10 in a 4-2-3-1.
He looked like he was playing in a different role tonight. Seemed to be in midfield in a 4141 formation.
Thought he was poor last night, but he certainly gets a pass from me with his recent form.
He was his usual menacing self last night, without being brilliant. He was visibly creating space for others with his runs, as usual.
Was ok, I thought. I think Mata's place in the team is most at risk with Sanchez signing. Or well, it should be most at risk.
It's a good sign though that when 1 or 2 players aren't scoring/having a blinder, others step up and we're still comfortable winners (allbeit with some good DDG saves/bad Stoke misses).
It's a good sign though that when 1 or 2 players aren't scoring/having a blinder, others step up and we're still comfortable winners (allbeit with some good DDG saves/bad Stoke misses).
Think Jesse needs to watch his back....there is a sleeper cell of haters that are just waiting for 2 average performances before they pounce.
Lad worked his backside off last night. I' say a big issue is having the likes of Matic being the player carrying the ball forward as he seems reticent to play it into feet sometimes.
Also Martial near the box was not for even looking for a quick ball in. If that's how we are playing it would be better if Jesse was the one coming deeper for the ball.
Lad worked his backside off last night. I' say a big issue is having the likes of Matic being the player carrying the ball forward as he seems reticent to play it into feet sometimes.
Also Martial near the box was not for even looking for a quick ball in. If that's how we are playing it would be better if Jesse was the one coming deeper for the ball.
Think Jesse needs to watch his back....there is a sleeper cell of haters that are just waiting for 2 average performances before they pounce.
Lad worked his backside off last night. I' say a big issue is having the likes of Matic being the player carrying the ball forward as he seems reticent to play it into feet sometimes.
Also Martial near the box was not for even looking for a quick ball in. If that's how we are playing it would be better if Jesse was the one coming deeper for the ball.
Lad worked his backside off last night. I' say a big issue is having the likes of Matic being the player carrying the ball forward as he seems reticent to play it into feet sometimes.
Also Martial near the box was not for even looking for a quick ball in. If that's how we are playing it would be better if Jesse was the one coming deeper for the ball.
Him on United's Instagram story is hilarious 
Such a wum
Such a wumCafeteria looks shite doesn't it? You'd think they'd have something better than what you'd expect in college. I bet those cooks are sick of Jesse
Mbappe has posters of Lingard on his wall.
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