[chris123]

He may well still go, and he might deserve to, but this has been a tactical masterclass. Very few teams have done what we've just done to them for 45 minutes. Lets see if we can finish it off.

 

[Ole'sgunnarwin]

A yellow for that ? 116 charges then.

Hahahahaha

 

[criticalanalysis]

2 of our youngsters scoring makes it better

Two youth teenagers scoring in a Fa Cup final or any final must be some or close to a record.

 

[WouterWeghorst]

This is why Pep (and many managers and players) are constantly into the ear of officials. So they give yellows or penalties to 50/50 moments..

 

[E-mal]

I just dont have confidence in us keeping a clean sheet. Please close shop

 

[Kaos]

He got the ball? Has the Ref just been reminded he's not getting that Abu Dhabi penthouse gifted?

 

[adexkola]

I don't really watch Man City, so I assume this is just how they play, but surely playing such a comically high line against a team known for it's only strength being pace up front is like a Sunday league level mistake?

They've played like this twice this season and beat us

All credit to us today for taking advantage, but they've also been very sloppy across the pitch. Them playing deep wouldn't change that

 

[amolbhatia50k]

How dare anyone tackle KDB the precious

 

[Sylar]

Mainoo didn't need to go to ground

 

[Sassy Colin]

We look so nervous now, thankfully made it to half time.

 

[RoyH1]

Am I dreaming? I never expected this in my wildest dreams! 2-0 ahead of 115FC at half time.

 

[kouroux]

We're really good sometimes. And this is with us carrying amrabat and mctomminay. Add two midfielders and replace AWB (and sadly varane) and we're not a million miles away on paper.

Counter attacking tactics are perfected. Need to develop our game when we dominate possession

 

[Ace of Spades]

I'm somehow more nervous now that we're 2-0 up than when it was 0-0. I need a third and a fourth to calm down.

Same, it is the hope that is painful.

 

[Oranges038]

You dont think the players are playingl ike this because they know he's gone?

Think they are playing like this because it's how they've been set up to play today.

 

[Escobar]

Shame no one was not as bothered this season aa today

 

[adexkola]

I just dont have confidence in us keeping a clean sheet. Please close shop

Too early!

Maybe from the 60th minute

 

[ken11]

Stating what's been already said by others before.

Winning a cup is nice. But consistency is what United should be judged on. The team has shown they can step it up in big games, that's nice - but what about the other 15 teams they play home and away? That's on the manager to instill the mentality of turning up for work everyday.

 

[Camy89]

Suddenly, I can't hear the city fans.

They’re all out phoning their relatives abroad about their experience they’re having and standing in line for their half and half scarves.

 

[ha_rooney]

Superb half

 

[christinaa]

Bent referee

 

[DavelinaJolie]

Great defence so far.

 

[TsuWave]

Please lads bring it home. I neeed this

 

[moodyred]

Pep whining to the officials.

 

[United Hobbit]

I worry we’re gonna play open in the 2nd half when there’s no need. Should stay deep and compact and counter all game now

We should just do exactly what we've done this half, if it ain't broke and all that. Frustrate them, hopefully they start to lose their discipline

 

[Robbie Boy]

Incredible half. Absolute buzzing

 

[DJ_21]

ETH doing a klopp down the tunnel

 

[prateik]

What's Pep complaining about?

 

[thisisnottaken1]

Fantastic first half. Hope we can hang on for the second half. We definitely need two more goals though I’d say.

 

[cj_sparky]

Great half

 

[Redfrog]

Absolute DREAM of a performance thus far Mainoo and Bruno have been incredible. Funny what composure on the ball can do for a team.

But some want to get ride of Bruno…our best player and always working hard.

 

[calodo2003]

MEN...

Onana

Seldom worked. 7

Wan-Bissaka

Solid. 7

Varane

Faultless. 8

Martinez

Excellent. 8

Dalot

Won his duels. 8

Amrabat

Organised expertly. 8

Mainoo

Was thriving before his marvellous goal. 9

McTominay

The glue between midfield and attack. 7

Garnacho

Ruthless. 8

Fernandes

Fabulous assist. 8

Rashford

Worked Walker. 7

 

[sparx99]

I worry we’re gonna play open in the 2nd half when there’s no need. Should stay deep and compact and counter all game now

That’s where the fresh legs of Hojlund and Amad can come in.

 

[Oldyella]

I'm somehow more nervous now that we're 2-0 up than when it was 0-0. I need a third and a fourth to calm down.

Same!

It's the hope that kills you!

 

[dannyrhinos89]

Why's that bald cnut got his hands on the 4th official

 

[AaronRedDevil]

Pep is like "You know we own you right?! What the feck are you playing at"

 

[Dazzmondo]

Great 1st half performance. Bruno and the defence have been exceptional

 

[amolbhatia50k]

Pep obsessed with trying to influence the ref

 

[United Hobbit]

Really hope Bruno doesn't leave

 

[Superunknown]

ETH sprinting off and Ped talking to the ref. We got them spooked.

Great half.

 

[MinGin]

Fernandes as false 9 is very good to watch

When he is not pressing disorderly and hold up the line disciplinary