Great again. That role he's playing is perfect for him. Hopefully he stays fit because he's crucial right now.
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The thing I enjoy is how easily he breaks up the play. So full of energy to today and dominant in the air. This is Fellaini at his best. It works because we use him as an option rather than long balls all the time. Our attacking play was varied today which was great
Irrepresible, his presence is palpable, good or bad really. Some still dont see him as part of our best set up, good thing then that the game isnt played on paper. Maroune brings entangables with him along with that monstrous frame. A joy to behold in this form.
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Been everywhere today, bullied Liverpool the feck out alongside Herrera, they simply destroyed them in the middle. Who'd have thought, bloody hell.
This is why I have been preaching for weeks. Diversity in attack is key - opponents know that with Fellaini around, every cross, every corner and set piece can be a potential goal. We saw last year in games like the Fulham match that if you have no aerial threat in the side, teams will just let you swing in cross after cross and happily defend them.
Having an aerial presence actually allows us to attack through the middle more effectively, as the opposition cannot simply pack the middle and show you out wide.
His height when defending corners is so undervalued, I think he cleared every single one, it was almost like watching Sol Campbell.
Absolute beast again.
very happy for him. I think he's shown great professionalism during his time at utd. He came into a sticky situation for a lot of money so the pressure was on for him to succeed. Add to that injury problems, and warming the bench, and then you see what he's gone through to get to this point. He's definitely not the best midfielder, but he's showing great effort and rising to the challenge of being a utd player. If he keeps his consistency he could become a favorite.
In good form and bossed the midfield and air battles. Great stuff, massive respect for the lad from fighting back considering how badly he was treated at the start.
He got boo'd by our fans once and to come back from that to how's his playing today is a credit to him!
Moyes knew him better then anyone but it's LVG who has shown his confirdence in him to get the best out of him! His even using his left foot which shows that his beginning to believe in himself.
I have to give credit to LVG too as his been critized of his man managing skills but it's his way or the highway and that's what you need at big clubs, no player is bigger then the club and that's what SAF had also!
Moyes knew him better then anyone but it's LVG who has shown his confirdence in him to get the best out of him! His even using his left foot which shows that his beginning to believe in himself.
I have to give credit to LVG too as his been critized of his man managing skills but it's his way or the highway and that's what you need at big clubs, no player is bigger then the club and that's what SAF had also!
I wish he had better dribbling skills and little more pace then he would be a monster. We utilize him well now. Can he get better under van Gaal to be a long term starter? Iliked his game today as he was very clean in tackles and didn't get yellow which is what is most irritating about him, causing too many fouls, he was very disciplined today and i was in contrast to the home side who couldn't bear that they are gonna play in Europa league at best next season.. Fellaini earned his palce for next game but needs to play at his best to be useful for us..
Simple but hes doing something this season which he wasnt last season, running. Sounds weird but last season it looked like he was jogging but now, along with his strength and the way he protects the ball, hes getting into great positions to be found and its working. He gives away a few silly fouls here and there , but some of them are good to stop the opposition from countering.
Respect for fighting and breaking into the team and with the 433 formation, its no longer just booting it forward to him, its actually passing it to him, whether it be in the air or on the ground. LVG doing what Moyes was scared to do, and its benefiting United and Fellaini.
Respect for fighting and breaking into the team and with the 433 formation, its no longer just booting it forward to him, its actually passing it to him, whether it be in the air or on the ground. LVG doing what Moyes was scared to do, and its benefiting United and Fellaini.
Every good move we made today started with him as a target, including both goals. He's key in terms of us turning defence into attack. Ideally the whole team would be better at that and we'd do it through movement, passing and ball carrying, but until we get there he's a very effective cutch.
I've become such a fan of the big guy it's unreal - he brings so much to the team these days!
He has to start. Not because he's the best of the bunch, but because he brings something completely different. His aerial presence, strength have big influence in our attack and gives us other options. DDG, Valencia, Smalling, Jones, Blind, Carrick, Herrera, Mata, Fellaini, di Maria, Rooney is the way forward for me. Harsh on Young but di Maria just gives that extra.
Like I said before the game, you can analyse him all you want, but no team can train to stop Fellaini. Absolutely bullied the Liverpool players today. Held it up well, bought people into play, got back and defended well, especially set pieces. He was excellent. And if we're in trouble at the back, he's an outlet.
He's been great lately. We've managed to incorporate him into the team whilst still managing to play attractive football. He's a hand-full for defenders, arguably the most potent aerial threat in the league.
He needs to start every game.
He needs to start every game.
Don't know about that. I mean, Young was really good again today, and although Di Maria come on an provided a great assist for Mata, he didn't really impress me after that.
Such a great option. Really liking him.
He's now a better player than he ever was under Moyes, at Everton and United.
Fellaini and LVG deserve massive credit for his development this season.
Fellaini and LVG deserve massive credit for his development this season.
Really like how we have used him in the last 2 games, the way he links up with the left wing is great.
Definitely one of our players of the season. I wouldn't have thought I'd be saying that this time last season.
Another good game by Fellaini. Especially in the first half he seemed to win every single header. This Fellaini is an asset for United instead of the liability he was last season. Very happy to see him continueing his good form.
Imagine a team of 11 Fellainis.
Stoke ?
I'm sure I'm not alone in giving him stick this season, and quite a bit of it too. More than happy to admit I will be glad to see him stay. This position van Gaal has him playing suits him an absolute treat. Fantastic option to have, a unique player in the league.
Thought he was our best player over a duration of 90 mins today. Didn't give the ball away and was taking the piss out of Liverpool with his touches.
Indeed. They got 4 or 5 set pieces in the last 15 minutes and I was absolutely shitting myself every time, as I knew that's their biggest chance of getting a goal with 10 men. Fellaini cleared them all though. I added one point to his rating just for that.
Starting to play like he did in his everton days. He was actually a great big game player back then. Was harsh for people to judge him in a team last year where no player was playing well. Although a lot of the credit has to go to LVG for playing him like he has tactically, looks a lot like moyes didn't have the balls to play long ball
Set up Blind in a brilliant position and almost created the 0-3, he has been poor but he still far more likely to make something happen than Young. Assist vs Arsenal, assist today and could have even more. On the other hand he will lose the ball plenty. But that's more him being in a bad patch imo.
Fair play to him for making some good contributions. He's playing well but I still don't think Fellaini starts long-term for a United side that wants to win the league.
Superb. He was a monster in the first half today. Was everywhere, won the ball, chested things down with ease, bulled the liverpool players and his ball retention was good too. Set the tone for the game.
I said this before and I'm hoping someone takes note: It would be great if someone could make a youtube video of his comeback which includes clips of the boos and when on tv they said how this (fellaini's picture) equals to 27.5 million. Then that performance, the first good one of the season where he chest controlled and scored can start with some motivating music.
Please no rap music though. Some sort of beast music.
Please no rap music though. Some sort of beast music.
He's our new Fletcher 
Fellaini was a complete beast again today. I know its not the United way but I wouldn't swap him for anyone right now. Opposition defenders simply cant handle him, he gives us something different that the opposition cant work out how to stop. Plus he wins the ball in the air 9 times out of 10 in defensive and attacking areas. Sorry to say it but he should be one of the first names on the team sheet with the way his is performing at the moment.
He really turned the corner. Another great game and I wonder how many km's he runs a game. Just him and Herrera could move quicker into midfield at times once we're not in possession.
Today, he was also great at defending corners. Every single one he headed away and in this role and form deserves to start!
Today, he was also great at defending corners. Every single one he headed away and in this role and form deserves to start!
He's like a Kangaroo grabbing everything in his chest.
He is not my type of player but he is really good in few things,those things look important in our games at the moment. Wish those who praise him remember that,because if those things dont come good,people will have a go at him again just like in first season.
The biggest improvement in his performance today was he didn't give away nearly as many fouls as he normally does. I still don't think he should be regularly starting for us but he has been putting in some good performances lately.
Absolute beast at both ends. I think something that's easy to overlook as spectators is that opposition absolutely hate playing against him. He's big, he's dirty and he's constantly in your way. At the very least ona good day like today, he'll disrupt opposition rythym.
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