He's the man at the moment, and good on him, just makes us look a bit more solid, and not quite such a bunch of wimps (Leicester!), deserves to retain his place atm.
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Give over. I'm happy to accept someone's opinion but this just stinks of someone who didn't watch the game and if you did, with massively tinted glasses. Fellaini had a great game for us today, simple as that. No one is saying if he will become the midfielder we need who can be energetic, fierce, and box to box on a permanent basis, but I don't see how anyone can argue he was just "ok" today.
Credit to him today, thought he had a good game. Thought his movement when we had the ball was quite poor but in regards to his defending and when he had the ball, it was one of, if not his best in a United shirt, so it was great to see. Only 2 games but he is starting to earn a valuable spot in the squad.
I really enjoyed a tackle he made on Cesc, felt he did well. Good game hope it continues.
No not all I would question how you watched the game to be honest, he was nowhere near 'great', that's a poor use of the word, nobody was, it was a decent team performance all round, he faded in the second half so that for me isn't a 'great' performance. He was good in the first half, if he kept that up I would have said he was better than ok but like the whole team he faded so I don't see why anyone needs to get carried away or gets upset if he isn't lavished with praise. The tinted glass are from people who have been waiting for him to do anything decent and then when he does get carried away, 7 out of ten, he's getting better but nothing to get excited about yet.
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His play back to goal was superb, he was picking up some really intelligent positions between their midfield and defense, was always a outlet for the defense and his first touch was much spot on today.
Fellaini had his best game today but faded after half time . Encouraging signs today but not enough to cement a permenent place in the starting 11 .
He will need to keep going for 90 minutes before he can be considered first choice centre mid going forward .
He will need to keep going for 90 minutes before he can be considered first choice centre mid going forward .
Maybe he is a world class player...and Moyesey has just been holding him back?
He got the assist and was pretty good in the second half. He wont the ball numerous times
Happy for him, hope he can keep it up. Had a few good games last year aswell against Leverkusen for example but was found out vs City in the following game. Let's hope history does not repeat itself.
I thought the same but then I watched the game back again and on second viewing I thought he was very good in the second half also even leaving the header that led to the goal aside.
Had another good game. Was unlucky with his header which led to our goal.
LVG does love a transformation job!
Who needs Vidal anyway eh?
Who needs Vidal anyway eh?
Yep. The way he nicked the ball from chelsea players feet a few times was very impressive. Last season he just commited fouls in those situations. His form can give the team a huge boost. His inability to make defence splitting passes will probably mean he is defo not a long term box to box solution but he is a very useful player to have in the team. I am happy for him
Also I think he is a confidence player.
Right after Chelsea scored I felt all our players were "down" a bit and Fellaini also went a bit headless chicken for a few moments. Luckily he grew back into the game.
I feel like the goal midweek helped a lot as well. Before this he was just over-eager to prove something I feel.
Amazing that of all the players in the team - Di Maria, Januzaj, Mata etc. - it was Fellaini who was keeping us moving forward with his passing, particularly in the second half, when all the passes were going sideways or backwards. If anything we should've used him more than we did, especially from wide areas. Why did it take 91 minutes for a cross to finally find Fellaini in the box?
I still worry a bit about him defensively. Made some great tackles but at times he was not doing enough to get back. That was a problem created by the whole team though when we completely stood off Chelsea after the first goal. But he surprised me by how well he played today, and was our best outfield player (I chose to give De Gea MOTM). Glad to see he's performing well.
I still worry a bit about him defensively. Made some great tackles but at times he was not doing enough to get back. That was a problem created by the whole team though when we completely stood off Chelsea after the first goal. But he surprised me by how well he played today, and was our best outfield player (I chose to give De Gea MOTM). Glad to see he's performing well.
We have seen some highly touted players come to the club on large transfers and big wages, and then get off to an indifferent start, from which, they never recovered. I am impressed that after more than a year of uncertain times for him as a Manchester United player, and the heavy criticism, that he can still put in the effort and a solid, professional performance. It's a credit to his mentality because it can't be easy to see the manager who brought you in fired, your position reinforced with multiple signings, and then start the season ignored by the new manager.
he done very well today. there is hope!
This is being slept on.
Good number of turncoats here - we all knew he could do this as he did it at Everton and for Belgium. He seems like a good professional to me and I'm glad it's going better for him this season. Confidence probably a large part of it.
I think he's helped immensely by the 3 in centre mid, really didn't think a 2 suited him but the way LVG plays means theres less space in there for opposition and he can get near players and surprise them, use his strength better. I never saw a huge problem with his technique but no denying it's looked more consistent this year. Still has the same box to box energy as last year, covered a huge amount of ground last year getting from defence right into centre forward, but hopefully we can pick him out a bit better this year with ADM and Shaw, Janu putting in balls instead of smalling/valencia/young/evra
I think he's helped immensely by the 3 in centre mid, really didn't think a 2 suited him but the way LVG plays means theres less space in there for opposition and he can get near players and surprise them, use his strength better. I never saw a huge problem with his technique but no denying it's looked more consistent this year. Still has the same box to box energy as last year, covered a huge amount of ground last year getting from defence right into centre forward, but hopefully we can pick him out a bit better this year with ADM and Shaw, Janu putting in balls instead of smalling/valencia/young/evra
Would be absolutely epic of LvG turns him into a £27m player.
Another good display today. We're playing to his strengths and that's proved to be useful for us.
Played well today and looked sharp. A bit of confidence and being completely fit has been huge for him.
A bit of confidence and he looks like a PL player again. Very good from him again today and long may it continue.
Tell yourself that mate. I was gutted to see him start but he played very well. Not outstanding but very well. I would say an 8 out of 10. Was one of our best players today.
Thought he was MoTM. Was really solid throughout and did a great tactical job on Fabregas. Seemed to be more assured and focused on what he was doing than in some other games. Won the ball back a few times in defensive areas too (one on Hazard in the penalty box early on springs to mind). Hope he can keep it up.
I'm just really happy for him, as it looks like he finally found his feet here.
He noticeably made a difference against West Brom and put in another great performance in today. His work ethic was admirable and I really like his energy on the field. He isn't the most gifted footballer and is a little wild with his arms at times, but he certainly offers something different and is a much better player, than some people give him credit for. He is a good option to have and will play his part over the course of the season.
He noticeably made a difference against West Brom and put in another great performance in today. His work ethic was admirable and I really like his energy on the field. He isn't the most gifted footballer and is a little wild with his arms at times, but he certainly offers something different and is a much better player, than some people give him credit for. He is a good option to have and will play his part over the course of the season.
Can't work out if Fellaini is a defensive midfielder, creative midfielder, number 10 or a striker. He seems to be mixing/playing all these roles in a game at the moment. A big improvement from last season where he looked no better than a non league player.
He made a couple of great interceptions in the box, was busy and did an excellent job on Fabregas. Agreed it was a shame our delivery was so shit we only created a chance for him at the death, but it was a solid, very encouraging performance.
His passing is never going to set the world on fire, but the flick out to Januzaj shows that he does have a few tricks up his sleeve and is far more than a David Batty-esque square ball merchant. Whether you like him or not, he is different and gives us options.
His passing is never going to set the world on fire, but the flick out to Januzaj shows that he does have a few tricks up his sleeve and is far more than a David Batty-esque square ball merchant. Whether you like him or not, he is different and gives us options.
He's definitely not a defensive midfielder, I think we can safely say that!
He definitely seems to have invented a new role though. Last week I described it as a 'deep lying attacking midfielder. Best I could think of.
He's impressed me. I'll be happy to eat some humble pie here! Still not a first choice for us, but I think he's a fantastic option to have in the squad.
That's a pretty interesting and good description!
Wouldn't mind seeing this against City;
Blind
Ander - Di Maria
Fellaini
van Persie - Rooney
Blind
Ander - Di Maria
Fellaini
van Persie - Rooney
I never wanted fellaini here but we wouldn't have gotten the point today without him.
Great game and I hope he keeps the momentum up.
Great game and I hope he keeps the momentum up.
I never though he'd come good at United, but it seems there is hope. Did really well today.
I think he is a good palyer, but only when he is used the right way. He is a n10 guy that should be played to his strength - where he can use his size, strength and heading ability to be a danger to the opponent. He just doesn't work as a central midfielder or holding midfielder because he lacks the creativity and the positional awareness to be successful there. Moyes brought him to play as a CM and that will never work.
Excellent today. Only thing we can ask for is he keeps that up, certainly LVG seems to know what he needs.
Will feel better with him against Yaya if he plays like that.
Will feel better with him against Yaya if he plays like that.
He played well today but he has still got another level he is capable of, i hope he can turn it round at United or at the very least stops becoming a laughing stock.
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