Looked like more of a forearm smash than swing of the elbow. There's definite anger in his face as he extends his arms to the face. I was watching the game and a few mins earlier Allen had got the better of him in a challenge and Fellaini stayed down holding his knee, Bale refused to put the ball out and it led to some confrontations. This was a chance for Fellaini to get revenge.
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It was a forearm, and it pretty much looked like Allen was running into Fellaini. Still, though, the collision was very bad, and Allen avoided a very bad collision by leaning back his head.
Seems like a humble guy and that video is even more evidence of why we keep Ando around 
Ando. It is all he is good for.
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Once again one of our better players so far (not that that is saying much admittedly). Has won the ball back several times, should have had Wilshere sent off, and has contributed in attack.
I don't think the 3-5-2 really works for Fellaini though, really he needs more of a playmaker alongside him - Herrera would be ideal I reckon.
I don't think the 3-5-2 really works for Fellaini though, really he needs more of a playmaker alongside him - Herrera would be ideal I reckon.
We need our forwards to make runs when he gets the ball. At the min all we have is Valencia/Angel avaliable when he picks the ball up in the middle. Carrick isn't doing too much to control the rhythm either.
Won the ball a couple of times, easily beaten by opposition players lot more times
The best thing he did was not react too badly when Wilshire tried to butt him
Ander cant come on soon enough
The best thing he did was not react too badly when Wilshire tried to butt him
Ander cant come on soon enough
He's been good, don't get the abuse he's getting in the Matchday thread.
He's played well, but hopefully he doesn't lose his head. He's winning all of his physical battles, but is obviously getting done when the ball is on the ground since he's no sprinter himself. Still, I think he's important to us in this game, otherwise we wouldn't stand a chance in midfield. He's one of the few who doesn't fall to pieces when he's pressed.
He can't defend for shit.
Ergo, playing him a two man midfield is stupid. As proven today. Like a knife through butter.
Ergo, playing him a two man midfield is stupid. As proven today. Like a knife through butter.
He's played well, our best player in the half alongside DDG. I don't know if that's a good thing though.
He's been fine. One of our best, but yes a bad bunch. Needs Herrera in the midfield with him IMO. Get RvP off.
He's been very good so far. One of our best players in the last six weeks.
If that performance is classed as good then I give up, he's won a couple of tackles and headed the ball a few times, but he's bypassed by their players like he isn't even there when anyone runs at him, just a huge hole to run at with him and the equally slow Carrick in there together.
Fellaini in midfield two is a disaster. As shown in the last 3 games, he's a beast in midfield three, when doesn't have specific duty at defending but have a license going forward.
Herrera needs to come on NEXT to Fellaini, not in place of him.
Largely agree, still not convinced him at all. There was a moment when he charged towards Wilshere, who swept right passed him, leaving us incredibly exposed in midfield. His tactical awareness is very poor sometimes.
Casually gifted the ball to them again there, although to be fair he did make some effort to track back.
Fellaini has played decently in the last few, nothing that special. He's had more good moments than bad so far but that's it. Up to now nothing he's done has been more than 6 out of 10.
He's been alright but that mistake was terrible. I agree that he should stay on though, get Herrera on for van Persie.
Yea that was a horrible backpass, glad it didn't backfire.
Thank feck he was around Gibbs when Szczesny barraged into him. Or they barraged into each other actually
Thank feck he was around Gibbs when Szczesny barraged into him. Or they barraged into each other actually
Good play releasing the ball early for Di Maria on the counter. Wish he would do that a bit more often, but very happy he did it there
Very good pass. Well done afroman.
Perfectly timed.Herrera offers us so much more but credit to Fellaini hes come in and done really well.
I still think Herrera is recovering from his rib injury and when hes fully fit he'll come in but Fellaini has really given us just what we've needed in the past few games.
I still think Herrera is recovering from his rib injury and when hes fully fit he'll come in but Fellaini has really given us just what we've needed in the past few games.
Another very good game. Thought he was all over the shop defensively in the first half but once we got our shape, I thought he was very good, broke up play, actually looked quite composed on the ball. Very pleased with the performance.
It's still Herrera everyday of the week for me but nothing but praise with Fellaini today.
It's still Herrera everyday of the week for me but nothing but praise with Fellaini today.
Great time to release the ball for Rooney's goal, been ok other than that, bullied Arsenal around but I'm not a fan of 2 man midfield of him and Carrick to be fair.
Give me Carrick-Herrera-Fellaini any time of the day though.
Give me Carrick-Herrera-Fellaini any time of the day though.
Decent game from him. Won some headers and broke up play.
Well done Fellaini! was very good in the second half.
People are still on his back? He has done a job for us in all the big games he's played in this season. It was a good performance against Arsenal.
He was fantastic for the job he was obviously set out to do, but he's a tad slow (being next to Carrick didn't help).
But yeah, great game from him and my 2nd MOTM behind De Gea.
But yeah, great game from him and my 2nd MOTM behind De Gea.
That pass for ADM for the second goal was perfect. He's done well, a good example that through hardwork a player can earn his place.
Much much better second half.
Good match overall with some shaky moments. His pass in the build up to the goal was perfect.
Doing well.
He played well today.
Played to his strengths which helped him a lot.
Played to his strengths which helped him a lot.
Was awful for first 20-25 min, much like almost whole team but did grow well into game. His physical attributes are really key sometimes.
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