He definitely looked tired today. He wasn't bad but definitely not as good as the previous games. Still his worst performance is worth 6.5 or 7/10 or something like that.
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
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Could have the best assist of the season so far today, but I agree that he did look a bit leggy today, still decent though.
I've found my new Carrick. He's an incredible passer.
That pass to Lukaku 
Not his usual impeccable self today but still some great moments. The man we hoped Schweinsteiger would be.
Watched the Chelsea's game today. Bakayoko looked average. Kante seemed isolated when trying to control the midfield. Fabregas was invisible. None was able to launch counter attack when in deep position.
Just imagine if they had a player like Matic. Oh, what did you say...?
Just imagine if they had a player like Matic. Oh, what did you say...?
This guy is the reason why we're winning 4-0 every week it's mad.. Easily the signing of the season so far.
Another really solid performance from Matic. He just looked so majestic and comfortable.
The other thing I have noticed as well and have always felt this way about Matic is that he is just such a football genius. He moves the ball where it gives the team the most space and pressure relief. With a flick or a switch or a simple turn, he just neutralizes the pressure that is at the time on us or potentially on us if he didn’t distribute the ball where he distributes the ball.
He just provides the stability and calmness throughout the game for the other players and the team.
What an amazing signing he has been!!! I might have to get his number and name on my shirt.
The other thing I have noticed as well and have always felt this way about Matic is that he is just such a football genius. He moves the ball where it gives the team the most space and pressure relief. With a flick or a switch or a simple turn, he just neutralizes the pressure that is at the time on us or potentially on us if he didn’t distribute the ball where he distributes the ball.
He just provides the stability and calmness throughout the game for the other players and the team.
What an amazing signing he has been!!! I might have to get his number and name on my shirt.
Simply brilliant. He makes so many early passes in the final third which doesn't give the opposition team time to settleThat pass to Lukaku
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Needs a rest. By his standards was sloppy.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...ball-news/man-utd-news-nemanja-matic-13700258
"... My body is not ready yet..."
"... My body is not ready yet..."
wow, cant wait when he feels 100% fit..http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...ball-news/man-utd-news-nemanja-matic-13700258
"... My body is not ready yet..."
I like his comments about Fellaini.
Probably explain why Jose has been playing him every single match, getting the guy up to speed. Still, he must be careful. We don't want a double substitution instance to be repeated.
Great form in sept.
Asper him his best is yet to come because he dint have preseason.
Probably chelsea realized what were they missing against city.
Yes. Bakayoko just doesn't seem up to it, but I'll reserve my judgement until after Christmas.
That's such an entertaining video to see especially for a DMF player.
Another exellent matic analysis .
JM pushing him into the ground for no reason, this bald cnut of Serbian national team trying to do the same, even tonight he couldnt be bothered to move at all. When he comes to play vs Liverpool, they will run rings around him.
In terms of what, defense or attack?
In terms of midfeild control, proactive ball winning and his quality of passes. Kante bakayoko fabreags got dragged around their midfeild and gave too much space to KDB and silva to dominate and ultimately get a goal.
Needs more rotation. He cant play the way he plays every 3 days
Carrick will come in. Herrera too.
Agreed. Worried about the amount of games he is playing on the back of a poor preseason.
Hopefully we can get a third win against Benfica, and start playing Carrick more.
Not for "no reason" come on.
Yep, for no reason. Only reason is known to JM, last 2 games he could give him at least 40 min plus combined rest but nope, better to drain him, same shit different club. I wouldnt mind him staying on the pitch if he in some games didnt look like playing alone in midfield 2 for majority of minutes.
Bit extreme from the Lord of Light, but there was definitely bit of a problem of under-rotation at times last season. Hopefully that does get rectified this season.
I'm sorry but the thought of Mourinho draining for no reason is absolutely laughable. Disagree with them ok as I also think when certain games are won, some players could do with a rest but to say he just did it without purpose is madness. You think Mourinho is that stupid ? That everything he does has no goal to it ?
Yep.
Drama queen
Relax mate
Not at all and if it happens, you and your kind will come out first to have a pop at him.
Drama queen
Give me a break, just watched how Austria ripped us into shreds.Relax mate
It annoys me that JM doesn't rest him when the matches are won.
He is already our most important player, and if we burn him out or he gets injured our season won't look as rosy.
He is already our most important player, and if we burn him out or he gets injured our season won't look as rosy.
Who said that? I said no reason from my pov, can i have my pov? Also said JM has his own reasons, guess same reasons why he did what he did in Chelsea`s 2nd stint. Do i think he is stupid? Not at all, never said such a thing.
What do you think Mourinho's reason for not resting him would be?
Wow - you just know it all don't you?
Of course you can, I'm just saying that in this instance, it's a bit crazy.
I dont know why he is not resting a guy who didnt have a pre season with a team. What i know is what i saw during his 2nd stint at Chelsea, lets just say rotation of any kind if possible isnt his thing.
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