[arnie_ni]

Any more examples to back this assertion?

Watch any game this season. He's done and we need a replacement

 

[Organic Potatoes]

MOTM

• Matic
• Lukaku
• Mata

 

[Art]

Rom's attitude and workrate is like that of a captain. Truly great to see.

 

[ash_86]

Good performance form the team after a slow start. We need the FB's to be more adventurous and productive.

 

[Cutch]

Any more examples to back this assertion?

Examples as in matches? Take your pick from this season. Then watch other top teams and see what they get out of their fullbacks

 

[Carolina Red]

I've received a lot of abuse for talking up McTominay. My current tagline is a reflection of one of my slightly wummy posts about him. But he's such a clever player. I'm glad we have him.

I like him.

 

[Hansa]

Such a terrible footballer he has become

A physical beast. In the old days, when fullbacks weren't expected to chase up and down, he would have been sensational. Now, though, he's clearly a weak link in our attacking play.

 

[TMDaines]

Anyone in Stretford End T2 row 45-55 seats 140-160 fancy singing second half? Worst atmosphere ever. There’s two of us only giving it a go.

 

[Ban]

Mata has to play every game.

 

[Dante]

Luke Shaws tits actually bounce as he runs ffs

Do you even lift, bro?

 

[RedTillI'mDead]

Decent performance, excellent goal.

Boring performance

 

[Smores]

We desperately need a proper CM, we need someone else to provide attacking intent.

We're having to play two DMs due to Pogba lack of positional sense but when our full backs offer little going forward it means we only attack with 4 players.

 

[Loublaze]

same crap, different day. Boring uninspiring football. Positive is we are winning i guess

I don't get this, the mentality and approach today is a world of difference from the one United took into the game against Sevilla. The tempo is up and we've played the ball on the ground, actually played quite a few nice 1-2s but the finishing just wasn't there. This isn't the pragmatic zombie stuff we've become accustomed to. Just need to kill them off.

 

[Eddy_JukeZ]

Pretty drab affair.

Valencia has become useless sadly. He kills most of our attacks and build-up with his pondering of the ball.

 

[100]

Tony Valencia in attack is an absolute mystery these days - seems like he has a mental block about trying anything creative.

 

[edcunited1878]

When Tony V gets the ball, more times than not, this is it....

 

[Bastian]

That green plus sign for the assist made me think for a minute Matic was carrying a knock

 

[edgar allan]

What's the rest of the words of the Liverpool and man city chant?

 

[Sandyman]

Tactical Masterclass.

But we have been comfortable throughout. Brighton are defending deep and have lot of defenders sitting back when we have the ball.

 

[spiriticon]

That was alright. Nothing spectacular, but at least there was enough attacking intent to call it a decent half.

 

[Dolf]

Martial, sanchez and mata would be my choice for 4231 formation.

They would link up so perfectly

 

[MAME DIOUF 32]

Wouldn't call this a "reaction" to the Sevilla game but it's been pretty positive.

 

[Adam-Utd]

Defenders not bringing the ball forward, no running with purpose, jogging everywhere and taking an age to do it.

Until we get some tempo in our play we will never get better.

 

[Ban]

We need a RB in the summer.
McTominay having another good game.

 

[Treble]

Boring performance

Most decent performances of Jose teams are like that: boredom and job done.

 

[Jake]

Anyone who doesn’t want Valencia replaced this summer is absolutely mental.

I’d replace Shaw / young first.

Fair enough with the ball at his feet Valencia shits himself. However running onto it I have full confidence with him. He’s powerful and causes lots of problems.

Our left back strength is just shocking. Actually it’s unacceptable. We have Ashley Young there and he’s doing a decent job, Luke Shaw who is actually just shocking really, let’s be honest, I think 40-60m spent there will be more beneficial than any other signing whatsoever

 

[Jazz]

Good to get that goal. Another one should do it.

 

[Wal2Fra]

Luke Shaw has a similar chest to me. I haven't gone for a run in over a year.

 

[Cutch]

A physical beast. In the old days, when fullbacks weren't expected to chase up and down, he would have been sensational. Now, though, he's clearly a weak link in our attacking play.

He did used to get up and down though. He used to be a box to box beast. Now though he has no interest in attacking or taking any sort of risks. Think the captaincy probably doesn’t help. Probably trying too hard to set an example and not do anything wrong

 

[simplyared]

The opposition.

 

[RedDevilRoshi]

Ok thus far. Got the goal to settle the nerves.

 

[RedCurry]

This club has ‘eritage of winning FA Cup. I fully expect Jose to deliver.

 

[Hansa]

Anyone in Stretford End T2 row 45-55 seats 140-160 fancy singing second half? Worst atmosphere ever. There’s two of us only giving it a go.

Heard the home fans on the telly for the first time this season. A good rendition of Spirit in the sky. Away fans strangely silent.

 

[walkinhop]

I don't get this, the mentality and approach today is a world of difference from the one United took into the game against Sevilla. The tempo is up and we've played the ball on the ground, actually played quite a few nice 1-2s but the finishing just wasn't there. This isn't the pragmatic zombie stuff we've become accustomed to. Just need to kill them off.

Uhm, no. We've seen 5 forward passes, a couple of one-twos and plenty of crosses from the wings. Nothing to write home about. If anything, they've grown more into the game with time.

 

[el3mel]

Great goal, very, very poor performance. Zero intensity or urgency.

Hands down Lukaku is our best player not just today but in this team in general. The only player that fights for everything and never hides even when he's not having a good game, saved us a lot.

Valencia is by far our worst player again followed shortly by Scott. Our midfield is non existent but Brighton is so poor to exploit it.

 

[Irrational.]

I think Juggasaurus Rex has done okay actually.

 

[Dante]

I like him.

Good. Then you're not one of those football watchers who only peeks at games between sips of beer.

He's a proper footballer's footballer. If you've ever played the game, you'll appreciate what he brings to the side.

 

[AngliaRed]

Im more impressed with the home support. Very loud, good to hear, especially showing support to the manager.

I can’t help but say, Surely this is Valencias last season as 1st choice RB. He cant cross and his positional awareness is sometimes terrible. He constantly goes backwards and must be so predictable to play against. A likeable guy but I’m certain a RB will be JMs priority in the summer.

 

[Nikelesh Reddy]

Today isn't about style,it's all about getting the job done...Now let's just get the 2nd and close this game out...

 

[C3Pique]

Do you even lift, bro?

Only thing Luke has been lifting is KFC burritos

 

[Camilo]

Poor half of football. It's important we win, but it's so slow, we have so little threat.