And Pogba. Not giving Lukaku the chance for the hat-trick is disgraceful.
I disagree. It's definitely a nice notion. However, going against the team instructions for the sake of a romantic idea (needed to word that better!) is not good. The fact Pogba took it and there were no arguments is a good sign. No questions asked...just get on with it mantra.
Also, if Lukaku had have taken it and skewiffed it, then it brings negativity all over again. Allow him his game changing day at the office.
How can you complain after a win against a tricky opponent that has only been beaten once in years.
And also with so many injuries and several tired players. A win is a win.
A quite magnificent win when all momentum seemed to be against us.
Brilliant game, i think it's safe to say Manchester United are back.
Absolutely. It's been like this for weeks now. Under Jose every now and then a wild game was had, swiftly followed by dire mediocrity at best. United is back, with all the tension and nerves it used to bring.
Top 4, and only 3 off 3rd!
I'm loving that what I wished for might yet come true. Us 4th, Tottenham 5th...just to put well and truly to bed the idea of Poch being a shoo in ahead of Ole. But us 3rd and them 5th is absolutely fine by me!
Some might say Ole had a bit of luck today (some great quality goals) to get out a jam but good managers tend to look a bit lucky at times.
Onwards!
He's certainly getting his fair share of late. But each consecutive tweak he made turned to goal. Pereira more central areas in the second half....goal and as assist. Dalot on the right....assist and time and again opening up space not previously there. Pogba further forward at the end, pivot and more danger. Fred brought on...assist for the winner. Unbelievable.
Lukaku finished well. It's obvious he's a finisher but can't control well.
Pogba should be taken off pens tbf.
Shaw was good. Andreas (beside his goal) was terrible, so many misplaced passes and losses of possession.
Dalot coming on changed the game, Sanchez is a curse.
Decent overview. Pereira for his goal and assist was brilliant. Everything else was very ropey. But given the eventual difference his contribution made I'll cut him slack.
How good is Shaw of late?! Dalot is going to be the most dynamic and vital signing we've made in the coming years.
Sanchez....good lord. The footballing grim reaper is banging down his door. He should've come to us all those years ago after Udinese.
Agree that Pogba should be taken off penalties or at least completely change his run up. Some might argue that if he's in control of his run up and most of his eventual strikes are with conviction and accuracy, then what's the problem. I just feel that run up has potential to add a randomizer to an already nervous situation.
Havent seen game but presume lukaku fumbled 2 goals in? Just like his previous 100 premiership goals?
Hahah for once no, I am glad to report. Two stunningly precise right foot finishes. Finishes from rare opportunities that the likes of Aguero and Nistelrooy and so on would be proud of.