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    redshaw

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    We need to be getting Cavani on the end of things. Mostly been AWB Rashford and Bruno.
     

    Scarlett Dracarys

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    I love how exciting this season is compared to last season. It's not a one horse race and everyone is fighting for a chance to snag that trophy. We have a better chance than some and I'm sure the lads will give it all they have. Let's not forget they're still human and will make mistakes. Hopefully they don't make too many mistakes :nervous:
     

    tjb

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    Only bruno and Pogba are willing to shoot from distance
     

    Ranchero

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    Goals come when you create chances, and we've had 4-5 good chances and positions in that half and could've easily had a goal. We've controlled the possession, controlled the territory and stopped Arsenals transitions so that they created pretty much nothing, and had the chances ourselves. Just gotta get the final ball/shot right here. Bruno had the one chance plus his free kick being a great chance, Fred denied by a brilliant finger tip save from Leno, Rashford had the one counter where he made the wrong choice once and the other time got crowded out before he could tap it in. It's all happening around Arsenal's box, and we just need to keep that up.
    Arsenal have been happy to catch us on the counter. I hope we can just up the intensity a bit. This is a must win game. With any luck our habit of coming on stronger in the second half of games will come into play.
     

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    As many called, the McFred double was so unnecessary - we have been much better since adding Martial in - it's this natural defensive instinct that makes our life harder than it needs to be. They are a midtable team when their best players are out and it's all about sustained pressure now, move the ball quickly and keep them on the move, going to be lots of space for long shots if someone lurks outside the area, similar to Hojberg goal other day.
     

    Andycoleno9

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    Last season was the first time in a decade we had two strikers score 20+ league goals.

    But don't let facts dictate your opinions.
    Problem is that Rashford and Martial are in first team for 6 seasons now. And all 6 seasons they are playing hot and cold. "They are young" excuse can't be used anymore. Both have some huge flaws in their game and it is not looking that they will change. If this is their maxed level then it is not good enough. It is good, both are very good players but for winning something....it is not
     

    Teja

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    So he shouldn't try and get a shot off? Blimey this place is impressive. . If it was Martial there is no doubt you'd all be on his back.

    He could've lashed this one with his left foot too, but he's pretty cool under those circumstances and can usually make things happen. Just the one time when it didn't work.
     

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    We need a right winger. Sancho alone and this is a different direction for our attacking play. Rashford should be on the left perhaps competing with Martial as he's out of form via the middle.
    I think we need both tbh. Sancho and a prime striker.
     

    Globule

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    If Rashford was on the left he stroke that first time with his right foot. Playing him on the right is the dumbest move Ole has done.
    Not just that, if Greenwood came on the right and we shifted Rashford to the left, it may well have been Greenwood in that position for the chance - I'd fancy greenwood more than Rashford from that position.
     

    JJ12

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    Rashford’s form is frustrating - he’s a due a winner
     

    bsCallout

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    He could've lashed this one with his left foot too, but he's pretty cool under those circumstances and can usually make things happen. Just the one time when it didn't work.
    The chances aren't even similar.

     

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    A natural goal scorer takes that first time.
    True but its still a difficult one going backwards, ball at pace on your weak foot... A lot of the time that just spins off target.

    Still should have attempted it, but he wanted to work a better chance for himself, and nearly did to be fair.
     

    FrankDrebin

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    Also not liking the amount of times our players are going down to easily, looking at you Bruno and Rashford as the main culprits.
     
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Player Ratings

5.5 Total Average Rating

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Score Predictions

112,54,36
  • Man Utd win
  • Arsenal win
  • Draw

Detailed Results

  • 27% Arsenal 1:2 Man Utd
  • 13% Arsenal 1:3 Man Utd
  • 10% Arsenal 1:1 Man Utd
  • 9% Arsenal 2:1 Man Utd
  • 9% Arsenal 2:0 Man Utd
  • 7% Arsenal 0:2 Man Utd
  • 5% Arsenal 2:2 Man Utd
  • 3% Arsenal 0:1 Man Utd
  • 2% Arsenal 3:1 Man Utd
  • 2% Arsenal 0:0 Man Utd
  • 2% Arsenal 1:0 Man Utd
  • 1% Arsenal 4:0 Man Utd
  • 1% Arsenal 5:0 Man Utd
  • 1% Arsenal 2:3 Man Utd
  • 1% Arsenal 0:3 Man Utd
  • 1% Arsenal 3:0 Man Utd
  • 1% Arsenal 1:4 Man Utd
  • 0% Arsenal 2:4 Man Utd
  • 0% Arsenal 0:4 Man Utd
  • 0% Arsenal 0:5 Man Utd
  • 0% Arsenal 3:3 Man Utd
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Match Stats

  1. Arsenal
  2. Man Utd
Possession
43% 57%
Shots
17 14
Shots on Target
3 3
Corners
4 7
Fouls
9 16

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Michael Oliver