Rossa
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Feck me, this place is toxic. We won comfortably, so perhaps show some positivity, for once?
Highlights anyone?
Exactly. I think people were expecting some kind of domineering masterclass. 2 nil against a really tricky Brighton side, after a slew of disappointing results is very good. We were tepid in the first half but controlled the game for much of the second.We’ve had some shit results recently
That’s going to happen when nerves combine with lack of confidence
Current? This is what can be expected from the players who we played tonight. McFred will never control a midfield in the PL.Brighton played nearly a full half with one man less and they still had more passes in the whole game than us. It just shows our current inability to control or hold on to the ball.
Quite honestly the key is that we totally lack in the engine room of midfield. Fred tonight showed why he should never be near the first team. Has anyone given the ball away so often? It was sub-Sunday League stuff at times. Unforgivable that he starts in front of Lingard.Watching the psg vs real Madrid game and then watching our game, the difference tactical is scary. We won't get to an elite level if things doesn't change. Not that impressive but, a good win to keep us into contention for fourth place
Feck me, this place is toxic. We won comfortably, so perhaps show some positivity, for once?
Wishful thinking based on our experience this seasonI think the first half was possibly one of the most boring first halves I’ve seen from the team. Fortunately Ronaldo somewhat took matters into his own hands and scored a belter, one stupid mistake from Dunk later and we are in control. We created quite a number of other chances, once again were wasteful but we took the one at the end.
Hopefully this will be a turning point in results for the team.
First half was the worst I've seen in and out of possession and we were rightfully booed off.
Fred was horrendous, Rashford in his cameo was shockingly bad.
Positives for me Maguire was better, Sancho and Dalot were good, pogba was class in his cameo and Bruno and Ronnie turned up in 2nd half.
Two quality midfielders needed in the summer
It’s amusing seeing how many posters seem genuinely livid that we won
Unsure he's the answer. Matic of all people was vastly outshining him in pre-seasonGarner plus a transfer in.
First half was the worst I've seen in and out of possession and we were rightfully booed off.
Fred was horrendous, Rashford in his cameo was shockingly bad.
Positives for me Maguire was better, Sancho and Dalot were good, pogba was class in his cameo and Bruno and Ronnie turned up in 2nd half.
Two quality midfielders needed in the summer
Its utterly bizarre. Takes the buzz off (finally) winning somewhat.
Scored two goals and a clean sheet and were awful
Jaysus. Just seen the possession stats. Brighton had more possession than us. Despite having a man sent off just after half-time. That’s bad. That’s very bad.
PS this is the same Brighton team that’s caused issues for City, Chelsea etc this season!
Why is it?
So do i he’s a fecking bell endAndy Cole really hates Ian Wright.
I think you know the answer to that question. At least I hope you do!
I’m a struggling with it a bit too. Whilst dominating possession is a hallmark of the very best, I’m not sure what I would read into possession in a one-off match between two decent, but not great sides.I think you know the answer to that question. At least I hope you do!
Brighton and Wolves fall into that category of team who are just super gnarly and tough to beat. They will deservedly lose very few games over the course of the season. They generally perform well on xG, so you need to take your chances. Any sort of win against them is a good win.
Why is it an issue? have you seen the xG stats? United have a higher one than City..
Always nice to control possession but it’s not the be all that ends all.
Peter Bankes