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Sun, 20 February 2022

Shiva87

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You laugh all you want but ddg and shaw feckup could have cost us points like it has done recently.
How was that a DDG feck up. That was a lucky goal. Cross which became an almost unstoppable strike with a mix of wind and a mishit.
 

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This fixture is quickly turning into the new Liverpool v Norwich of the Premier League.

Give Bielsa a new six-year deal, you cretinous, odious, dirty Leeds wankers.

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Great game, great result. Controlled the first half nicely and we're deservedly 2-0 up. Then came that period of madness in the second half. A flukey first goal followed up by them scoring immediately afterwards. I nearly lost it as I thought we were throwing it all away once again.

Thankfully we managed to get back into it after the subs. Wasn't a fan of Pogba going off for Fred but I needed up shutting my mouth because what do I know? Nice for Elanga to get the last goal too after getting hit with an object.

The game had a bit of everything really. Our first corner goal of the season, Some great team goals, Drama between the 2 teams, Tasty tackles, Sancho's best performance, impressive stuff from Pogba and Fernandes. Loved it.
 

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Scummiest fans in the league, lovely.

Sancho brilliant again, silky finish from Elanga aswell.
 

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I thought i was watching a game in the 70s or 80s, tackles flying around, wind hitting the ball and ball getting stuck in puddles. I thought was a good game in general especially given the conditions, im glad we lost our 2 goal advantage, we proved we have the grit to grab a winner. Much needed result as spurs and arsenal won and something positive to take to the champions league.
 

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McTominay poor. Wants alot and lots of energy. But often way late in challenges and lacks too much quality on the ball.
He is the ONLY one who can act as a DM (still have legs) in our team when our board decided not to backup Ralf in the transfer window in Jan.
 

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I stayed off here for the match but, I probably would have been one that concerned about removing Pogba - he was the one player that was handling the conditions well but, hindsight, brilliant subs by RR.

I also would have put money on McT getting red by end of the match, though Varane would have been in for him because he was on the edge - any other day he would have been gone, ref was lenient all the way across. But, his fire was needed in a game like this.

Sancho has been absolutely on top of his game, another great performance. I was thinking he needs to play on the right so Rashford can be on his more effective side but, in this form, whoever is coming in needs to figure out how to make that right side their own - don't change Sancho in this vein.

Lindelof, Bruno, Maguire all top performances. DDG again I think showed his worth and baffled by people saying he was at blame for a fluke goal.

Loved the little Poga/Bruno bromance at the end, Pogba telling Bruno he copied his little backheel flick over the top for the 4th goal. It was same type of flick move by Pogba that lead to the corner for our first.

He was pointing to the badge and giving them the eyes, it might have been towards our fans though not sure...
Elanga was definitely directing at the Leeds crowd, same set that hit him with an object - great along with shushing them as well for his goal.
 

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Brilliant match. They were jammy to get level. Love playing these bastards, they leave you so much space.
Lets keep it going. Have to if we’re to pip 4th.
Sancho, Bruno and Pogba were excellent.
 

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Apart from a 15 to 20 minute spell in the 2nd half, thought we were class. Throughly enjoyable game against a scummy classless club.
 

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Puzzling how Fernandes can be so much higher in MOTM ratings than Lindelof and Pogba. The lost ball was criminal in the second Leeds goal, plus he was losing balls left right and center with hero passes that never paid off. Great run for our second goal though.
The assist to Elanga was amazing as well.
 

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Just goes to show what an important part Fred plays in the overall balance of the team. Sancho righty deserved MotM and McT needs support in the midfield. I thought Wan Bisaka and Lindelöf played well too whereas, Shaw just looked sluggish at times. Pogba is running down his contract and looks completely apathetic.
 

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First game I've not been able to watch in ages but was following the score, after conceding 2 in a minute we showed strong mentality to get going again and win 4-2, I see a lot of posts about balance issues and that's been the case for feck knows how many seasons, but vital 3 points.
 

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I don't know about you all, but I was very entertained - it had it all.
 

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Ultimately good to win particularly in the conditions and there was some nice play. Bruno/Pogba/Sancho all finding some form is a big plus for us if they can stay fit. Ronaldo still needs to find some more form but I also feel like he's trying to do more to link the play which is helping.

I just really hope we find a way to be a bit more composed on the ball. I felt like we let them back in to the game and played into their hands a little, too many loose balls or unnecessarily ambitious attempted passes when we just wanted to hold the ball and slow the game down a bit. If we could get that balance I think it would help us see out games more comfortably but also probably save some energy in the players as they always seem to have to play at full throttle.
 

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Football is supposed to be enjoyed. Its supposed to be a spectacle. If as a utd fan your grumbling after that, beating them lot at their place especially after their comeback....well then its head wobble time.
 

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I hope all Leeds fans in attendance soils themselves while sleeping tonight.
 

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Players were caught out a little after half time, pitch was so water logged during the break and once the standing water drained and the rain eased off a little they were able to get a couple more goals.

Really pleased for Sancho and Lindelof, they had great games. Pogba very good first half and Ralf's subs worked brilliantly.
 

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It was a freak goal, just one of those things. You can't fault DDG, but more importantly, how was Shaw at fault?
Think hes on about Shaw at second goal. Commentators did say he was sleeping at the back post but I haven't seen replay.
 

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Exciting but flawed performance. Not a game to show we're on the path to greatness, but a fun afternoon's work nonetheless.
 

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I thought i was watching a game in the 70s or 80s, tackles flying around, wind hitting the ball and ball getting stuck in puddles. I thought was a good game in general especially given the conditions, im glad we lost our 2 goal advantage, we proved we have the grit to grab a winner. Much needed result as spurs and arsenal won and something positive to take to the champions league.
It was magnificent, the type of game anyone who played even Sunday League can relate to, awful conditions, awful pitch, horrible crowd, a real test of character.

So much modern football is so sterile and formulaic, that random element of the weather can be a leveler and makes it more a revelation of character which can be great to watch in its own way.
 

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Probably the most entertaning football this season for United. The game was played in proper old and raw fashion.

Considering the conditions can't expect fluid football throughout 90 mins. But again we witnessed the same wobbly start to the second half. Leeds were all over us for a good 10 mins or so. Substitutions turned the game in our favour although many grumbled over it. But, tonight gladly it worked for us as Fred was on song all game. We managed to control the game from the middle a bit more and he barely put a foot wrong.

Another great game from Sancho, hope he carries this form for the rest of the season and becomes the vital cog the next.

Bruno bar the error for the second goal was prolific as usual, Pogba was good too.

Defence did well, more so because of the attacking contribution but were ok defensively. Could've done more to prevent the 2nd goal.

All in all, good result and much needed 3 points to maintain our hold on the 4th spot.
 

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Think hes on about Shaw at second goal. Commentators did say he was sleeping at the back post but I haven't seen replay.
Ball should never have reached the back post, why did DDG just stand on his line and watch the ball go through his six yard box? That should be the keepers ball every time.
 

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Weak ref influenced by the scum crowd. It was nothing like it used to be back in the day, just more action than a normal PL game. Most of these players would have been crying at half-time if they had played in the 70’s or 80’s. Scrawpy Leeds opener got them going. Good subs by Ralf. Lindelöf my man of the match followed by Sancho. Ronaldo is becoming an embarrassment with his lack of pace now. City, Spurs and Scousers after Watford at home. If we can scrape 5 points from that and beat Arsenal, we May have a chance of top four.
 

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Think hes on about Shaw at second goal. Commentators did say he was sleeping at the back post but I haven't seen replay.
Oh, right.

I thought AWB was at fault for the second. His hospital pass to Bruno was risky to attempt and under hit. Debatable whether it was a foul due to the poor quality of the replay image, but I genuinely don't think he touched Bruno.
 

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Score Predictions

138,13,29
  • Man Utd win
  • Leeds United win
  • Draw

Detailed Results

  • 23% Leeds United 1:3 Man Utd
  • 19% Leeds United 1:2 Man Utd
  • 12% Leeds United 0:2 Man Utd
  • 8% Leeds United 2:2 Man Utd
  • 7% Leeds United 1:1 Man Utd
  • 6% Leeds United 0:3 Man Utd
  • 5% Leeds United 2:3 Man Utd
  • 3% Leeds United 1:4 Man Utd
  • 3% Leeds United 0:4 Man Utd
  • 3% Leeds United 2:0 Man Utd
  • 3% Leeds United 2:1 Man Utd
  • 2% Leeds United 0:1 Man Utd
  • 2% Leeds United 2:5 Man Utd
  • 1% Leeds United 2:4 Man Utd
  • 1% Leeds United 0:0 Man Utd
  • 1% Leeds United 3:0 Man Utd
  • 1% Leeds United 0:5 Man Utd
  • 1% Leeds United 5:0 Man Utd
  • 1% Leeds United 1:0 Man Utd
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Match Stats

  1. Leeds United
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Possession
54% 46%
Shots
16 15
Shots on Target
6 9
Corners
3 3
Fouls
13 19

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Paul Tierney