A capable manager and players who listen to instructions and buy into the system 100%.
Premier League Gameweek 31+32
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Yep
But most of the balls played forward have been straight long balls, any player can do that, it's not like KDB has been running the show, it's just been simple balls over the top and all of a sudden Liverpool are facing their own goal!
TAA has been a liability defensively,
The funny thing about this is that we’ll play the exact same way at Wembley next week. Managers are so stubborn.
TAA is a lot better offensively than James though, the latter's overperformance this season aside. And TAA doesn't regularly play with three CBs to help him defensively.
James benefits from a back 3.
What would you change?
Guardiola is quick learner. I can’t see how Liverpool can adapt to your game. You just need to keep it up with passing through lines and you will score couple more. Trents position is shocking and puts whole back four under pressure. Liverpool can play like that against many sides but with your players in 6 gear mode Liverpool are going to be punished.
I’m struggling to understand how he was on. He was clearly ahead of his marker though not by so much. Anyway what do I care.
Liverpool’s high line makes them constantly vulnerable to quality balls into the channels. Their excellent pressing usually mitigates this, but City have:
- Defenders who can work it out from the back
- Midfielders who can receive the ball under pressure and distribute it with unerring accuracy
- Forwards who can cause havoc in the final third
I’d drop a bit deeper for a start. Probably play Keita over Henderson and start Diaz to stretch them more.
You played like this, defensively, against us in the final too. We just couldn't finish our dinner. Missed some unbelievable sitters.
Alright let me ask you a question, how do you think TAA would do for you instead of James, with that back 3 to help him?
TAA also has better fitness record doesn't he ?
Sorry I'm late to a party. It is so much better with voice.How many times have Liverpool conceded?
And how many more will the concede?
It could work though, I think you guys today is more down to not being at the races than your poor tactics. Pep has got his spot on but you are still in the game and can't possibly be as bad as 1st half. Similar to the Anfield game so far only we've got ahead instead of falling behind. You guys were much better 2nd half that time and I think will be again today.
Nah Matip is playing him on.
I mean you are creating the odd chance even if they are dominating.
theres a guy on the other side of the pitch playing him on
The high line is absolutely killing you, so that would make a lot of sense. I'd also seriously consider subbing TAA
I actually forgot Mane was playing. Hasn't really had any moments at all this half
he was on. They drew the lines and showed it.
How do you rate Rodri?
6/10, wouldn't bang
Nah, majority support who their parents support. City fans existed pre money.
Sad thing is if things stay the same for another ten years our success will seem so far gone people will refer to it like remember when United were actually good.
The fall from grace has been increble.
It's amazing how much of a Liverpool player Jota looks like
It's not as easy as that though. Bernardo's been the one playing most of those balls in behind, and look at where he's picking up the ball. It's right in the pocket in between the CBs - for anyone else that's a dangerous place to get the ball against Liverpool. Because he's so press resistant, they Liverpool don't bother to press him there and he's got the time to pick them apart there
Liverpool look nervous, wouldn’t be surprised to see more of the same.
No subs so I’m expecting 3-1 City.
Yep.
It is indeed!
He assisted the goal. We lose too much offensively without him.
He's good looking fella.
I'm expecting 3-2 Liverpool win.
Look at this guy with his high standards.
Mane levels it up.
Take Mane off I said
Knew it, lucky bastards
No mention at all during half-time of that foul on Mané that denied Foden a goal?