Manchester United 2:1 Chelsea

glasgow 21 · Dec 6, 2023

Stookie said:
The inevitable equaliser. Onana should have saved that. He dives and the ball goes under his hand

you believe what you want in your head but the truth is something way different.

DWelbz19 · Dec 6, 2023

Cassidy said:
Varane being total trash this season probably

Lindelof has been just as bad in virtually every game I’ve seen of him in the past 2 months. He also has far less credit in the bank on previous seasons form too

Bobski · Dec 6, 2023

Antony had a very good half by the way.

RedIan · Dec 6, 2023

Decent half, we should have scored more on chances. We still look very shaky every time chelsea attack.
Whilst Mct is a goal threat for us , id put mainoo in to tighten our midfield up.

el3mel · Dec 6, 2023

Andycoleno9 said:
It is probably said but where is Varane? Injured ?

Banished like Sancho.

El Jefe · Dec 6, 2023

It’s easy to blame Onana but you see many goals conceded like that. Those unsighted slow balls always seem to creep in if placed well.

Zlatan 7 · Dec 6, 2023

Neil_Buchanan said:
De gea would have saved that

It went in so slowly I couldn’t actually believe Onana didn’t save it

Rockets Redglare · Dec 6, 2023

Snow said:
Agree. Just frustrating that he's not better close to the opposition box.

Oh definitely mate, it’s good to see a bit of effort though at least.

90 + 5min · Dec 6, 2023

tothetop96 said:
Garnacho does everything Rashford gets absolutely slaughtered for. He’s constantly losing the ball

Garnacho right now is like prime Messi if you compare to Rashford.

the hea · Dec 6, 2023

We have looked good going forward but Amrabat and McTominay in midfield is an massive issue, neither of them are able to defend and are leaving our defence very exposed.

Mr Pigeon · Dec 6, 2023

We've played some nice football at times but against a less shit side, with attackers who weren't as allergic to scoring as our are, we'd be fecked right now.

But it was entertaining at least. I wonder if our energy levels will be the same in the second half.

Tom Van Persie · Dec 6, 2023

sebsheep said:
He's obviously not, but this is the caf...

He's going to get blamed by some for every goal we concede.

MrBest · Dec 6, 2023

At this stage, I just appreciate the good performance, the desire, the press, the chances. I just hope we do the same in second half and build on playing more positive like this.

Still ill · Dec 6, 2023

Bobski said:
Antony had a very good half by the way.

Excellent. Worked hard, used the ball well.

Rodgerzzz · Dec 6, 2023

First 25 minutes again we've been brilliant, but with the Chelsea equalizer I can just see this getting away from us again in the second half. Much more cause for optimism though, seeing them work as a unit when pressing without having to carry one or two players has created a lot chances. Surprised about the Amrabat comments, apart from that silly pass I think he's made some good interceptions & kept the ball moving going forward.

Pughnichi · Dec 6, 2023

Onana not to blame for the goal. Palmer has found the corner from an unlikely position.

Lindelof shouldn’t be letting him get anywhere near to getting a shit off. Weak

entertaining 1st half though. I’m not sat here raging at how useless we’ve been.

agree with earlier poster that whilst he might get you a goal, McT just doesn’t offer anything off the ball.

don’t know what Chelsea need to do to get a yellow either. More so based on what we have received yellows for.

Rashford needs to remain on the bench. I couldn’t bare to see him introduced and kill any/all attacks

side note, Scholes is insufferable

Bobski · Dec 6, 2023

RedIan said:
Decent half, we should have score more on chances. We still look very shaky every time chelsea attack.
Whilst Mct is a goal threat for is id put mainoo in to tighten midfield up.

McT looked injured coming off so that change might be forced.

joedirt87 · Dec 6, 2023

No matter how many we score under Erik we will always concede an equal amount or more with his disregard for the importance of midfield.

Sandikan · Dec 6, 2023

the_cliff said:
Hojlund is the last thing we as a club needed. Terrible signing.

Right plater, wrong role.
He needed to be an option for a season or 2 gaining experience.
Not thrown in as the main guy.

Rojofiam · Dec 6, 2023

Get Mainoo on and please don't drop points against this horrible Chelsea side.

Solius · Dec 6, 2023

Much much better today. Lots more energy. Good decisions for the most part too. Should be about 3 ahead.

Rustyspider13 · Dec 6, 2023

Such a frustrating game. We have played so well in building attacks. We're actually passing with speed and purpose. But in front of goal we just lose all decision making. Pass instead of shot, shot instead of pass. If one of Licha or Casemiro were fit, we'd be out of sight in this game.

But we need to keep going. If we can keep the pressure, then we'll get chances. I'm just worried players will run out of steam. But if that doesn't happen I'm confident of a win.

George The Best · Dec 6, 2023

space said:
Onana should have saved that... his dive is so strange and slightly early. What a terrible signing

He had no chance, it was very well placed into the side-netting

RedDevilQuebecois · Dec 6, 2023

Unam333 said:
The first half looks pretty good. I would to see Mainoo on for McTominaray around the 60 minute mark.

With the knock that McTominay took, I would be surprised if he starts the second half even though he played through it until halftime.

Tom Van Persie · Dec 6, 2023

Bobski said:
Antony had a very good half by the way.

Agreed. One of our best players.

DickDastardly · Dec 6, 2023

Really good game of football from us.

With the pen and that Scotty header, could have had 3 goals.

Intense, hard work. Top three running.
Wonderful to see

Banana Republic · Dec 6, 2023

Onana had no chance with that goal.
It was right in the corner from a cut back shot, well outside his reach.
The keeper has to cover both posts.
The fault was conceding in possession and allowing Chelsea to get the ball to Palmer unchallenged.
The defence didn’t smother Palmer to stop him getting a shot off.

Cassidy · Dec 6, 2023

Bobski said:
Antony had a very good half by the way.

Low bar

Walters_19_MuFc · Dec 6, 2023

As with Gala and Copenhagen, by far the better team. Unfortunately, we've not taken our chances and find ourselves going in at half time 1-1.

That said, I personally feel if we continue playing the way we have, we'll go onto win this. We just need to make sure we don't lose the ball in silly areas and get countered.

criticalanalysis · Dec 6, 2023

Some of the Hojlund bashing is a bit weird. He's had one chance and then barely any service at all. He's been completely selfless and laid off simple but progressive balls to EVERYONE else and never gets anything back. Garnacho and McTominay are basically feeding off him but also taking all his chances and spaces.

tomaldinho1 · Dec 6, 2023

MrBest said:
At this stage, I just appreciate the good performance, the desire, the press, the chances. I just hope we do the same in second half and build on playing more positive like this.

100% this. Happy to say we've been easily the better team for once.

TsuWave · Dec 6, 2023

ArmaDino said:
Good thing you were Pogba all the way

I don't know what this means, and why you're talking about Pogba in the United vs Chelsea PL 2023 match thread

Red Royal · Dec 6, 2023

MrBest said:
At this stage, I just appreciate the good performance, the desire, the press, the chances. I just hope we do the same in second half and build on playing more positive like this.

And get Rasmus a goal!

90 + 5min · Dec 6, 2023

Unam333 said:
The first half looks pretty good. I would to see Mainoo on for McTominaray around the 60 minute mark.

How can someone want to replace best United player today? McTominay and Fernandes are so important today with their direct, aggressive play. Mainoo is good at holding ball and starting plays. We don't need that right now.

kouroux · Dec 6, 2023

We scored our usual 1 goal. Don't expect much more, we have clowns attacking for us

Oranges038 · Dec 6, 2023

tothetop96 said:
Garnacho does everything Rashford gets absolutely slaughtered for. He’s constantly losing the ball

Aside from the not running and tracking back part.

MayosNoun · Dec 6, 2023

Unam333 said:
The first half looks pretty good. I would to see Mainoo on for McTominaray around the 60 minute mark.

So would I.

McTominay has been the most dangerous player here.

Teja · Dec 6, 2023

I think dropping Rashford makes a huge difference to our pressing game. We basically use the same scheme as teams like Newcastle but their wingers (Almiron, Gordon) work like they're possessed and Isak isn't a slouch either.

The whole thing falls apart when you have to carry guys like Rashford / Martial.

Woziak · Dec 6, 2023

SAF is the GOAT said:
Bottlers FC at it again

I’ve made a small fortune backing the other team to win or draw every time United go into a lead this season. If we are 2-1 or 3-2 up with 10 mins to go put £20 each on the other team to win or draw. At least we can Make some money out of our misery this season ?

mitchmouse · Dec 6, 2023

Have to presume that was our "good" half... worried about the second 45

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