Manchester United 1:2 Leicester City

Withnail · May 11, 2021

Robbie Savage talks some amount of shite... ffs

Gandalf · May 11, 2021

ThehatchetMan said:
Not alot to talk about after that game really. Tuenzebe had a very good game though in my opinion. Greenwood, Magic and Amad I thought had decent performances too.

I just really hope that Newcastle don't get a result at City now. I don't want to be looking back at this game and thinking "what if?"

Wilson is injured again, no way are Newcastle getting anything in that game

bsCallout · May 11, 2021

Think Matic & Mata shown theyre completely done at this level.

Tuanzabe seemed to have a very good game, a couple of moments on the ball were ropey but did well defensively.

Other than that I thought it was a good run our for a few players. Never want to drop points but this was probably the best scenario in which to do so. If we win on Thursday it will have been worth it.

Verminator · May 11, 2021

RUCK4444 said:
What’s he saying?

He reckons Pep is the best manager the prem has had.

Annihilate Now! · May 11, 2021

Dobba said:

I mean he wasn't good, but there was at least that period in the second half after we scored where he looked okay.

Rashford literally came on, was poor for their goal, and then just continued to give the ball away after that.

Djemba-Djemba · May 11, 2021

Jesus Christ Savage is brain dead

jeff gurr · May 11, 2021

VidaRed said:
Why are leicester celebrating like they've won a trophy ?

Because it was a huge win for Leicester & a loss would have meant no Champions League.

ha_rooney · May 11, 2021

RUCK4444 said:
What’s he saying?

Glorifying Pep & saying he’s the best manager ever in PL era & if they win the CL, greatest ever. Even Lescott is saying Sir Alex’s longevity gives him the edge.

Giggsyking · May 11, 2021

Leicester is a shitty team. I cant believe how they ended up in the top 4 race.

RooneyLegend · May 11, 2021

sparx99 said:
If Bruno was out for 2 months who would you play in the Bruno role? Van De Beek, Pogba, Lingard?

Pogba has never played well with back to goal. Lingard has had his time.

So why not the 24yr old Dutch international who has struggled in his first season in English football.

I’m not saying Donny has played well at all. It’s just that I don’t think he’s ever really played as a no 10 with Rashford, Greenwood, Cavani etc. It’s always in league cup to Europa league with the second string.

We should have been using him to sub Bruno off in games we had a comfortable lead in. Ole seems scared of subbing Bruno though.

Doesn't matter if he's a dutch international, the man is a mediocre player. Go in the market and sign a proper Bruno replacement. There's one at Spurs just waiting to be signed.

Withnail · May 11, 2021

Djemba-Djemba said:
Jesus Christ Savage is brain dead

Is he drunk or is he always like this?

NoLogo · May 11, 2021

Too bad. It was somewhat expected but still was hoping for a lucky draw. Can't say Leicster didn't deserve to win.

RUCK4444 · May 11, 2021

Verminator said:
He reckons Pep is the best manager the prem has had.

He’s a feckin idiot to be fair.

The other pundits were taking the p*as out of him at half time for his nonsense.

Jaxa · May 11, 2021

Drawfull said:
Thanks for calling me a melon though.

You’re welcome pumpkin

Withnail · May 11, 2021

ha_rooney said:
Glorifying Pep & saying he’s the best manager ever in PL era & if they win the CL, greatest ever. Even Lescott is saying Sir Alex’s longevity gives him the edge.

When he was challenged all he had to say was 'something something false 9 something'

RUCK4444 · May 11, 2021

ha_rooney said:
Glorifying Pep & saying he’s the best manager ever in PL era & if they win the CL, greatest ever. Even Lescott is saying Sir Alex’s longevity gives him the edge.

He’s a clown. I’m glad I turned over.

How he’s even a pundit I will never know.

ThehatchetMan · May 11, 2021

Gandalf said:
Wilson is injured again, no way are Newcastle getting anything in that game

Since the start of April they've beaten West Ham, Burnley and Leicester. They've also drew with Spurs and Liverpool too so they're in decent form.

The only games which Wilson has started in that time is a loss to Arsenal and the Leicester game at the weekend

James35 · May 11, 2021

I'm actually quite gutted about that game. Liverpool is hardly an easy game next even with our full strength team. 5 losses at home in 17 isn’t great either. Don't want to be going into a European final in bad form.

Our squad needs a serious injection in quality mind if we are ever to win the league and CL again anytime soon.

Drawfull · May 11, 2021

Jaxa said:
You’re welcome pumpkin

Bless.

hubbuh · May 11, 2021

RUCK4444 said:
I’m not one to criticise usually but it was too excessive, I p*ssed myself laughing when I saw the lineup.

You can't expect the likes of Bruno, Pogba and Shaw to start three big games in the space of 5 days. Not excessive at all in my opinion. There was no alternative. That game could have quite easily have been a draw so it's not like it was the wrong decision.

GaryLifo · May 11, 2021

jeff gurr said:
Because it was a huge win for Leicester & a loss would have meant no Champions League.

True, but you've two more difficult games left and will be against sides who will be trying far harder to win and won't be playing their reserves

DomesticTadpole · May 11, 2021

pauldyson1uk said:
we need to beat Liverpool now or this defeat is wasted.

Exactly. We will look foolish otherwise. Leicester are still capable of going to Chelsea next midweek and losing.

Jaxa · May 11, 2021

Again Ole’s substitutions very questionable

We looked worse after they came on, the team was clear as day struggling in Midfield and he brought on Cavani and Rashford ?

Donny and Mata played a 2/10 match and stayed until the end,

He should have took Donny, Mata and Elanga off for Pogba, Bruno and Scott and we won that game.

DomesticTadpole · May 11, 2021

Jaxa said:
Again Ole’s substitutions very questionable

We looked worse after they came on, the team was clear as day struggling in Midfield and he brought on Cavani and Rashford ?

Donny and Mata played a 2/10 match and stayed until the end,

He should have took Donny, Mata and Elanga off for Pogba, Bruno and Scott and we won that game.

Maybe that was the plan, players get a run out, some prove they shouldn't be getting a run out, screw over the scousers. That said it will mean nothing if we do not beat Liverpool on Thursday.

hubbuh · May 11, 2021

Robbie Savage is such a disgusting scrote. Also, Lescott should really know Fergie was the manager for 26 years. He's a paid pundit ffs

jeff gurr · May 11, 2021

GaryLifo said:
True, but you've two more difficult games left and will be against sides who will be trying far harder to win and won't be playing their reserves

I agree 100%. I was just responding to the comments about them celebrating.

Houdini · May 11, 2021

Withnail said:
Is he drunk or is he always like this?

always like this. but the commentator was faping over Leicester and City's trophy during the hole match.

Withnail · May 11, 2021

Houdini said:
always like this. but the commentator was faping over Leicester and City's trophy during the hole match.

Yeah that was that gimp, Chris Sutton.

Jaxa · May 11, 2021

DomesticTadpole said:
Maybe that was the plan, players get a run out, some prove they shouldn't be getting a run out, screw over the scousers. That said it will mean nothing if we do not beat Liverpool on Thursday.

Well that’s it, it will taste extremely sweet and I think will genuinely send the dippers into overdrive if we drop points here and then go and play them off the park on Thursday and bang that final nail in the coffin for there chances of UCL next season

RUCK4444 · May 11, 2021

Harry Harries said:
You can't expect the likes of Bruno, Pogba and Shaw to start three big games in the space of 5 days. Not excessive at all in my opinion. There was no alternative. That game could have quite easily have been a draw so it's not like it was the wrong decision.

I didn’t say those players names though.

What I’m saying is we could have spread the rest through the four games, rather than resting our entire defence, midfield and attack (apart from Greenwood.)

Look at the starting lineup. Was it only Greenwood who played in the previous game?
That’s a bit OTT. And like I say I’m usually defensive of Ole’s approach but I thought it was a bit odd tonight.

Perhaps losing here with a weakened team and fielding a full strength team against Liverpool is something he’s happy to do in the circumstances (with top four sealed and Liverpool struggling for that.)

Sleigh · May 11, 2021

Withnail said:
Yeah that was that gimp, Chris Sutton.

I think everyone dislikes Sutton.

When Rodgers joined us, he alienated the Leicester fan base by stating that we were a step down and that Celtic reserves were bigger than Leicester.

hubbuh · May 11, 2021

RUCK4444 said:
I didn’t say those players names though.

What I’m saying is we could have spread the rest through the four games, rather than resting our entire defence, midfield and attack (apart from Greenwood.)

Look at the starting lineup. Was it only Greenwood who played in the previous game?
That’s a bit OTT. And like I say I’m usually defensive of Ole’s approach but I thought it was a bit odd tonight.

Perhaps losing here with a weakened team and fielding a full strength team against Liverpool is something he’s happy to do in the circumstances (with top four sealed and Liverpool struggling for that.)

Well you didn't say any names so I just assumed you'd be referring to our most important and influential players. Who did you want to see starting if not them three, then?

Why spread rotation across the 4 games, though? We had a European semi on Thursday which we lost despite putting out a full strength team, a game on Sunday away to Villa that was a must win to secure top 4, the game tonight which had reduced relevance given we beat Villa 2 days ago and then Liverpool in 2 days time which is absolutely massive for obvious reasons. I wanted players rested against Roma but as it turns out they gave us a game and it could have been even hairier had we fielded a significantly weakened side. We're into the EL final, top 4 and potentially second place is sewn up and we can field a full strength team against our arch rivals, all in the space of 8 days. Going 75% full strength in all of the games would have been extremely risky and we could have easily have gone out of the EL, potentially dropped points to Villa and then faced Leicester and Liverpool needing to win both games urgently. Ole has taken the right course of action, absolutely no question in my opinion.

justsomebloke · May 11, 2021

bsCallout said:
Think Matic & Mata shown theyre completely done at this level.

Tuanzabe seemed to have a very good game, a couple of moments on the ball were ropey but did well defensively.

Other than that I thought it was a good run our for a few players. Never want to drop points but this was probably the best scenario in which to do so. If we win on Thursday it will have been worth it.

I thought Matic was excellent - a clear 8 in the first half, if no more than a 6 in the second.

bsCallout · May 11, 2021

justsomebloke said:
I thought Matic was excellent - a clear 8 in the first half, if no more than a 6 in the second.

Seems the general consensus.

Can't see how a CDM that gave away the ball conversing chances in dangerous areas, poor for both goals, and dreadful for the Ihaenacho chance can have had a good game in any way.

DomesticTadpole · May 11, 2021

Sleigh said:
I think everyone dislikes Sutton.

When Rodgers joined us, he alienated the Leicester fan base by stating that we were a step down and that Celtic reserves were bigger than Leicester.

At least Leicester have a good chance to be in the CL.

justsomebloke · May 11, 2021

Hehe, something out of the ordinary. Pity with the result, but what could you expect. Plenty of observations to make though:

- Leicester mostly pretty tame, and seemed low on confidence. No way would they have held on to that lead if they had to do it for much longer than 20 minutes. with how they struggled against our second string, and how they looked overwhelmed as soon as we put three regulars on, you come away from the game feeling we actually showed today we are the better team.

- Another good one by De Gea. Didn't put a foot wrong, and a couple of good saves.
- Really wobbly start by Telles, but it looked like he gained in confidence as the game went on. That's a useful plus.
- I thought Bailly was horrible in the first half, not very visible in the second (which is fine for a CB). That's two weak perfomances in a row from him.
- Tuanzebe: Lots of positives, lots of negatives. Must shoulder much of the blame for the first goal, headlessly pushing out when Telles was already pressing high. But also some key interventions in both halves, and likewise seemed to gain in confidence
- Really not a good game by Williams, who seems unable to execute safe passing with reasonable regularity and was often badly placed defensively
- Matic imperious in the first half, where he really held it all together. but anonymous in the second
- DvB didn't exactly play himself into consideration for the no 8 role. Such a lot of imprecise passing, precious little creative impact
- Elanga looked overmatched on this level. Too earlu for him
- Mata had some brilliant stuff after the big guns came on, and delivered the key pass for the attack that led to Greenwood's goal, but otherwise a bit out of depth
- Still like what I'm seeing from Diallo - coming along very nicely indeed
- Felt like we saw Greenwood at a new level today - not just playing well, but looking every bit the seasoned star out there, and looked like he was comfortable being the main man and shouldering the burden. Great to see.

tomaldinho1 · May 11, 2021

ha_rooney said:
Glorifying Pep & saying he’s the best manager ever in PL era & if they win the CL, greatest ever. Even Lescott is saying Sir Alex’s longevity gives him the edge.

Yep SAF had such a cushty seat when he joined United, coming off the back of multiple title wins and with a blank chequebook...

darko · May 12, 2021

James35 said:
I'm actually quite gutted about that game. Liverpool is hardly an easy game next even with our full strength team. 5 losses at home in 17 isn’t great either. Don't want to be going into a European final in bad form.

Our squad needs a serious injection in quality mind if we are ever to win the league and CL again anytime soon.

Relax. They played two days ago and have another match in two days. The players are not super human. As far as I am concerned, they lost three in fifteen at home. These two are not two I am looking to use as an evaluation marker on their home form. They've virtually locked second place and the main aim to is to be ready for the Europa League final.

Bullhitter · May 12, 2021

TMDaines said:
Have you posted in the wrong thread?

Berbasbullet said:
Wow what an addition to this forum you are.

I can say safely I actually wouldn’t, genuinely 4 games in 8 days is too much. It’s the person who scheduled its fault.

united_99 said:
Well yeah obviously why would you care if our players - who have had a more congested schedule this season than any other team in Europe anyway - get injured by playing 4 games in 8 days.

space said:
literally have 4 games in 8 days?

Dave Smith said:
Mate, this is to feck the Dippers over. Chelsea also benefit by this. The big boys will be back for them.

JustinC00 said:
jog on

Godfather said:
How exactly is that smalltime?

acnumber9 said:
They played two days ago and play again in two days. What the hell do you expect?

Solius said:
Small time and petty to play this line-up when we've only just played 48 hours ago?

Halftrack said:
How is it small-time and petty? Do you honestly think this has anything to do with other teams?

Come on, you guys are willfully deluded if you think the last two team selections are the same if the Leicester and Liverpool games were played in reverse order.

It is small-time and petty, opportunistic and done because it is Liverpool. If Solskjaer had given up on the league which tonight's team suggests then he should have rested against Villa who have nothing to play for, that is what would have been in the best interests of the integrity of the league. He didn't and done so again because it is Liverpool. He'd have done the same if it was City and probably nobody else.

As @Dave Smith says Chelsea stand to benefit from this as it gives a better chance of you lot taking points off Liverpool but I can remove my bias from the situation and still think it is wrong.

Honestly don't know who you guys are trying to fool, to be honest thought you'd all just be laughing at the fact you've possibly got one over Liverpool not denying that you've done it.

Liverpool have a hand in this too by the way, whoever from their side agreed to play the game on Thursday needs sacking because you could see this scenario coming a mile off.

charlenefan · May 12, 2021

Why aren't these threads closed when the post match threads are opened?

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