Manchester United 0:0 PSV Eindhoven

prath92 · Nov 25, 2015

Cheesy said:
Dull first half. Need to do a bit more in the 2nd, particularly in attack.

Hardly dull. We created 7-8 top class chances easy.

Walrus · Nov 25, 2015

#07 said:
We are not really getting much from our attacking line. Depay seems to need too many touches to make up his mind, Rooney's mind is always made up to go wide even when the quick through ball to Martial is on, and Lingard is full of work but hasn't shown much inventiveness.

We really miss Herrera's quick passing instincts in the final third. The spaces are there we're just too slow. Martial is making very good runs on the shoulder but besides Schneiderlin nobody is trying to find him.

The midfield and defence has been okay but they are not really being tested. PSV would be delighted with a point. The onus is on us to break them down. At the moment we are not doing enough.

I agree with this. Rooney has had a decent game but as a #10 he needs to be looking to create chances, not just shift it wide every time. There was a particular moment in the first half where he could have played Martial through for a one on one, but just hit it out to the right wing like always - I swear he doesn't even LOOK at the rest of the pitch, he just goes straight for the bloody right wing.

After watching last nights games I find it hard to take people seriously who are claiming that we are creating a lot of good chances. We aren't. As an attacking outfit we are miles behind Arsenal, let alone Barca and Bayern.

Rado_N · Nov 25, 2015

Mrs Smoker said:
I'm such a weirdo. I was not bored, nor do I much care that Savage is there.

You lost me there.

sugar_kane · Nov 25, 2015

As much as I hate to agree with Gobby Savage he's right that Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin paired together is slowing our whole game down.

I suspect if Herrera had been fit he might have been playing ahead of Schweinsteiger

Isotope · Nov 25, 2015

River for iphone, folks?

Pretty please..

Spock · Nov 25, 2015

We're knocking on the door but PSV are defending well. We "should" have at least one goal but finishing hasn't been our strong suit this season. We'll get the win but none of us will tell our grandchildren where we were when we beat PSV on this day.

Beachryan · Nov 25, 2015

PSV have played pretty well imo. Nailed the 'how to beat LVG blueprint': Defend with 9 behind the ball for the first 30 mins til we get tired. Waste time when possible. Then start attacking in final 10 mins of the half when we over-commit due to frustration.

Sigma · Nov 25, 2015

sugar_kane said:
As much as I hate to agree with Gobby Savage he's right that Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin paired together is slowing our whole game down.

I suspect if Herrera had been fit he might have been playing ahead of Schweinsteiger

We've seen before Herrera can't play in a 2 man midfield.

Cheesy · Nov 25, 2015

prath92 said:
Hardly dull. We created 7-8 top class chances easy.

We've made some decent chances, but it's still mostly been a relatively uninspiring performance thus far.

SinghofSteel · Nov 25, 2015

Don't understand all the hate pundits like Savage and Owen get, and never will tbh.

I think Savage has actually made a lot of sense in his commentary.

Red Pavan · Nov 25, 2015

prath92 said:
Hardly dull. We created 7-8 top class chances easy.

Are you watching this match in a parallel universe?

NorthernAvengeR · Nov 25, 2015

Rooney playing like a captain. Schneiderlin working his ass off. Questionable decision-making from Martial.

DomesticTadpole · Nov 25, 2015

sugar_kane said:
As much as I hate to agree with Gobby Savage he's right that Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin paired together is slowing our whole game down.

I suspect if Herrera had been fit he might have been playing ahead of Schweinsteiger

Wonder how BFS will be against the pace of Leicester?

Red Dreams · Nov 25, 2015

SalfordRed1960 said:
I think that would be a good move.

Do not see any movement from Depay. OR put him center and move Martial wide.

I want LvG give a rocket up his...at half time and see if it has an effect. He really needs to be more direct.

acnumber9 · Nov 25, 2015

prath92 said:
Hardly dull. We created 7-8 top class chances easy.

Is this satire?

Mustafa Ahmed · Nov 25, 2015

ivaldo said:
No thank you.

Any particular reason why?

Slevs · Nov 25, 2015

Spock said:
We're knocking on the door but PSV are defending well. We "should" have at least one goal but finishing hasn't been our strong suit this season. We'll get the win but none of us will tell our grandchildren where we were when we beat PSV on this day.

You aren't going to tell your grandchildren the night @Ish thought the cell phone light tribute was for Luke Shaw?

Mrs Smoker · Nov 25, 2015

Rado_N said:
You lost me there.

I phase him out, and don't really listen. The other commentator has a much better voice, and speaks louder and better.

All 3 United · Nov 25, 2015

Have Savage's balls dropped? It sure doesn't sound like it!

Red-Jeff · Nov 25, 2015

Rado_N said:
I need to go back to not bothering with match threads. I enjoyed that half.

Agreed, Martial had a couple good chances, Lingard had a really good chance, Rooney had a good one, as did Schweinsteiger whom was incorrectly ruled offside. We've made chances while giving them almost no chances, thought we had a pretty good half.

BootsyCollins · Nov 25, 2015

I guess i am watching a different match than many others here, because i think we played good.
Some good movements up top and Rooney has been quite good.
Only the goal missing, but that will come.

Amethyst · Nov 25, 2015

Kag said:
His positioning has been appalling. He's offering no help whatsoever to the midfield.

Schneiderlin has been screaming for him to come short all game.

His positioning could be better maybe, but that's probably the difference between playing a secondary striker in the '10' role and someone like Herrera who's more naturally a midfielder and possibly has a better understanding of where Schneiderlin and Schweinsteiger want him. He has put in some good balls though that deserved better from the other attackers and his general play has been decent in my opinion.

Let's not get carried away, I'm not saying 'he's back' or anything but it's a positive.

Sigma · Nov 25, 2015

SinghofSteel said:
Don't understand all the hate pundits like Savage and Owen get, and never will tbh.

I think Savage has actually made a lot of sense in his commentary.

I agree with you. Sometimes they do talk nonsense but who cares? It's a game where people kick a ball on some grass.

BarstoolProphet · Nov 25, 2015

If we had early season effiency then we would have scored 3-4 goals against Watford and in this game

SinghofSteel · Nov 25, 2015

For Memphis vs Ronaldo comparisons, both attempted dribbles and ended up falling over and then stayed down today!

CG1010 · Nov 25, 2015

Good going first half. On another day, Lingard, Schneiderlin and Martial would have scored one each. Should win this in the second half if we keep going like this, as we are eventually bound to make use of the good positions we are getting into.

Rooney's best performance of the season for us by far I think.

Rado_N · Nov 25, 2015

Imagine being on a BT works night out and getting stuck on a table with Owen and Savage.

Offside · Nov 25, 2015

Draw would be a disaster here. Can't let it happen.

Red Dreams · Nov 25, 2015

DomesticTadpole said:
Wonder how BFS will be against the pace of Leicester?

Have a feeling LvG expected us to be up already at half time. Then bring on Fellani at 60 mins...which may happen anyways.

prath92 · Nov 25, 2015

Red Pavan said:
Are you watching this match in a parallel universe?

If yesterday's Suarez played instead of any of Memphis lingard or martial here we would be 3-0 up at the least

pseudo_canadian · Nov 25, 2015

BootsyCollins said:
I guess i am watching a different match than many others here, because i think we played good.
Some good movements up top and Rooney has been quite good.
Only the goal missing, but that will come.

Same here. We've been great, just missing the final touch.

If people are whining after that half they need to get over themselves.

kouroux · Nov 25, 2015

Red Pavan said:
Are you watching this match in a parallel universe?

From Earth 2 most likely.

Red Dreams · Nov 25, 2015

Offside said:
Draw would be a disaster here. Can't let it happen.

not really a disaster. But we really should win this.

Kraftwerker · Nov 25, 2015

Martial and Memphis both been poor.

Biggest positive is Rooney looks on top of his game. Lingard also playing very well.

Midfield lethargic. Schneiderlin started well but faded and a few errors crept into his game.

Blind has been very good.

Give it 15 mins then switch a midfielder out for something more attack minded.

prath92 · Nov 25, 2015

acnumber9 said:
Is this satire?

Why am I not surprised you aren't happy

sugar_kane · Nov 25, 2015

Sigma said:
We've seen before Herrera can't play in a 2 man midfield.

I've certainly seen this opinion posted a few times but can't recall what games it's based on? Don't remember any particular games where he showed himself up there

AltiUn · Nov 25, 2015

Enigma_87 said:
IMO would be better as we're camped outside their box. Lingard otherwise is fine so far.

Fair enough then yeah I can see your point.

Kag · Nov 25, 2015

sugar_kane said:
As much as I hate to agree with Gobby Savage he's right that Schweinsteiger and Schneiderlin paired together is slowing our whole game down.

I suspect if Herrera had been fit he might have been playing ahead of Schweinsteiger

They're slowing it down because our attackers are standing about 40 yards ahead of theme. Only Lingard has made runs of any real quality and interest. Maybe Martial once or twice.

CG1010 · Nov 25, 2015

Red-Jeff said:
Agreed, Martial had a couple good chances, Lingard had a really good chance, Rooney had a good one, as did Schweinsteiger whom was incorrectly ruled offside. We've made chances while giving them almost no chances, thought we had a pretty good half.

Which one this? Can't remember genuinely.

Spock · Nov 25, 2015

Slevs said:
You aren't going to tell your grandchildren the night @Ish thought the cell phone light tribute was for Luke Shaw?

Chances are I'll forget all about that once we get into the post match thread.

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