Recent content by emdee

Aside from passing, he just doesn't possess the attributes needed to excel in a deeper role, that's just not the type of player he is. All the questions about consistency/effort are nonexistent when he's further up - I don't think he's had a single poor game in an attacking role this year. This...

I wonder what the plan is here? Could we see a January move? With a fully fit squad I think it looks quite clear he isn't part of the desired starting group in the big games. I get it from Ole's view with his choices for the midfield two given what he contributes defensively and if you were to...

Overall, I thought he was okay (aside from the hb, obviously). I don't think his play today was night and day different than some of the games earlier he was being praised for. He wasn't creating scoring chances but that's not his current role. His distribution was sound and he was involved in...

The margins between the different levels of player quality is so thin and confidence is a huge factor. Martial looks like a completely different player but he's been this player. The difference between Martial now and seasons past is that he has a secured role at his optimal position and a...

One of his best performances of the season. His play leading up to the Greenwood goal was incredible. He looks like a completely different player.

There was a play in the second half where Grealish and another Villa player had him cornered near the sideline area of the halfway mark and he casually beat the double got free and played a ball to Shaw who was in great attacking position. The skill he displays sometimes for a player of his size...

Bruno has been a great addition so far, no doubt about that. But I don't think it is fair to the contributions and development of the other players if this current play is attributed just to him. Over the season we saw the team slowly improving and showing tangible signs, especially in big...

Because one player isn't solely responsible for this level of play. The team prior to Bruno - and with Rashford healthy - was growing and winning some marquee games, the consistency just wasn't there because of the injuries and lack of depth.

I find it fascinating how his game/performance is evaluated by some: Contained, disciplined and making contributions as a dlp - no goals; not as involved; supporting role player; luxury player, etc. Playmaker with good statistical output - undisciplined; doing too much; not a midfielder...

Pogba is the solution, not the problem. Right now, he's the sole creative outlet on a team devoid of attacking talent and philosophy. Pretty much anything of note goes through him and he's asked to "keep it simple" while at the same time tasked with creating the opportunities on a static and...

Attack was much better today thanks in part to his movement which opened things for Martial and Pogba. There was a noticeable drop in play when Lukaku came on.

He was brilliant for the most part and put together another very good game. His error though that led to the eventual Everton goal perfectly captures the arrogance/football IQ that is holding him back from being one of the best in the world. The situation (your half) nor the teammate (Mata -...

Dembele has been riding the bench recently and didn't play today even with Messi out. Could be available at a discount in January.

Technical ability, none of it. Incredible how such a flawed player could be undroppable at Man United.

A lesser player in a similar situation (inconsistent opportunity) would have no confidence to pull out the performances he's had recently. Great talent who proving his mental toughness.