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UEFA Youth League - Man Utd vs Benfica
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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.
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KM
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Sorry my bad, I'll amend it.3pm BST?
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Doubt it. He probably got back yesterday, if he has.Two wins and a draw from 3 matches. Win against Benfica and our youngster have a great chance to go in next round. Any news on Gomes? Will he be available to today's game?
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They arrived back yesterday No chance he'll play.Doubt it. He probably got back yesterday, if he has.
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Did not recover from injury from the weekend I think.Where's O'Connor?
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Is Chris Willock playing for Benfica? I remember he moved there from Arsenal in the summer. Might be too old though.
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Benfica score 1-1.
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Nope he's in their B team.Is Chris Willock playing for Benfica? I remember he moved there from Arsenal in the summer. Might be too old though.
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Pretty impressive btw that James Garner starts today. Still only 16 and has been very impressive for the U18 this season(whenever he has gotten the chance).
Almost forgotten about Laird who's the youngest in the starting XI.
Almost forgotten about Laird who's the youngest in the starting XI.
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Would have liked to see Puigmal involved.
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He's away with Spain I think.Would have liked to see Puigmal involved.
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Should be back now though right?He's away with Spain I think.
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Butt not managing today?
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Benfica look so much more comfortable and fluid with the ball on the ground.
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Came in to say the same thing. 9 attempts at goal to our 1 tooBenfica look so much more comfortable and fluid with the ball on the ground.
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Typical English problem.Benfica look so much more comfortable and fluid with the ball on the ground.
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They just literally won the U17 playing the most attractive football.Typical English problem.
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That was possibly Englands best ever youth team though, with world class talent from all over the country in that age group.They just literally won the U17 playing the most attractive football.
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Benfica were in the final of the comp last year are one of the best teams. I don't fancy this United side to come close to winning it.That was possibly Englands best ever youth team though, with world class talent from all over the country in that age group.
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We are missing some of our better players in fairness.
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Almost an immediate impact from Gomes, what a ball
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Which is the 1st time since decades, where they have a generational pool of outstanding talents. Lets see if that can turn into something consistent in English football or it's a one out. These talents fit modern football way better than previous English talents, will be interesting.They just literally won the U17 playing the most attractive football.
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Not a surprise we are matching them with Gomes in our team.
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Disappointing how bad the team is on the ball. Not comfortable enough to pass their way out of the back or to build attacks. And when on the attack, too much panic that immediately gives away the ball. Clear difference from Gomes and his teammates. I mean Gomes is better, but the others have got to do a better job.
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Unfortunately we have some better players who weren't available today.
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This isn't really anything new though is it? I think its just become clearer in peoples heads after watching how good the England U17s team are. Puigmal and O'COnnor should improve us though IMO and take us up a level.Disappointing how bad the team is on the ball. Not comfortable enough to pass their way out of the back or to build attacks. And when on the attack, too much panic that immediately gives away the ball. Clear difference from Gomes and his teammates. I mean Gomes is better, but the others have got to do a better job.
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Very poor today imo. Not sure why sang gets so much game time,he's never going to make it here.
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This thread reads like we've lost. The game finished 1-1 and we're still top of the table with 8 points, for those that don't know.
Hopefully not for me, I was only saying watching Benfica in the last 2 matches is difficult to understand their current position, because I know relatively well the individual quality they have in all age groups.This thread reads like we've lost. The game finished 1-1 and we're still top of the table with 8 points, for those that don't know.
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No, just all the comments I thought might lead to a false impression regarding the result as it hadn't been posted yet. I don't disagree though, on the whole - they were definitely better than us.Hopefully not for me, I was only saying watching Benfica in the last 2 matches is difficult to understand their current position, because I know relatively well the individual quality they have in all age groups.
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Are dj buffonge and callum gribbin(when fit) young enough to play in this? Or would they of had to be named as overage players.
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Had to be named as overage players.Are dj buffonge and callum gribbin(when fit) young enough to play in this? Or would they of had to be named as overage players.