Juventus 1:2 Manchester United

WensleyMU · Nov 7, 2018

I was gonna say how poor this ref has been but yeh, it could be much worse... Jesus.

Bastian · Nov 7, 2018

kouroux said:
What's the point of Lingard exactly ? How come he gets thrown into the starting lineup just like that when he's shite ?

Defensively disciplined, clever movement, energy, fits naturally on the right (unlike every single one of our other players) and hunger.

I don't see a good reason for not playing him on the right in pretty much every game unless it's to introducing Chong as a sub. Mata on the right invites teams to double team Young/Valencia. It's pointless. Rashford doesn't have the ability to play on the right, even if he offers pace and energy.

RedDevilRoshi · Nov 7, 2018

Judas said:
The usual suspects on here will moan no matter what happens on the pitch.

Exactly.

We could play like the 1970 Brazil team and their will still be people on here moaning.

E-mal · Nov 7, 2018

For the khedira chance where is Herrera actually going?

Judas · Nov 7, 2018

Lingard is clearly one of our most intelligent runners in our team, always finding space and making good movements. All the pundits see it, not sure why so many on here still don’t.

bond19821982 · Nov 7, 2018

Take Lukaku out and we have a pretty decent team. Anyteam would do well to get a clean sheet against Juve at Turin.

Moriarty · Nov 7, 2018

Need to close down Cuadrado a bit quicker. He's been given far too much time when he gets the ball and he's instigating a lot of their attacks.

All 3 United · Nov 7, 2018

Good team performance but some individuals need to step up.

red_de_pologne · Nov 7, 2018

Camilo said:
Just in - have we been shit? People don't seem to be saying we've been shit, it's throwing me off.. Surely we haven't been good?

we've been decent, people are happy we held on to a draw, which is fair enough, but Juve are miles ahead

cyberman · Nov 7, 2018

kouroux said:
What's the point of Lingard exactly ? How come he gets thrown into the starting lineup just like that when he's shite ?

He and Young have completely shut down Juves left side.

He's always been a flow player. If we attack well then he plays well. We become stagnant and his movement doesn't mean anything and he becomes lost.

Amar__ · Nov 7, 2018

Pjanic is class, such an amazing range of passing. People should really look at someone like him before saying saying Pogba's passing is out of this world, and better than the likes of Scholes, because he first has to reach level of passing if current top midfielders, let alone Scholes'

Bastian · Nov 7, 2018

El Jefe said:
I'm noticing the trend of people saying "Matic was shite" etc just for the sake of it. Becoming tiresome already.

Agreed. He's not been in great form but there is a reason he's still in the team. He is tactically sound and his experience is very valuable.

EASTSIDE777 · Nov 7, 2018

Bastian said:
Defensively disciplined, clever movement, energy, fits naturally on the right (unlike every single one of our other players) and hunger.

I don't see a good reason for not playing him on the right in pretty much every game unless it's to introducing Chong as a sub. Mata on the right invites teams to double team Young/Valencia. It's pointless. Rashford doesn't have the ability to play on the right, even if he offers pace and energy.

Spot on

pauldyson1uk · Nov 7, 2018

RedNed77 said:
That sterling penalty

You mean this :lol:

Heinzesight · Nov 7, 2018

Is it just me that thinks Lingard has played a sensible game? I thinks he’s done well.

SuperiorXI · Nov 7, 2018

Good work so far. It is obvious who has the more quality but we're doing a good job to contain them. Want to see more of a threat on goal next half.

A-man · Nov 7, 2018

Think there are some subs who have potential as game changers.
Mata, Rashford both will perform amazing today.
Then I think Pogba will have his best performance ever in second half.
Let’s do this!

DomesticTadpole · Nov 7, 2018

Dolf said:
I don't agree.

He's doing what he can, trying to set up attacks but it's hard when you can only play to the left.
Lingard definitely the weakest so far

Don't think anybody entirely agrees with newspaper ratings.

E-mal · Nov 7, 2018

RedDevil@84 said:
Hopefully that is not Shaw starting to drop off after getting a new deal

I had put a C-4 up his arse, the guy ultimately is not that great. Let's hope he is decent enough to afford us time to bring in someone.

El Jefe · Nov 7, 2018

Pogba was terrible in that half but I'm optimistic he'll be far better in the second half.

He's generally been better in second halves this season.

manunited1919 · Nov 7, 2018

Shaw has not been up to scratch, all their danger is coming from his side.

Lindgard, I understand Mourinho wants his speed. But could we have Mata’s brain when we are on the counter?

Dec9003 · Nov 7, 2018

Not a bad first half,
Get Rashford on early in the second half and we could win this.

A-man · Nov 7, 2018

Moriarty said:
Need to close down Cuadrado a bit quicker. He's been given far too much time when he gets the ball and he's instigating a lot of their attacks.

Agree! He’s been really good today, but problem is if you give him special attention you might miss Ronaldo and Dyabala.

christinaa · Nov 7, 2018

United22 said:
We've approached this game like a small team, we haven't created anything to threaten them. If they apply the pressure during the second half, they will score

Believe me that Juve would like to be thrashing us by now but we haven't let them to a certain extent.

Canagel · Nov 7, 2018

Judas said:
Lingard is clearly one of our most intelligent runners in our team, always finding space and making good movements. All the pundits see it, not sure why so many on here still don’t.

But he doesn't have enough end product. To be a right winger you must be good at crossing or shooting. Lingard is a 10/second striker like Alli. Never a winger.

Black Adder · Nov 7, 2018

Amar__ said:
Pjanic is class, such an amazing range of passing. People should really look at someone like him before saying saying Pogba's passing is out of this world, and better than the likes of Scholes, because he first has to reach level of passing if current top midfielders, let alone Scholes'

Who said this? I've yet to read or hear anyone saying this.

Sentient Meat · Nov 7, 2018

Juve are a good disciplined side but if Ronaldo wasn't there I wouldn't fear them at all. Not that they aren't a danger... but I feel like we could keep Dybala and Cuadrado under control.
*knocks wood* and activates whatever anti jinx.

Red Dreams · Nov 7, 2018

Rashford for Lindgard I hope.

DanNistelrooy · Nov 7, 2018

Heinzesight said:
Is it just me that thinks Lingard has played a sensible game? I thinks he’s done well.

Agree. The criticism is bizarre. He’s worked hard off the ball and carried the ball well enough. Only criticism would be he hadn’t really challenged the LB. But then again I’ve never been a massive fan of him on the right

RedNed77 · Nov 7, 2018

pauldyson1uk said:
You mean this

Lash · Nov 7, 2018

much better half than we've started matches recently. I have hope we can grab a goal.

Amar__ · Nov 7, 2018

Black Adder said:
Who said this? I've yet to read or hear anyone saying this.

Oh there was a guy few days ago who kept insisting on that. I'll find it latter if I don't forget.

Irrational. · Nov 7, 2018

Khedira blatant pullback on Pogba, no card.

manunited1919 · Nov 7, 2018

kouroux said:
What's the point of Lingard exactly ? How come he gets thrown into the starting lineup just like that when he's shite ?

He is there because Jose wants his speed in counterattacks. I would much rather have Mata there, he may be slow but his brain is much faster.

Renegade · Nov 7, 2018

Wonder why Ronaldo no longer wears the long sleeve tops.

kouroux · Nov 7, 2018

RedDevilRoshi said:
Exactly.

We could play like the 1970 Brazil team and their will still be people on here moaning.

No. No one would do.

Bobski · Nov 7, 2018

Ibi Dreams said:
Considering that we seem to go a goal down against literally any PL team, we've done okay here. We don't really look like scoring though, and they do a bit. Looking at it positively, we're doing alright defensively and occasionally we've looked up for it on the break. Need to see more aggression though, I think this Juve team aren't all that defensively and we can make chances if we really go for it.

Ronaldo is interesting. Doesn't look like anyone is man marking him and he's not really been a danger despite that.

In both games, asking for trouble as it is to note it.

Vadim · Nov 7, 2018

Bastian said:
Defensively disciplined, clever movement, energy, fits naturally on the right (unlike every single one of our other players) and hunger.

I don't see a good reason for not playing him on the right in pretty much every game unless it's to introducing Chong as a sub. Mata on the right invites teams to double team Young/Valencia. It's pointless. Rashford doesn't have the ability to play on the right, even if he offers pace and energy.

Good post.

Lingard works well in the 11, I like him.

gavdim2002 · Nov 7, 2018

Bring Mata on and you also bring our other front 3-4 players into the game, but José has not got the guts for it!

Schmeichel's Cartwheel · Nov 7, 2018

We are completely clueless going forward

Denis79 · Nov 7, 2018

Lindelof...

Black Adder · Nov 7, 2018

Amar__ said:
Oh there was a guy few days ago who kept insisting on that. I'll find it latter if I don't forget.

Don't bother if thats just one idiot, because you really have to be one to say it :lol:

and agree about Pjanić, he really sprays those passes with such ease, it's joy to watch.

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