Well that’s worked a treat for them, I will guarantee you something though, Duffy starts against us and scores as well off a corner
Premier League Gameweek 9
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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.
Brighton are a completely different proposition without Bissouma. Not that it would have made much difference in this game mind.
So Foden now gets Jesus's goal. 
Liverpool are at least a level below the Oilers and Gasers.
Which is at least some good news, I can't stomach them getting to 20 this season. To be already thinking in terms of the Oilers and Gasers stopping the scousers, it's crushing really.
Liverpool are right up there unfortunately. Try nit to let it piss me off too much cause if we are going to incompetent and keep Ole then it's our own fault.
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It's not city wanting rid, his missus hasn't settled in England or Manchester and wants out
It's not city wanting rid, his missus hasn't settled in England or Manchester and wants out
Foden gets Foden's goal you mean.So Foden now gets Jesus's goal.
I'm watching a Man City training session.
Seems to be happening quite a lot for Brighton. Potter was schooled against Palace, very lucky to come away with a point.
They lack the depth of the other too, so they need a lot of luck with injuries, and AFCOM is going to seriously hurt them. Yeah I'm clutching at some straws here. It is largely our fault, and I think it's definitely time we made a change at the top. We should absolutely be in a title race this season with our squad.
From what I saw on Reddit looks like deflected off him hence goal credited to him, but they may review it but so far that’s why it probably got rewarded to him.I am confused now. Foden seems to have been involved with everything.
Edit: looks like was a deflection Jesus got assist.
We play them again during AFCOM. Really not upset Salah, Mane, and Keita will be missing.
City again playing with a box-to-box (Gundogan), a 6 (Rodri), a winger/attacking midfielder (Silva) in midfield.
Is Rodri that good? If we were to drop Rodri into our team, would we be able to play him with Bruno (attacking midfielder) and Pogba (box-to-box)? I rarely hear anyone raving about him…
Is Rodri that good? If we were to drop Rodri into our team, would we be able to play him with Bruno (attacking midfielder) and Pogba (box-to-box)? I rarely hear anyone raving about him…
I put Foden for the second goal, then Sky said it was an OG, so I presumed it was that one. They move so quick I lose track of who is doing what.
It’s really depressing how far off we are as a team to the likes of City, Pool & Chelsea,
It’s night and day sadly and hilarious to think some of us (I included) though we might, just might have a sniff of challenging for major Trophies this season,
Another worry is I can’t see us making up the difference in 1 year with our current set up and I’m not talking about the players
It’s night and day sadly and hilarious to think some of us (I included) though we might, just might have a sniff of challenging for major Trophies this season,
Another worry is I can’t see us making up the difference in 1 year with our current set up and I’m not talking about the players
it really was…
Don’t feel bad though, football fans are always eternal optimists especially on here. But yeah it is actually laughable to even think Ole would pip out klopp, pep and Tuchel to trophies, genuinely laughable.
Watching our rivals is always so depressing. What the feck is wrong with this club?
He's very good but a big difference is how hard the other two work and how secure they are on the ball. Pogba and Bruno don't have that.
If we put Rodri in our team he would look hopeless, as he would have nobody to pass to other than people behind him. City players are forever on the move. They know where the balls going before they receive it.
Rodri works because of those around him. He's a different beast when Foden, Jesus, Bernardo (in particular in midfield) are on the pitch because our press is so good. I think Rodri would struggle at United because the team aren't cohesive enough around him defensively (no proper press, wingers don't work hard enough, midfield don't work hard enough). Every City player works for one and other defensively (which is why people used to get so mad at post injury Gundogan being paired with him and why we struggled so much in his first season.) When the team don't function as a unit, all individuals look far worse.
He had a tough start to life in England because he was forced to play probably the most important role in our team with a struggling Gundo before he could adapt to English football. It was no coincidence we really struggled and Liverpool ran away with the title.
One managerial appointment and it can all turn around.
It's literally the coaching. Our squad is every bit as good as them.
Really can’t believe what I was watching. They have no chance trying to play thru City with a high line. There are no bravery points for inane tactics.
Rodri is really good, yes. It took him a season or so to settle into England but he’s been really good for them, but put him in our midfield and he’ll still be exposed, especially on the counter and it’s not because of him, it’s our tactics.
That entire city team are coached to press and compress the field/suffocate the opposition and their attackers work as hard as any other attackers in the league in retrieving the ball. None of that really happens (or happens in a fluid/synchronised manner) with us.
Yup, that's exactly right. The don't lose the ball very often high up the pitch in bad situations. They also play with a lot of positional discipline in attack, which allows them to have a system for immediately transitioning into contesting the ball high up the pitch when they do lose it (and fouling of course). Even if they don't win it back, this buys them an extra couple seconds which allows them to be much better at defending counters. If your attackers have license to go virtually anywhere in the final third, then when you lose the ball there is no predicting where they're going to be so you can't have much of a system for starting to defend in those moments.
It's not because of how hard the other two work but how organised City are as a team.
The whole team's press is absolutely spot on.
It must be right? Look at Chelsea’s defence for instance. On paper our players may be better but as a unit, as a team, they all work hard for each other and it’s the same with the rest of these teams and why we struggle with too many strong individuals and a weak leader.
Liverpool will only have 2 games during AFCON. If Senegal/Egypt crash out early, then Salah/Mane will only miss 1 game.
Still have a soft spot for Potter. Bit unlucky today with how they setup in the first half and how good City are individually.
Playing some good stuff now.
Playing some good stuff now.
Will probably be against Norwich
Chelsea play a back 5.
In defense? I’d take Shaw and no one else. Rudiger is better than Maguire, Silva is better than Varane and Christensen is better than Lindelof. James is also head and shoulders above AWB.
Players will be leaving after the boxing day games.
Terrible start to the 2nd half by City. NIght and day from the first half.
Balanced views from the resident Chelsea fans, as always (this is sarcasm).
When you don’t concede daft goals you have easy games.
I mean, is he wrong? I don’t think anyone other than United fans would disagree with that.
Edit: saw the stealth edit
Silva is not a better CB than Varane very clearly.