Him, Ronaldo and Cavani are the only ones who make off the ball runs behind defenders. Greenwood need to start doing that more, as should Sancho.
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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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Glad to have him back.
Don't think it is to late to learn. I have been working on my left foot last years as a forty+ (bad right big toe for shots) and actually it goes quite fast to learn if you just stay at it. I know it is not comparable to pros but I believe that if you want something, you get it done, it is in your head. The one-feeted in the team should get extra training every week for their weak sides. Maybe Greenwood can lead with example how he did it, although I thinks its quite clear he is sharper with his left.
looked Handy last night. Good return and lovely finish even if he missed a couple beforehand. Thought his movement was a lot better. With him, Sancho and Greenwood we're covered for most situations out wide.
Hopefully he's fit for Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold is always shaky against him.
That really was an excellent finish yesterday. Glad he has hit the ground running after his return.
Want that early 2019 Rashford back. Thought he was a top 5 player in the world at that moment before he got that shoulder injury.
His pace alone should make him undroppable for us. Complements everyone well.
His pace alone should make him undroppable for us. Complements everyone well.
Inconsistent finisher and after this many games it appears that he always will be.
with him and his pace, the ball over the top is a very good option, gives us a different dimension
Agree that he is an inconsistent finisher and his decision making at times is a bit off. However, he impacts games with his rapid pace, great runs off the ball, incisive dribbling ability and good passing/vision. Doesn't hide. Will still get you 20+ goals a season in all comps. Top player, especially now he's free from injury. Wouldn't trade him for anyone.
I couldn’t be arsed looking for all competition stats but 8 of his 56 Premier League goals have been with his left. A better ratio than Rooney or Ronaldo. Though Ronaldo may be a harsh comparison. Better ratio than Salah too.
I absolutely agree with some of the attributes you've said there although not sure if my definition of 'top player' aligns with yours. But let's not get into a debate.
I think he's better with his left than he thinks he is tbh. He's scored some decent finishes with it in the past, but he has no trust in it whatsoever.
Can’t wait for him to hit 100 career goals this season 
Goal or not that was an erratic performance at best. Said in another thread he gets praised for performances Nani used to get slated for. Still very raw and inconsistent for a player who has played as much first team football as he has.
Yet guarantees you 20 plus goals. There aen't may 20+ goal scorers around, you're taking him for granted because he's already here, if he was at a rival club we would be talking him up. He needs to work on his finishing and have stop running into blind alleys but Rashford is far from being a problem, he starts when fit and we are better for it.
Will the Doctor be in on Sunday?
Scored more than 20 goals in a season once so far. So no he doesn’t guarantee that at all. And I’m not underrating him due to being an academy graduate as I rate Greenwood as much or more than anyone here. I am glad we have him. But yes he needs to up his finishing and decision making a level or two or have a seat on the bench now and again. The former is down to technique and composure and is very unlikely to change while the latter will never change so long as he retains his “Rashy” first name on the teamsheet status. I imagine if a more possession-based manager like Ten Hag came in it would be tough sledding for him unless he upped his game.
I seriously hope he's not one of them lads who's career is going to be plagued by injuries but so far unfortunately it seems likely. First it was multiple fractures in his back, then his shoulder, then his ankle and now he's come back after rehab and picked up another knock. I like the lad only thing preventing him from becoming a top player is his finishing.
He’s done it two seasons running despite breaking his back in the middle of one of those seasons. May not quite qualify as a guarantee yet but it’s certainly a likelihood.
Ah so he did manage 20 last season. I guess it was the 11 in the league despite playing basically every match that stuck in my head. Either way his finishing needs to improve a level or two.
People worry far too much about his inconsistent finishing. He makes things happen, his movement and how he persists in making runs into dangerous areas means he will be always be the type of threat that stretches teams, makes them work and creates space for others and gets on the end of chances. Mason and Sancho need to incorporate more of that into their game.
He’s one of the most productive players for his age in European football
Just the 6 in the Champions League though. Not that it matters or anything.
We’ve seriously missed his pace and willingness to run in behind, that’s been the most evident thing since he’s returned. Hopefully he’s recovered from that dead leg because he can cause Liverpool’s high line all sorts of problems and will be our biggest threat on Sunday.
He's a erratic finisher, he'll always will be I think (Still miles better than Giggs though) but he's such a tryer and his running in behind is such a huge threat and weapon I think we should be using more often. To be fair though, we did fully utilize his running in the 2nd half against Atalanta.
If Giggs was as good a finisher as Rashford he would probably have scored 300+ career goals and have multiple player of the year awards and maybe even a Balon'Dor. Great player(better than Rashford) but a frustratingly poor finisher.
Does still feel like we're throwing him right in too quickly.
He's not been properly fit for over a year. I still think it's best, for his longevity if we slowly let him back in.
Was already limping off against Atalanta.
Naturally, we'll play him every game then
He's not been properly fit for over a year. I still think it's best, for his longevity if we slowly let him back in.
Was already limping off against Atalanta.
Naturally, we'll play him every game then
Didn’t bother tracking the right back for the goal also
Not really sure if it is on him up against wing backs with those formations. Lindelof was the man who found himself on that flank and got completely lost.
Rashford gets a raw deal because he is black, english and an academy product.
He probably winds up a lot of Tories too.
IMO He is one of our most important players. He is a potential matchwinner.
Hopefully he smashes it today.
He has a decent record against the scousers. There should be a lot of space for him to run in behind..
He probably winds up a lot of Tories too.
IMO He is one of our most important players. He is a potential matchwinner.
Hopefully he smashes it today.
He has a decent record against the scousers. There should be a lot of space for him to run in behind..
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Come on Rashford, we need you today son!
Smash these scoucers and show the world what an unbelievable player you can be.
Smash these scoucers and show the world what an unbelievable player you can be.
Man Utd 0:5 Liverpool
He has to learn to defend more. As bad as Shaw is, Rashford is making him worse. Absolute embarrassment of a performance - from a teamwork point of view. And he's a United lad. Not giving all to help your teammates in the darkest of times is inexcusable. Lost a lot of respect from me.
Talks the talk.
Still not a good player
Still not a good player
Same I say about Ronaldo though - this has effected us this season.
Before we only had Rashford, Greenwood and Pogba.
Now our whole front line is weak and one of our midfielders.
Had an excellent dribble deep into the area which amounted to nothing as the correct runs from others were not being made. Aside from that a bit meh, but that's more than anyone else upfront.
does it have to be one of the above? It can't simply be that the management isn't good and neither is Rashfoord all that good?
His performances have more or less been shit for quite some time now.
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