Excellent defensive signings! I had my doubts about Maguire but both him and AWB are going prove that they were worth the money we've spent. Back line's set for the next five years if DDG signs that contract.
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It’s so refreshing after years or Young Valencia and Darmian to have a proper right back. Good old fashioned. Think he could be how Heinze was for us in his first year .
Carried on where he left off in preseason. Emerson was completely shut down, Pulisic..? Did he play? Plus he's inherited the Fellaini chant. 
Glad for the lad. Such a huge step up from converted wingers.
Glad for the lad. Such a huge step up from converted wingers.I absolutely love this lad! I love him!
Vidic with number 15 would have been a better example
Was absolutely class today. He’s a rock defensively.
I love our defense.
I love our defense.
Love him already.
The best signing of the lot I think, ANYTHING to get Young off that team sheet, how much better is it with an actual RB there, wow.
Out on a limb here, but I reckon he'll make pfa team of the season.
Absolutely immense.
Made a few little sloppy errors in the 2nd but my god did he cover the ground today. Must have been knackered.
So so pleased with him.
Made a few little sloppy errors in the 2nd but my god did he cover the ground today. Must have been knackered.
So so pleased with him.
Last season we finished five points outside the top four.
Does anyone think having this guy at RB instead of Ashley Young at RB won't be worth five points in and of itself?
Does anyone think having this guy at RB instead of Ashley Young at RB won't be worth five points in and of itself?
I love him.
If he improves his dribbling he'll be the complete package.
If he improves his dribbling he'll be the complete package.
He was crucial in the first half during those shaky moments and nice to see him carry his pre season form into the first game.
If Southgate continues with the back 3, AWB will probably take up the RCB role that Walker currently occupies, with TAA as the right wing back. England certainly have a wealth of riches in the RB position with Walker, TAA and AWB.
He’s a combination of great intelligence and athleticism. Haven’t had a player like him in the club for a long time.
Most countries would kill for that kind of depth at RB.
If I could have his babies I would
Colossus, he went on like a machine and loved the way he celebrated with james.
From Ashley Young to this.
I love the fact that he can defend virtually against all types of players and is so aware of his positioning.
I love the fact that he can defend virtually against all types of players and is so aware of his positioning.
Looked mediocre on the ball especially his passing. Defends really well though.
He was excellent. Pleased with him. He had no help in to attack. Was hamstrung all game.
He is the best defensive RB in the world. If he can improve going forward he'll be the best in his position in a few years.
Huh? I thought he was very good on the ball. He had great control and was a good passer. He's obviously not going to be picking out attacking runs and pinging balls like Scholes was but he looked very assured in his passing.
Whats this feeling? Is it Christmas? This is how having a proper RB feels like?
He was superb on defence today, on attack he was left to die, he received no support at all.
He was superb on defence today, on attack he was left to die, he received no support at all.
I'll wait till MOTD tonight but I think between him and HMG we might be more solid at the back this year and a few more points.
He is literally so hard to get past. So nice to not have to worry about people attacking down that side as much.
Love him.
I thought the lad would be nervous on his debut. None of that, got right into it.
I thought the lad would be nervous on his debut. None of that, got right into it.
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Defensively, apart from one poor clearance, he was solid as usual. Attacking wise, he got forward quite well, but had no support from the right winger like he did during pre season. Pereira and Lingard were way too narrow.
Was it him who dispossessed Pulisic for the 3rd?
He looks like he is going to be some player for us.
Great defensively. Will be much better going forward if he has a proper RW playing in front of him. With Periera and Lingard both getting drawn central he was forced to curtail his runs. When he plays with James or Greenwood in front of him, we might see more of his offensive side.
Think it was Lingard
In the first half every time he got the ball everyone ran away from him, no one showed. It was so annoying.
What a debut.
Top top player , couldn't be happier with him .
Cheers. Good game defensively nonetheless. He's a bit trigger shy with the crossing though. I'm not sure why because when he does cross some of them are decent.
Was left alone with two opponents way too often today. Not sure who actually was at fault for this. Must have been Pereira or Lingard but they didn't track back nearly enough. Emerson had too much joy.
Good game from AWB though.
Good game from AWB though.
Continuing from last season.
This guy is going to be a beast for us. So happy to have a proper RB again!
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