[pauldyson1uk]

enjoyed the first half, plenty of good things, should be a couple up but the goals will come.
Worst part is having to watch BT Sports, with the Lineker , Slippery G and Lampard.

 

[MarchingOn]

Once we get one, we'll probably get 3. They're there to be broken down.

If only that Rojo strike went; almost-worldie!

 

[Djemba-Djemba]

We've been very good. Just unlucky.

 

[Toad]

Only just caught the last 10 mins. Like what I've seen despite the score.

Martial

Cruising really, no real effort being put in, looks as if we are conserving energy to be honest, nice and relaxing to watch though which is a first.

 

[kthanksbye]

Lukaku and Fellaini should be on the score sheet.
All Lingard does is run around really fast, he's adding nothing to our attack, add Darmain to that and the right flank is non existent.

Wait, this might seem like I'm ranting, but I'm really happy with our performance in the first half.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

Very good half apart from the finishing. Think everyone has done well in the play. Most disappointed with Lukaku think he could have done much better 1vs 1. Nice to see Rojo back. Looks really good so I think him and Smalling short start next game as well or most games. Maybe take it a bit slow and play Lindelöf vs Brighton.

 

[PoTMS]

How are we not winning this? Barely got out of second gear as well.

 

[Ban]

Off to shoot some boats in world of warships.

 

[GifLord]

Rojo's deflected shot canon's off the crossbar

 

[ManUtd1999]

I’m happy with everyone in this half.

 

[Camilo]

Very average Basel team, we've been poor not putting this to bed.

 

[snk123]

Should’ve? The first one was cleared off the line. Nothing he could do with that. The last one was curling away of him.

He missed the last one completely. Any sort of contact and it's in.

 

[Paul_Scholes18]

We have done everything but score. Incredible how we're not two or three goals ahead.

Yet there are still people on here moaning about how pedestrian we are.

Normally I would be more frustrated over potentially dropping points due to wasting chances. Since we only need a draw though I feel the good performance just make me happy. I think part of it is that we play with not too much pressure so the players really enjoy it.

 

[RedCurry]

Man Utd to the post - "hello darkness, my old friend"

 

[groovyalbert]

How is this 0-0

 

[No Idea For Nickname]

Not holding my breath.

One can always hope.

 

[Striker10]

We've been unlucky. A goal should be enough to win this but i'm hoping we step it up a gear second half

 

[iluvoursolskjær]

Cruising really, no real effort being put in, looks as if we are conserving energy to be honest, nice and relaxing to watch though which is a first.

Yeah we look very comfortable. Only a matter of time and that.

Only needing a point to go through, this potentially could have been a borefest but happy with how things shaped up.

 

[SuperiorXI]

 

[DomesticTadpole]

20:34SAMUEL LUCKHURST
Just one thing missing
United have had a decent half, despite not scoring. They have hit the woodwork twice, the ‘keepers made a couple of decent stops and they have had all of the control. Basel, who really need to win this game, haven’t really turned up and are being carried by their fabulous fans.

Pogba has pulled the strings but Herrera has looked a lot more comfortable and Fellaini is playing where he should always play in that advanced role. You would have to say the weak link is down the right with Matteo Darmian but Basel have not bothered to test him. Mourinho was clearly content that half and all United lacked was a goal.

 

[Toad]

Yeah we look very comfortable. Only a matter of time and that.

Only needing a point to go through, this potentially could have been a borefest but happy with how things shaped up.

Goal would be nice though because I’m guessing McTominay will feature if there is.

 

[SirAnderson]

There is nothing more we could've done this half to score. The ball has hit the woodwork twice and their keeper has made a couple of outstanding saves, added to this had a shot cleared off the line.

Yes you are being unreasonable

Cmon those off the bar twice in the last 2 mins of the half.

I'm not saying that we playing bad, I'm saying we not giving enough quality in the final third, add the fact that we playing the game at an average temp just ads to the frustration.
Anyway, gave you the benefit of the doubt hoping you could find a compromise, but guess you happy with the performance so far. That's fine for you.
I would like to see a little bit more. Call it unreasonable, doesn't change the fact that I want it.
Enjoy the match bro

 

[James Peril]

Come on José, go for the kill - we can take a risk in this game. Get the weasle Lingard out of the pitch and bring on Rashford!

 

[Hercules]

Just for my information, if we don't get beat by 3-0, we are through? Position aside.

 

[Canagel]

The weak points in the team are becoming clearer and clearer with every game. The FB positions are a big problem as is the lack of quality on the RW. These positions must be addressed in coming windows. Darmian and Blind cannot cross to save their lives. Valencia isn't much better either. What's the point of having all this height in the team if we cannot even supply them with quality service?

 

[Redlyn]

River please anyone?

 

[ivaldo]

Yes, I am watching on teletext

Makes absolute sense. If you managed to catch the half time highlights though, you’ll see two absolute atrocious Blind crosses leading to two very good chances. Might be luck or sumfink!

 

[iam_kramer]

Missed the first half, hope we can get some goals and confidence back in the team ready for winter.

 

[SirAnderson]

Cruising really, no real effort being put in, looks as if we are conserving energy to be honest, nice and relaxing to watch though which is a first.

This is what I'm talking about @Irrational. Although not nice and relaxing for me, but for some I guess it's okay, which is too be expected.

 

[12OunceEpilogue]

We've controlled the game from start to finish and the last ten minutes or so we've shellacked them really. It's no surprise Martial was getting more involved in that period, more of that and we will surely score.

I'm not sure I'd change any personnel, but as Keith Andrews and his guests on this Irish channel i've got on are saying I'd ask Fellaini and Herrera (particularly the former) to play closer to Pogba, knock down to him etc. so that he can find Lukaku more often. Apart from occupying the centre halves and spurring a good chance he hasn't been able to do very much for us tonight.

 

[Catt]

Jose is a good guy.

 

[edcunited1878]

This is what I'm talking about @Irrational. Although not nice and relaxing for me, but for some I guess it's okay, which is too be expected.

Very reminiscent of Fergie era days in the group stage. Controlled but you know and feel a goal will be coming for United because the chances are there.

 

[No Idea For Nickname]

Jose is a good guy.

of course he is!
All for the cameras, to better his image.

 

[Irrational.]

This is what I'm talking about @Irrational. Although not nice and relaxing for me, but for some I guess it's okay, which is too be expected.

Fair enough

 

[Irrational.]

Lukaku with too much on the header there.

 

[Sied]

Another great ball from Martial aaannnddd another wasted header.

 

[BenjaminP]

Lukaku is just clumsy.

 

[Andycoleno9]

No really, what exactly lingard do?

 

[Catt]

of course he is!
All for the cameras, to better his image.

Right.

 

[edcunited1878]

Nice French connection there by Martial and Pogs

 

[SirAnderson]

This feels like Jose has had a good half time talk. Guys are looking to pass faster.