[Cassidy]

His stupid play first half cost us, but much better in the second. Still do not think he is good enough though.

 

[predator]

Quality. His presence in midfield is reassuring.

 

[OldTrevil]

My man of the match. Crucial goals from Cavani but we wouldn't have got anywhere without Fred's great play throughout the game. One mistake for a foul is nothing in that match when you consider how dire most of his teammates were especially in the first half.

 

[Red00012]

2 assists in 2 games for the opposition

 

[Idxomer]

I lost count of how many interceptions he made today.

 

[kouroux]

Much much much much better second half. He was a boss in the last 45

 

[MadDogg]

Stupid foul, but otherwise great game. Even in the first half when he wasn't as involved as he normally is it was noticeable that he seemed to be playing more attacking passes than he normally does. That continued in the second half as he got more involved and he was the player continually driving us through the middle of the park.

 

[MadDogg]

I was just thinking the same. Runs a lot, does very little. This forum has a host of batshit crazy people on it though.

Try watching it again and see how almost all of our best moments came from him passing through the lines to players in good positions, getting the team onto the front foot in good position.

 

[simplyared]

Listen I'm not a fan but today was his best performance in a utd shirt!

 

[MyOnlySolskjaer]

Listen I'm not a fan but today was his best performance in a utd shirt!

Wouldn't go that far, he gave away the freekick at the edge of the box that gave them their goal. Had a pretty poor initial 45.

 

[It's B Rubble]

Fred is a MOTM shout almost every game. Brazilian Energizer Bunny.

 

[Lebo]

What I like about Fred and Matic to some extent is that you have a feeling that people aren’t gonna take the ball from them no matter what. Very press resistant.

 

[Godfather]

That second half of him was absolutely brilliant again.

 

[RedStarUnited]

He might never the credit he deserves.

 

[acnumber9]

Try watching it again and see how almost all of our best moments came from him passing through the lines to players in good positions, getting the team onto the front foot in good position.

Maybe, I was watching the second half through a haze of anger. But I wouldn’t take the opinion of the people in this thread because they’re hopped up on crazy gas.

 

[Slevs]

This guy is like a bulldog who chases everything in midfield. He does not stop.

 

[fergieisold]

He was absolutely brilliant. Fecking everywhere, never stops, everything seemed to go through him.

 

[Hammondo]

We wouldn't have won without him.

 

[MadDogg]

Wouldn't go that far, he gave away the freekick at the edge of the box that gave them their goal. Had a pretty poor initial 45.

I wouldn't say that. He wasn't as involved as he normally is (probably because he was staying wider than normal because of the formation) but most of what he did do was still quite good. His passing was noticeably more progressive today in both halves.

 

[bond19821982]

Wouldn't go that far, he gave away the freekick at the edge of the box that gave them their goal. Had a pretty poor initial 45.

That was his last attempt to take him down and then it's the box. It was a very tight angle and he took his chance. It was an inch perfect free kick. Probably one of the best you will ever see.

I wouldn't blame Fred or DDG for that but would give credit to JWP.

My only complaint- we all know JWP was going for the near post and DDG could have adjusted his position a bit but again its a chance and you will expose the other side.

 

[simplyared]

Wouldn't go that far, he gave away the freekick at the edge of the box that gave them their goal. Had a pretty poor initial 45.

Given! but that said he played with a lot more intent today. I've criticised him before and never understood the praise he's been getting on here. Giving away the freekick, I've no problem with tbh. It was his contribution to the win that I'm looking at, and he was a key player for us today. Something I never thought I would say!

 

[Scorpy]

He might never the credit he deserves.

Absolutely.

 

[kiristao]

Good game again. People are blaming him for the foul that led to the goal need to understand that someone who plays with the intensity that he does is bound to give a foul here and there.
He was heavily involved in United bringing the ball out from the back and made some good forwarded passes as well.

 

[Terminator]

Unreal 2nd half

 

[sillwuka]

His second half was incredible.

He was so clever on the ball today, more than 2-3 times where he left the opponent laying there with a feint or skill.

 

[spiriticon]

He is immense at protecting the defense and a big reason why Bruno is able to take more risks further up the pitch

 

[hungrywing]

Aside from the one mistake, ninety-three minutes of usual Fred play.

 

[Foxbatt]

Don't blame him for the goal. The wall was bad. DeGea should have got it right.
He was immense especially in the second half.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

I don't think a diamond suits him at all.

He looked much more settled (and better) in the second half when part of a flat 2.

 

[Raven]

Himself and Bruno are definitely the first names on the team sheet. Love Fred, what a monster he is.

 

[Silverman]

Thought he was very good today. His passing and possession play was a joy to watch today. Lets hope it continues.

 

[Bebestation]

I really dont get Keane. Never says the same amount of good things about anyone.

 

[Tony247]

Had a bad first half but later he recovered and had a decent game.

 

[Ali Dia]

He never ever hides

 

[Steven7290]

Thought he was very good today. His passing and possession play was a joy to watch today. Lets hope it continues.

yes, some of his ball control in tight space looks unorthodox and risky yet works out surprisingly well

 

[AltiUn]

I don't think a diamond suits him at all.

He looked much more settled (and better) in the second half when part of a flat 2.

Yeah I think so too, I'm not convinced the diamond suits anyone in our team.

 

[bondsname]

I love Fred, he has so much energy. But he does need to move the ball quicker sometimes (which he did well today I think) and stop giving away cheap fouls in dangerous areas.

 

[Cutch]

Thought he was invisible in the first half, and giving away a cheap free when JWP is on the pitch should result in being subbed off immediately. However, was excellent in the second half

 

[el3mel]

He's our best CM by a long margin. The only one of midfielders that I can't imagine playing without him at the moment. Has flaws ? Maybe, but he's better than Scott, Matic and Pogba in the CM job for me.

 

[Maluco]

He is a beast, absolutely needs to start. Any limitations on the ball are negated by how well he reads the game and how massive a presence he is in midfield. Dominated in the second half. Those complaining about the free kick must have switched off after the second goal.