We have to play deep to accommodate his slow turning and lack of recovery pace from him and Lindelof. Our whole team effort defensively has been generally good this season and whilst the defence didn't have any protection in those couple of games that McTominay was out, the shielding of our CB's hasn't been a general problem this season. Everyone runs back to protect the CB's and we almost always defend in numbers. They have not been overly exposed to the point it is unfair to use this season to evaluate their individual performances.
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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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Well, I asked you what makes you think that his post is relevant to Maguire’s recent performance against Sheffield & Aston Villa but not relevant to his overall performance in a season so far, and you can’t give an answer for it. Isn’t it obvious the post didn’t refer to the ones against Sheffield & Villa. Thus, why I wanted more explanation from the poster.Misunderstanding on your part aside, the midfield this season has struggled to support/shield the centre backs IMO, particularly when McTominay is injured or struggles in a match.
Regarding to McTominay’s injuries, he missed 2 games which not justified to reflect our midfield & defense this season, Pereira & Fred pair were disaster but they only played for 2 games as a pair. If there is many improvement as a team that we can take this season compared to last season, it will be our expected goal against is currently the highest one in the league, which thanks to our system, defense & midfield together.
If anything we lack in midfield are more creativity and cover for injuries not the lack of ability to shield the centre backs.
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Will be "interesting" to see how he and Lindelof contain City fast attack.
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He's a very good player, who will go on to have a very good career at United.
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I want him to show some leadership when we're stuck in way too deep. Like against Liverpool and Sheffield United.
Remember Rio and others pushing everyone forward after facing a dangerous attack or a set piece situation. No one is doing that for us anymore.
Remember Rio and others pushing everyone forward after facing a dangerous attack or a set piece situation. No one is doing that for us anymore.
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Maguire had some of his best games for Leicester against City. His performance there at the end of last season was a big reason that Pep finally decided to try and sign him.Will be "interesting" to see how he and Lindelof contain City fast attack.
Anyone else notice him looking a bit heavy, particularly up top? His balance seems to be off because of the upper body weight.
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That was the game that changed my opinion on him too. I was in "don't need him" side, after that game I was very much impressed.Maguire had some of his best games for Leicester against City. His performance there at the end of last season was a big reason that Pep finally decided to try and sign him.
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It will be a tough test considering City have averaged almost 3 goals per match. But so far the defence has been solid against at the best goal scorers and have only conceded one goal in 3 matches against the other best goal scoring teams (Leicester, Liverpool, Chelsea).Will be "interesting" to see how he and Lindelof contain City fast attack.
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True that. Although all of them were home games.It will be a tough test considering City have averaged almost 3 goals per match. But so far the defence has been solid against at the best goal scorers and have only conceded one goal in 3 matches against the other best goal scoring teams (Leicester, Liverpool, Chelsea).
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I don't think We need two ball playing CBs. Smalling would be a better partner for him than Lindelof, in my opinion.
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Other then his cost, funnily the reason I was against his signing was how easy Rashford turned him around last time for his goal.Maguire had some of his best games for Leicester against City. His performance there at the end of last season was a big reason that Pep finally decided to try and sign him.
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He's always had a big head, I'm sure he is used to carrying it around by now.Anyone else notice him looking a bit heavy, particularly up top? His balance seems to be off because of the upper body weight.
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Yes, but on the other hand all pressure is on City. They must win. Nobody expects United to win.True that. Although all of them were home games.
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True.Yes, but on the other hand all pressure is on City. They must win. Nobody expects United to win.
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After some average games showed class today. But that Otamendi goal; he should have cleared that ball, Otamendi and Awb. He must be first on those balls
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Agree! Thats Maguire ball. He should have cleared it. Big miss from him.After some average games showed class today. But that Otamendi goal; he should have cleared that ball, Otamendi and Awb. He must be first on those balls
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Another blunder from Maguire for their goal. The one thing he has is height but he still gets it wrong. The lad needs to know he's not undroppable.
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I've been critical of him up to now but thought he looked good today, very pleased with his performance!
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I thought he was our worst player. Still a good game but some bad giveaways and I blame him for their goal.
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Glad he wasn't provoked by Sterling to concede a penalty in the 2nd half. This could be a lot worse for him then.
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De Gea should be collecting that corner with his eyes closed.Another blunder from Maguire for their goal. The one thing he has is height but he still gets it wrong. The lad needs to know he's not undroppable.
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So good.
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Very good performance!
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Best game. End.
Andycoleno9
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Was he good for Leicester in oppo area? I thought that he will be our attacking weapon after corner kicks but he is either nowhere near to ball or makes a foul
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He had more goals and assist than any centre back in the PL in the three years he played at this level before signing for us.Was he good for Leicester in oppo area? I thought that he will be our attacking weapon after corner kicks but he is either nowhere near to ball or makes a foul
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Had very good game, some very good interceptions. Him and Lindelof had very good game.
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Was really good, however did panic slightly towards the end
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He had one or two weird clearances, where he basically gifted them opportunities. That header to Jesus i think was hilarious, thankfully City didnt know what to do at times today.
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So we are using him wrong thenHe had more goals and assist than any centre back in the PL in the three years he played at this level before signing for us.
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Most keepers would have but De Gea is a goal line keeper only, the defenders know this. No way Otamendi should have been allowed to run through Maguire and Bissaka anyway.De Gea should be collecting that corner with his eyes closed.
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We won so I shouldn’t be down but that Citeh goal really annoyed me.
He has to defend that better.
He has to defend that better.
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Thought he was brilliant.
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Hard to tell. John Terry had seasons when he scored quite a few goals and then others where he scored very little. I think the sample is too small to draw conclusions currently. I think he should have had a couple of goals so far, he's missed two big chances that I can remember.So we are using him wrong then
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The lesser of our two CBs today.
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I love him!
3 interceptions (joint second with McTominay, Rodrigo 1st)
10 clearances (1st)
4 defensive aerial duals won (joint second with McTominay, Shaw 1st!)
I love him!
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In my opinion, he was our worst player today.
Andycoleno9
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I am not the manager and i know shit about it but i think that it is wrong to keep him 10m-11m from goal and do float crosses on him.Hard to tell. John Terry had seasons when he scored quite a few goals and then others where he scored very little. I think the sample is too small to draw conclusions currently. I think he should have had a couple of goals so far, he's missed two big chances that I can remember.
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Yeah that was so weird. I thought they would score out of that for sure. Needs to calm down a bit and clear better in such situations.He had one or two weird clearances, where he basically gifted them opportunities. That header to Jesus i think was hilarious, thankfully City didnt know what to do at times today.
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