Hitting a nice patch of form
Take him out against a Liverpool, whack him straight back in for Burnley
Take him out against a Liverpool, whack him straight back in for Burnley
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When the alternatives are Lingard and Pereira, I don't think we have much to lose. They are just as likely to go invisible.Do we dare risk him at Anfield??
I'm not sure he can handle the pace and pressing of Liverpool...but then Juanfield!
Swear Mata's only got 2 goals this season?Brilliant game from him. The finish was ice cold- arguably the most composed finisher at the club after Greenwood (Martial and Rashy are inconsistent)
Could have had an assist had James buried his chance. His legs may be gone but he's still our most creative number 10.
More goals and assists than Lingard and AP combined despite having played lesser games than both of them this season.
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Pereira has played both deeper in midfield and at RM. He's played more games out of position then he has at 10 this season so harsh on him imo.Brilliant game from him. The finish was ice cold- arguably the most composed finisher at the club after Greenwood (Martial and Rashy are inconsistent)
Could have had an assist had James buried his chance. His legs may be gone but he's still our most creative number 10.
More goals and assists than Lingard and AP combined despite having played lesser games than both of them this season.
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I don't think so, rather just keep him for Burnley.Do we dare risk him at Anfield??
I'm not sure he can handle the pace and pressing of Liverpool...but then Juanfield!
Honestly, even I can't recall his 3rd goalSwear Mata's only got 2 goals this season?
The pen and today right. Don't think he scored another one.Honestly, even I can't recall his 3rd goal
In both recent matches, he's shown more pace than he's given credit for. And his brain is quicker than most. We still need a creative, younger, quicker, midfielder, but JM still has plenty to offer and hasn't deserved to be treated like the villain of the piece like he has been so often, despite not even playing enough to be responsible for our poor performances.Mata gets loads of stick on this forum mainly because he lacks pace but he is a quality player. A class goal today on the back of a great game against Norwich. If a few others had his technical ability we would be doing a lot better.
How did he get all over the pitch then...Juanfield coming this weekend? He certainly looks in form. Was all over the pitch. It's a shame he doesn't have the legs anymore.
YepWas such an odd few seconds for the goal. Sure I'm not alone in this, but the whole jeopardy of the moment was based solely around him getting into the box and having a shot... With no actual concern that he wouldn't score if he did.
So much so I started cheering when he shot
I was exactly the same!Was such an odd few seconds for the goal. Sure I'm not alone in this, but the whole jeopardy of the moment was based solely around him getting into the box and having a shot... With no actual concern that he wouldn't score if he did.
So much so I started cheering when he shot
yeah this!Thats how you dink the ball Lingard.
In terms of talent hes one of the best players in the team. Too bad he lost his legs, but his vision, technique and intelligence are still a level or two above our other MF optionsLast 4 starts, 2 goals and 4 assists.
HugsLast 4 starts, 2 goals and 4 assists.
I had 0 doubt he was going to score once through.
Weird I dont feel the same if it was Martial Rashford