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This has been Rashford's most intense game in years. He looks ready for a fight.

 

[Suedesi]

This aged like milk

Yes

 

[BarstoolProphet]

Whatever happens, EtH has bought proper characters. Love to see it.

And technical players. We actually manage to keep the ball in tight areas. Felt we were the worst at that the past few seasons.

 

[Judas]

I'll take that. Bruno has been wasteful. Sancho has been quiet, Rashford did good for the goal but needs to be doing more.

1-0 won't be enough, be surprised if it finishes like this.

 

[Luka Mora]

Mctominay been best player on the pitch, don't think he has put a foot wrong and has been breaking down attacks and progressing good balls forward.

Antony well taken goal, but hasn't really got going but first match and all. Been disappointed with Sancho and Malacia, keep getting bullied or losing the ball.

 

[Chip]

Intense game. Happy to be up 1-0. Eriksen has been a bit wasteful in the first half, so unless McTominay's picked up a knock, I'd consider taking Eriksen out for Case.

 

[always_hoping]

Happy enough with that half of football from United, leading, just 1 save all half Degea had to make and so far so good for Antony.

 

[Fracture90]

McT is one of our most important players in ETH`s system. He is a perfect garbage man with a little help from Eriksen. It suits McT so much that he only has to concentrate on defending.

ETH has actually found a perfect role for him and gave him a much needed confidence. I'm not seeing MCT making as many unnecessary touches before releasing the ball as he did previously.

 

[Sviken]

I disagree. It's all gonna be about counter attacking in the second half. Rashford's first touch is not the best but we will need his pace for the threat.

His pace amounts to feck all when there is no "threat". He's bungled it every time he has touched the ball, as seldom as that has happened.

 

[Member 125398]

Really impressed with our ability to weather a storm in the last 2 games. Arsenal look really good although de Gea hasn't been tested that much. Think we need to score again.

 

[kunal18]

Casemiro for Bruno, Ronaldo for Sancho

 

[Nick7]

How about 'ten in a row with the left foot for Arsenal' or whatever when they thought Martinelli had scored? They're on gas in that comms box

Just absolute bizarre shit coming out on there

 

[acnumber9]

Arsenal have looked sharper in their buildup, let's be honest. For the most part we have defended well and got the goal, that's the best you can say for us. Surprising how Jesus is manhandling Varane especially. We need to get him under control.

The ref is allowing him to manhandle Varane. On numerous occasions Jesus has just turned to push and pull at Varane without looking at the ball. The ref gave Arsenal a free kick for it.

 

[No Idea For Nickname]

McT looking like a beast. What happened to this guy.

Casemiro joined..

 

[Riz]

Mctominay best player on the pitch so far. Would be unfair to drop him. As for Bruno? Get him off

I thought Bruno has been alright so far, couple of nice involvements including the goal.

Agree with what everyone is saying re the difference between Rashford and Jesus though. Latter is holding up everything excellently meaning Arsenal attacks are sustained rather than turning over like ours.

 

[meamth]

Jesus is a fecking livewire. Really dangerous if he keep this up.

 

[Raoul]

Casemiro for Erickson and CR7 for Rashford

 

[Gasolin]

Swap him out for Casemiro asap.

We would lose the offensive danger. We need a second ball cushion. Then we can introduce Casemiro and Ronaldo.

 

[tomaldinho1]

Very good performance, don’t get the issue with their disallowed goal - no contact on the ball from Odegaard and it’s a foul, doesn’t matter if it’s soft or not.

McT playing very well, seeing him do things I’ve not seen before on the turn in possession and that period around 10-11mins where we just kept recycling the ball and keeping them moving was really good.

 

[JPRouve]

I will say it once and move on but collectively and consistently McTominay, Eriksen and Bruno have not been good. The opposition get through them easily, they struggle to move the ball smoothly or make themselves easily available. They all have good individual moments though.

 

[Tincanalley]

Great find from Rashford

Excellent yes

 

[Bastian]

Good half of football. They definitely looked more dangerous down both sides, and Jesus is an absolute handful - signing of the summer easily.

I can't think of a single moment we manage to create a chance for Rashford, and a big ask for him to hold the ball up against those two big central defenders.

We started with a lot of aggression and Martinez put a marker on Jesus early on, but he's not affected by it in the slightest. Really enjoyed those first 10 minutes.

They were super lucky to avoid a red card on that lunge on Bruno. 100% red.

 

[ManUnitedCanuck]

Did Gabriel get booked btw?

That’s all I kept saying!

 

[Alemar]

We need to put Casemiro and Ronaldo on for Eriksen and Rashford. Fair play to Marcus - another assist, but rather than that he wasn’t sublime today.

 

[VanDeBank]

Who was the bloke on the other side of Martial 8 minutes before HT (not Iqbal), was it Axel?

Also the stat at the start of the match said it was Ben White's 200th club appearance. That can't be right, can it? relative recent signing.

Cracking game btw

 

[Orange Tree]

I'd sub off Bruno, but he usually is the only one up front who doesn't look gassed after the 60 minutes mark.

Casemiro for Eriksen.

 

[JeffFromHK]

Bruno fernandes keeps gifting the possession to Arsenal with those stupid flicks. it is frustrating

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

What a great half of football. Stuff you like to see.

What a superb moment for Antony, too. Great worked goal.

Hoping we can maintain it because we do tend to drop off in the second half.

Oh, and can I just say McTominay is a fecking beast. I know a lot of you won't want to here that but he's been our best player.

 

[MonkeysMagic]

Will take the scoreline but they have had so many dangerous situations, its only a matter of time until they score. We simply cannot pass through the lines and our forwards cant hold the ball up and bring the midfield in.

 

[Eurotrash]

Good half of football, from both teams. McTominay, Dalot and Antony standouts so far.

 

[izec]

Arsenal have looked sharper in their buildup, let's be honest. For the most part we have defended well and got the goal, that's the best you can say for us. Surprising how Jesus is manhandling Varane especially. We need to get him under control.

He is one of the best strikers in the league and in good form currently. He is a handful for anyone.

 

[bosnian_red]

Defending well but they're getting in dangerous positions. Bruno needs to do better in possession, careless even for his standards. Rashford has done well but he'll do better when Martial is back and he can go back to the wing.

Get Casemiro in there.

 

[Black Adder]

I can't quite believe what I've seen from him. I've consistently said the bloke isn't good enough and can't pass. Today has been immense. And not just at the thug stuff. His touches and passing has been good. Color me shocked. Well done.

Same here, nowdays he looks like different player!

Also no more jogging from him, he plays with purpose and intensity, what a difference good coach makes.

 

[Member 101269]

I suggest we bring in Casemiro for Sancho. We move Rashy on the left and Bruno in a false 9 role. We need to start winning the ball

I'm not sure Bruno has the legs, and we're punting it long from DDG it'll just come back to us.

 

[Redfrog]

Despite the criticism, that is now 4 in 5 goals that Rashford has played a big part in.

Yes, he is much better this season. People are harsh on him. He can be frustrating but is an useful player.

 

[Dudu]

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[BusbyMalone]

We're getting there week by week. Arsenal obviously look further ahead in their development as you would expect, but can't fault the fight and effort in this team at the moment. The next stage is to be better with the ball. We do treat it very carelessly at times.

 

[JPRouve]

La Liga refs still the worst of all the big 5 leagues though in my opinion

Maybe but I will still hate on french refs.

 

[Marcelinho87]

Nah, I’m sure he doesn’t think he’s good enough to keep Casemiro out of the team but coaches have always liked him because he does exactly what he’s told and he puts himself about. The funny thing is if you just tell him to do what he’s good at he’s a decent player

Yeah agreed.

 

[Suv666]

This would be an amazing win if we pull this off. Arsenal are a good side.