Brilliant off the ball movement in the box, just a natural striker
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Did fairly well, nothing ground breaking. Some good link up and beat his man a few times, he did as well as you'd hope a 17 year old would do.
Glad he got his goal. Hopefully more confidence now. Definitely should be getting more minutes on the right than Lingard and Mata who we tested for billionth of times and both didn't work.
Classy player, happy he finally got his goal. Natural goalscorer.
He and Gomes is ready. Better options than Lingard and Mata
Alright. Didn't think he was particularly impressive.
Was his least impressive game but finally got his goal which is the most important thing.
Dont even fecking dare to throw "aint ready" bullshit just due his age, give me to watch him any day of the week for United than some seniors.
He's going to be a big,big hit this season.
"Mason Greenwood scores for Manchester United, and that's not the last time you're gonna hear that" 
And he's off the mark.
Arguably played better against Perth but the goal has come now which is brilliant for him.
Arguably played better against Perth but the goal has come now which is brilliant for him.
Off the mark. Played a beautiful cross field ball to send James away at one stage also.
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I think it'll be James Rashford Greenwood against Chelsea. Chelsea's fullback is too slow, they'll be ripped apart by pace and movement.
Would really help my FF setup too as I'm going for a budget striker this year so I'm all for it
Timed that run to perfection. He stayed in the defender's blind spot and then ran into the space at the perfect moment. Natural, instinctive. There will be goals from him this season.
I think people are pinning a bit too much on him this season. Very happy he got his goal today. This season should give him some fantastic experience but he will probably not feature too regularly.
real cheeky finish that
Good goal. Slices the ball too often though.
Yeah, it was nice to see one of our forwards doing that. We need more of that. Really hopeful he can keep developing.
What a cross from AWB. Good finishing too
Indeed, he had a couple of those vs Cardiff as well, without scoring.
I second this, that's how I think we'll start vs Chelsea, will be exciting to watch those 3 counter at defences when fully sharp and fit.
Could be down to the pitch, we played on that same pitch on Saturday and it was rough as toast Saturday, never mind today. Also, he's probably getting too excited when getting the chances, after the goal today he'll settle down.
Yep, great movement from AWB and Greenwood. Also a very nice pass from Pogba, nicely worked goal all round.
Figured as much, the right wing is there for the taking.
Said a while back that he needs to work on his kicking technique - it’s the only real weakness he has; it’s been exposed since he’s stepped up to the first team. Underhit passes, dodgy finishing - he really needs to start drilling the basics regularly, because the rest of his game is potentially elite.
I've thought that too, but put it down to simply being nerves. He's only 17 though so I suppose he's going to be fairly raw in a lot of things that will eventually get ironed out. I hope he gets game time, but also time to learn and grow into the first team rather than people expecting the RW saviour.
It's a terrible feeling for defenders when defending against him.
After his stepovers, you can never predict which way he will go. Left or right? Doesn't matter, he can smash it low corner either way.
Exciting times ahead.
After his stepovers, you can never predict which way he will go. Left or right? Doesn't matter, he can smash it low corner either way.
Exciting times ahead.
Amazing natural ability, hope he reaches his full potential, could be brilliant player.
Is Greenwood better as striker or winger?
He’ll be a striker in time, no doubt about it.
Another comparison to RvP but can see a similar development, starting off wide, occasionally playing top but eventually moving up top.
Also love how quick he is to get a shot off with either foot after making the move. Far too often attackers hesitate for the perfect opening and the chance goes. Having the ability to get a shot off quickly is huge.
More and more impressing. If he can sustain that level of football and general improvement against stronger teams on the tour, then perhaps he could be some sort of weapon against Chelsea.
He's actually one of the few players in this team that adds element of surpirise, kind a thing that Ole did in his football player days.
He's actually one of the few players in this team that adds element of surpirise, kind a thing that Ole did in his football player days.
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His technique is fine, he's just rushing it slightly where he isn't relaxed yet.
You don't score the goals he scores in the reserves and the suddenly forget how to kick a ball cleanly.
I hope so.
We shouldn't thrust Greenwood wide simply because the positions available. We did all the same with Martial / Rashford. But in my opinion Martial's best season was under LVG where similar to Henry he played centrally but drifted wide often, the stupidity of LVG to persistently use Rooney was a big issue.
I actually think that next season with regular playing time Grewnwood would eclipse Rashford. Notice the connotations in words that Solskjaer has used describing both mentioning Greenwood as a natural finisher / striker and that Ole has persistently stated that Rashford needs to score an array of goals, work on his instincts in front of the posts. Those statements in itself describe the difference in the influence both players have, Greenwood if he develops will 100% outscore Rashford, it will take a miracle for Marcus to become a consistent goal threat.
I actually think that next season with regular playing time Grewnwood would eclipse Rashford. Notice the connotations in words that Solskjaer has used describing both mentioning Greenwood as a natural finisher / striker and that Ole has persistently stated that Rashford needs to score an array of goals, work on his instincts in front of the posts. Those statements in itself describe the difference in the influence both players have, Greenwood if he develops will 100% outscore Rashford, it will take a miracle for Marcus to become a consistent goal threat.
I would say he’s one of the most technically gifted footballers I’ve ever seen at youth level so no worries there!
Only thing is that RvP physically was a bit of beast in his later years, using body strength and close control to shield the ball. Greenwood will likely still grow and bulk up so who knows.
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