I think I'm in love. The exact kind of midfielder we were crying out for, and one that steps up when the going gets tough.
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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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What a player, love how calm he is and the way he passes the ball. Playing against the best midfield in the world, he didn't look out of place.
Looked to be struggling with the heat more than most but still our best player. I guess Serbia is near Macedonia, right?
To perform like that for 90 minutes with no real preseason is quite something.
Added so much stability to us. Even if we aren't great in defence, I feel more confident with him playing already. Got lots of good tackles in and made himself known.
Kinda next to.
Great player. His quality on the ball and a DMF is clear and obvious. He was facing their midfield on his own because Pogba and Herrera had a shocker expecially Herrera.
Will be a great addition to our team.
Will be a great addition to our team.
Level above most of what we've got.
He's a great player and definitely what our midfield needed. He'll also probably add more to our attack than our attacking players.
You are really bunch of bitches, changing your opinions after just one game, stand your ground a bit. You wont be accepted back when he has poor game next time.
Only the 2nd game but he's a top buy!
Give it a rest.
Looks a player alright. Crazy he's not even had a preseason.
He'll slot in and do the job instantly be the looks of things.
Great tonight, calm, assured
Great debut, was our best player today.
Very damning indication of our squad, considering he hasn't had a pre-season and joined a week ago.
Very damning indication of our squad, considering he hasn't had a pre-season and joined a week ago.
He's going to shut up all the people who didn't want him and Chelsea are going to look stupid for selling him to us
Nope, now piss off or put me on ignore.
Hehe
Excellent game, but was left exposed at times in a game where 1 CDM wasn't going to be enough. He's not mobile enough to cover the ground which was has been my ongoing concern. But that just means we need to add more cover for him and we were better once Fellaini came on and added some steel to reinforce Matic.
Gotta give credit where credit is due, he read runs well, made interceptions and used the ball well, the best of the midfield 3 and just ahead of Valencia for MOTM.
He's looking a top buy.
But he's a lumbering oaf, apparently.
Very good so far with the two matches we've seen.
Very good so far with the two matches we've seen.
So impressive tonight.
Far and away our best player. Well Dave was great too, but you know.
Far and away our best player. Well Dave was great too, but you know.
Back where?
Think he is going to be or best signing this season,just slotted naturally into the team and hit the ground running.
Potentially a brilliant signing. Mourinho really knows how to get the best out of him.
Just a cool cucumber who can see a pass, can tackle and is mobile. Exactly what we needed.
The Matic is finished club.
Impressed by him tonight and my man of the match
well done Matic. I am happy to eat humble pie and turn coat when necessary. If only his partners could step up today. He may prove very useful, as long as he doesn't gas.
I wasn't thrilled to sign him, but i'll gladly eat my words if he puts in more performances like that.
He's now our best player, and I wasn't on board with signing him initially. Football eh?
He was quality. Not afraid to admit I was sceptical of signing him. Hopefully he will continue to prove me wrong.
Some changing their opinions already 
You'd think people would learn and not write off a player just because he's 28. This is what you get when you sign experienced players at the top level.
You'd think people would learn and not write off a player just because he's 28. This is what you get when you sign experienced players at the top level.
Was underwhelmed by the signing but very happy to be proved wrong. Only player apart from De Gea who would not have looked out of place if playing for the opposition. Pressed when necessary, and his distribution was excellent.
MOTM.
He looks like hes been here for ages.
He looks like hes been here for ages.
Hope he inspire us to greater heights as well as create an implosion at Chelsea.
Could it be Makelele mark ii?
Could it be Makelele mark ii?
They border. Most Macedonians speak serbian aswell.
This hurts to say because I'm a big fan of those two but what you're saying is so fecking true for this game.
He's been a different class. Hopefully these three can push each other and form something of a unit. There's absolutely no natural chemistry (in their natural game instincts) that I can see.
Oh isn't it great that we have bit of a central midfield threat? He doesn't need to score but opponents respect his long range shooting and with his decision making, he actually makes the right choices like his shot that lead to Lukaku's goal. The other two would have probably tried to pass off (a good pass probably as well) but if the space is opened up, you need just to hit the target in those areas of the pitch. Shots on goal create opportunities directly and indirectly.
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