By far our best player
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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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WS one of our better players tonight at a 3/10. Why he stood 5 yards away from Burke and watched him receive the ball twice I don't know.
He was the dominant player on the pitch for the first 10 minutes, far better than anyone else. Unfortunately after that he dropped down to the same level as everyone else on our team.
You guys are delusional. He’s overhyped offensively and a liability defensively. He makes too many mistakes and are just lazy. He won’t win you titles. More likely you’ll win less titles. At least as a DM. His defending on that second goal was horrific. And no one criticizes him.
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The old Pogba that goes AWOl in games was seen in that 2nd half.
Because we needed to score. He was by far our best player yet was still crap
To be fair in that first 10 minutes Bruno was playing in midfield with him so he had options and people to play the ball to. After that 10 he was left in midfield by himself as Matic decided he wanted to play as a left sided CB and Bruno went off to do his usual and play as a striker or winger. He was pretty much put in to a position where he was never going to succeed.
Not the first game he’s been hung out to dry like that.
Pogba is our most creative, effective and efficient chance creator ANYWHERE around outside the penalty box bar none. Elite footwork, agility, ability and awareness. Absolutely perfect when we play against a low block defence.
What do we do? Play him a deep two and have four kamikaze attackers in front of him. We put so much emphasis in the 10 position, attacking wide players (wingers and full backs) we completely lack any sort of subtlety or actual plan to control the middle. Utterly baffling.
He was poor for the 2nd goal imo and didn't raise his game but it's absolutely infuriating we ask him to be a glorified midfield enforcer and ball recyler.
What do we do? Play him a deep two and have four kamikaze attackers in front of him. We put so much emphasis in the 10 position, attacking wide players (wingers and full backs) we completely lack any sort of subtlety or actual plan to control the middle. Utterly baffling.
He was poor for the 2nd goal imo and didn't raise his game but it's absolutely infuriating we ask him to be a glorified midfield enforcer and ball recyler.
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Arsenal 0:0 Man Utd
Had overall a quality game. Lots of quality balls that we didn't benefit from. If not for AWB's fantastic defensive display second half, I would have voted him MOTM.
I've never seen Pogba be so... Within himself.
Don't think he played a pass longer then 10 years tonight... Hell he didn't even stupidly try to hold off 5 players at once at any point!
Don't think he played a pass longer then 10 years tonight... Hell he didn't even stupidly try to hold off 5 players at once at any point!
By far motm. Did soo much of the dirty work if I was him I'd be fuming with the attackers.
The combination of skills and strength he's got is pretty rare for a CM tbh. I cannot think of another like that. Ndombele is a close player
gotta be Shaw shawly?
Was very good au felt
Really good again. Shame we seem to only be able to get one or two players at a time playing well
He was quite good in the first half, but second half he seemed to drift completely out of the game. Still had the odd good moment but otherwise struggled to get into the second half.
Had a great game too.
Wish we had a group of players of his level of quality.
Played like a regular midfielder and not like Pogba. Didn't try anything too fancy, no long balls, no creativity... Just kept it simple and that's not what we need from him.
Seeing as Bruno has been pretty meh the last month, I would give him a week of rest and play Pogba in his position
Seeing as Bruno has been pretty meh the last month, I would give him a week of rest and play Pogba in his position
Unfortunately, it is when we play him deep. Especially away at Arsenal. I’m inclined to agree with you in principle, in that I prefer him to be the ‘fancier’ and more creative version of Pogba - but I feel like realistically, that Pogba could no longer exist with any regularity since we signed Bruno.
Very good today, but still too reserved and focused on defense.
I prefer the unleashed version of him.
I prefer the unleashed version of him.
Played well in patches, when he was on the ball the team had possession. When he didn't it was all defence.
Honestly I have no complaints. He plays disciplined and gets around which means as long as his head doesn't drop he'll be consistently good.
Have to say that his recent form, effort and attitude has been so much better and it’s great to see.
The difference between him now and the early part of the season is chalk and cheese.
And thank goodness, because we are carrying Martial, Rashford and Greenwood currently and another non-contributor would screw us completely.
The difference between him now and the early part of the season is chalk and cheese.
And thank goodness, because we are carrying Martial, Rashford and Greenwood currently and another non-contributor would screw us completely.
Good on the ball, particularly crucial in the 20 minute spell at the end of the first half where we were on top.
I think also a game that sums up why he didn’t start in the midfield 2 as well, and was partly responsible for when we were over run. It’s harsh to call him a luxury player, because I think he tries hard enough without the ball, he just doesn’t have any real aptitude for it.
I think also a game that sums up why he didn’t start in the midfield 2 as well, and was partly responsible for when we were over run. It’s harsh to call him a luxury player, because I think he tries hard enough without the ball, he just doesn’t have any real aptitude for it.
Much like Fred I thought he was fine, tried to progess our play but the front 4 was offering nothing.
What does this actually mean? Sounds either confusing or a statement of the obvious or logical.
Very disciplined when he was moved deeper. Shame as I thought he was having a good game further ahead
The parts of the game where we had controlled possession, he was at the heart of it.
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There was praise for him in the Guardian recently, but I'm still confident that he was better in previous seasons:
Played well but it would’ve been better if we’d got him on the ball more. The change of position didn’t help, obviously. Keep up the good form. We just need our forwards to start hitting any sort of run now, please.
A class performance, but had no help at all apart from a solid performance from Shaw.
It’s a good thing no other club on the planet can afford him, as Pogba would be outta here in a flash this summer.
It’s a good thing no other club on the planet can afford him, as Pogba would be outta here in a flash this summer.
For that to happen, he cannot be in CM
Is that not what we have been asking him to do in the big games for years? I was very worried when Scott went off and he had to go deep, felt he would be pressed and vulnerable, but I thought he provided a very mature performance and started a lot of moves. Doesn't seem fair to criticise him today when we made more than enough chances to win the game.
Another good game. Today more of a work horse than his normal creative game. Don’t know if that is the best use of him but he did very well.
Untouchable since how many games now?
Kept it simple, powerhouse, aerial presence, and consistency.
Why can't we have both Bruno and him on form??
Kept it simple, powerhouse, aerial presence, and consistency.
Why can't we have both Bruno and him on form??
Not quite the gold standard today
Pogba and Shaw remain in good form which is something positive.
Just gonna quote my last post and it's the same story.
Get this man playing closer to the goal.
Still decent today. Better than Bruno who was largely anonymous.
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