tjb
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Our first half was really good imo. Constant attacking, but couldn't break down newcastle, especially as we were trying too hard for the cross. Matic getting a bit tired in the second half exposed us to the counter. One major factor I took from today, Varane and Maguire together means that teams wouldn't be able to match us a home; they allow us to push up the pitch due to their ability to deal with aerial duels, so quick, long ball counters are much harder to do. What's also clear is once Sancho, Greenwood and Rashford learn to play with each other, we are going to have constant wing threat. Sancho can get himself in behind those defensive blocks and that will help us going forward. And of course, Ronaldo showed the matchwinner he is. Any situation, good or bad, he's your man.