[JoaquinJoaquin]

Probably our best overall performance since Sir Alex left. Brilliant.

 

[sunama]

Boring, dull, negative football. LvG was better.

Actually. Did LVG not lay the foundations for what we saw today?

 

[Tom Van Persie]

Souness is one bitter fecking scrote

It's killing him to see these performances from a United side managed by Mourinho. He has it in his head that Mourinho only plays ultra defensive football.

 

[An Irish Red]

That was brilliant wasn't it? Matic and Lukaku both settling in and playing great with Pogba on form alongside them. We have the makings of a very good team.

 

[MadMike]

Really positive performance this. I hope one of many to come. Couldn't wish for more on the day.

Matic & Pogba in particular looked amazing in midfield. Lukaku was clinical . Lots of energy and movement from both Mkhi and Mata. Rashford started badly but finished very strongly, unlucky not to score. Great cameo from Martial too.

Just really really pleased for our attack that looked out of sorts last year.

Only good things to say about our defence too. Jones looked good as did Bailly. Blind on the today did very well joining the attack.

 

[QuackQuack]

Il admit I was quite underwhelmed by signing magic but if he can do that consistently then Il be a happy bunny.

 

[Peyroteo]

You look like title contenders. Very good game.

With that said West Ham didn't play very well and they exposed themselves to your counter attacks. Your first 2 goals come from a set piece and a counter but at 0-0 when they sat deep and you had to break them down there was still a lack of ideas and it felt a bit like last season. I still think this is still your biggest problem and I don't think it can be solved this summer. All the other title contenders have their problems too though...

 

[SirAF]

"" is sufficient.

 

[MadMike]

Actually. Did LVG not lay the foundations for what we saw today?

Just. Don't. Please

 

[sunama]

That run of games under LvG. Been a while.

That run of 3 games, which LVG went on. And lets not forget that in the next 6 games we scored 3 goals!!!

 

[Globule]

It's killing him to see these performances from a United side managed by Mourinho. He has it in his head that Mourinho only plays ultra defensive football.

I don't think he said anything too bad. We shouldn't get too carried away by the performance, not matter how good it was.

It actually reminded me a lot of the Southampton match last year - Pogba's debut. There were a lot of encouraging signs in the match, but it proved to be a false dawn.

That said, it was a good performance and it's a welcome start to the season.

 

[rooney1905]

Great display from the team. Great set up from Jose. We looked balanced and organized for the majority of the game. Lots of great performances today and some that will get better. Couldn't be happier with our debut players.

 

[TsuWave]

i'm buzzing. i forgot how revitalizing a good football performance can be.

 

[Nik70]

Matic and Lukaku look like such good buys; they've given you that extra edge that you all lacked last season.

Yeah they were fantastic today. Matic was utterly dominant. Great finishing by Lukaku. His pace (and Rashford's) up top was difficult to contain not to mention his strength.

 

[ThanksBoss26]

Superb performance.

 

[RedTillI'mDead]

Reality. The PL is a different beast. It doesn't have a Real or Barcelona but there's more intensity over a whole season with no breaks and 5-6 teams competing at the top

Standard and consistency are two different things. Consistency is required in the Premiership throughout the whole squad and across the whole season. In the Champions League it's more about standard and an exceptional team. Real Madrid's first team is a notch above Barcelona and multiple notches over everyone else.

 

[dannyrhinos89]

Fantastic performance 8/10 from everyone

Couldn't have asked for a better start.

 

[DevilRed]

Matic is making a huge difference in midfield. Never even realised he was that skillful on the ball. I knew he could pass it, but that dribble past 3 defenders was something else.

 

[Canagel]

Souness is one bitter fecking scrote

What is he saying? I'm not watching sky right now.

 

[Munkehboi]

Sexy sexy football..we still have almost 3 weeks until the transfer window closes to still streghten! Can't wait!

 

[trevor newnham]

said it once. I'll say it again. Matic could prove to be the buy of the season.

 

[RoadTrip]

Mourinho has always won the title in his second season.

Sorry but I am fully gonna get carried away after that performance and I don't even care.

 

[Yakuza_devils]

Lukaku, Mhkhi, Rashford, Martial, Pogba and Matic are top class. We should find a place to start Martial next game, maybe start him instead of Mata.

We still have Perisic and Zlatan to come, WE GO FOR IT!

 

[RoadTrip]

What is he saying? I'm not watching sky right now.

Apparently Rashfords assist for Lukaku was meant for Matic.

Moron.

 

[Catt]

That was dominant.

 

[Catt]

Apparently Rashfords assist for Lukaku was meant for Matic.

Moron.

I thought so when watching.

 

[Gause]

Domination personified! What an entertaining match too! Yesterday's City game was so fecking boring, yet people here bend over backwards for Baldy. Lukaku is going to be a beast. Rashford, Pogba, Martial and Rashers were amazing too!

Marcus was brilliant as well.

 

[.Phil1968]

Great start to the season Matic and Lukaku very impressive how theyve fitted in so well. Its going to be a good season.

 

[Gause]

Domination personified! What an entertaining match too! Yesterday's City game was so fecking boring, yet people here bend over backwards for Baldy. Lukaku is going to be a beast. Rashford, Pogba, Martial and Rashers were amazing too!

Marcus was brilliant as well.

 

[Inter Yer Nan]

Matic and Lukaku looking great buys. Our General play was quicker than we've seen in a while and the movement and passing was excellent.

Bring on the next one!

 

[Shark]

What is this rubbish from Henry on Sky?

 

[RoadTrip]

Matic is making a huge difference in midfield. Never even realised he was that skillful on the ball. I knew he could pass it, but that dribble past 3 defenders was something else.

He was always a good signing.

Just, his age and fee clouded our views - myself included.

 

[ManUnitedCanuck]

It's only one match, and there is a long way to go, but much improved over what we have seen in recent years. Long may it continue!!

 

[Summit]

Henry doesn't like Lukaku does he?

 

[Handré1990]

That was a perfect start to the season. I really struggled to make up my mind about our MOM, I settled on Lukaku since we got several lessons last season on how important that first goal is when we dominate. Matic was maybe better in general.

Rashford looks fresh and ready, Martial delivered the goods in 10 minutes. Pogba got a confidence booster. Mata and Mikhi still have another gear. The defence is class, and if (big IF) Jones stays injury free Lindelöf and Smalling will have a hard time getting games. De Gea was ready on their only chance. I'm fecking buzzing!

I also like the fact that Mourinho seems to be taking the squad game seriously, and getting our bench players involved relatively early.

 

[RedElf]

Great performance, dominant home display. Lets hope this continues instead of all those draws last season.

 

[ricky-romeo]

shades of our opening PL game back in 2006 (fulham 5-1) where we ran riot from the first minute.

still early days of course but one think i like is that we never put down a gear even when we are a goal or two up.

i kept on saying over the last few years (even during fergei's last few season) why we often did not go for the kill when we have that opportunity to win by 4 or 5. unlike city (lets be honest they are ruthless when they are in the mood) we often just stop at 2 the most.

 

[AlecHDR]

That run of 3 games, which LVG went on. And lets not forget that in the next 6 games we scored 3 goals!!!

No disagreeing there sunama. The question was when have we performed this well. 3 games were very exciting but obviously not enough reason to make the season great.

Lets hope for a lot more performances like today this season. I'm very optimistic. There is strength, character, and good footballing ability throughout the team now!

 

[Prodigal7]

Fecking Graeme Sourness. "The assist was meant for Matic".... "I'm a bitter cnut who only talks shite".

 

[HabeasC]

So many choices for MoTM - Lukaku scored 2 and was generally very good, Pogba dominated the midfield, Matic was great, Mkhi got two assists and was generally great.

Then after that Rashford scored and assisted, Martial scored and assisted and Mata was very good too.