[trevor newnham]

we really need a clinical finisher.
As an aside, Gomez was sensational against west Ham on Friday. He must be soon knocking on the door, not as a striker, I hasten to add, but as a number 10.

 

[ArjenIsM3]

People saying AWB has been fantastic while the first 10 minutes alone he gave the ball away on the edge of our 16 at least twice. Sure defensively he's been great but he really does need to improve his passing and build up play

 

[reddevil702]

Either I’m really underrating Southampton or we really are shite. The teams look level with only a moment of brilliance being the difference.

 

[redom]

Decent first half. Not getting enough from our fullbacks in attacking areas and Rashford has been poor too so a lot of territorial advantage has gone to waste.

 

[Strats]

Lindelof was incredibly shakey the first 10-15. Has grown into the game and been good since then.

Rashford has been atrocious, deserves to be dropped.

 

[Ban]

Pogba doesn't work well in this position. Everybody knows what's his position. Not enough players to cover for him so he can work his magic.

 

[KennyBurner]

pereira is such a waste of technical ability. He has hidden from the ball all game. I will note that he at least sticks to his position on the right much more than lingard does. he deserves a few more games before we think of bringing lingard back.

 

[Raven]

Rashford looks genuinely disinterested, been grinding my gears today.

 

[Harry190]

The United players are cowards. They hide and don't move into positions to help each other out. They actually step away from the ball.

 

[Ace of Spades]

Need more width on the right. Having both Periera and Mata in the same side is pointless, we need to keep the width out on the right. Mata has been better than Lingard, but still not great. McTominay has been good, putting a shift in and cleaning up when Pogba loses possession.

Pogba, Periera and Rashford our worst players.

 

[Tony247]

Rashford is gash, have no idea how he is seen as potentially world class by anyone. Reminds me of Theo Walcott mixed with Welbeck, pacey, lack of brain and no end product.

Totally agree. In fact welbeck was better finisher. Bad ball control, bad passing, bad header and can score goals when opportunity presented. Cannot expect james like goal from him. He is still young but there is really long learning curve for him yet.

 

[RedSky]

Yeah, normally I defend Pogba but he's been unacceptable today. Doesn't seem to be match sharp at all which is a bit bizarre.

 

[Superunknown]

In this current form, James is a guaranteed starter. I originally had him down as more of a second half impact sub, but he has exceeded my expectations.

Quite like the look of Mata in the team. He may not have pace, but what we need in the side are more intelligent footballers like him. Our signings have looked great, so far. Just hope we can add to the score in the second half. There's definitely more goals in this game.

 

[Mr Chutney]

Pogba can feck off - strolling around and fannying around with the ball on the edge of our box - if we were playing anyone half decent we would have been punished by now.

Doesn’t seem arsed or committed at all, heads already off to Madrid, get him off!

 

[Jazz]

Pogba playing too deep. Understand he's there because the manager wants him there, but my goodness stop making these sloppy passes.

We really needed a Matic replacement. That is the only thing that greatly disappoints me this transfer window.

 

[fps]

pereira is such a waste of technical ability. He has hidden from the ball all game. I will note that he at least sticks to his position on the right much more than lingard does. he deserves a few more games before we think of bringing lingard back.

Yeah he benefits the team for not being Lingard, but he's not up to standard.

 

[Walters_19_MuFc]

Good well worked goal. Fantastic finish by James, but apart from that, we've been awful.

We need to calm down and take better care of the ball.

 

[MrBest]

We have been average against a team that presses well. James has been good going forward always wants the ball. Rashford has been real bad as has Pogba. I think Mata is better than Lingard and has done better than i thought he would. Andreas, i just do not get what he offers. I would like to see Fred. Gutted no Gomes on bench but looking forward to see Greenwood and Chong.

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Pogba should play where Pereira is.

Agree. He needs to be much further forward.

 

[12OunceEpilogue]

Considering we strengthened at the back and weakened everywhere else this summer it's been at the back where we've struggled. The back five poor in possession coupled with Pogba having a poor day on the ball has led to all our problems, they haven't created anything apart from when we've gifted them an in.

Rashford's disappointed me up front, but other than that we've done well, created good chances and scored a fine goal. Mata lacks mobility but it's been refreshing to see a 10 who can bring forwards into play, and James has been great.

 

[Organic Potatoes]

half time decision needed - we are too open in midfield

Mata not with the pace of the game

sloppy with the ball - Pogba dithering

maybe it's time to put Matic in for Mata and free up Pogba

Go home buckaroo, you’re drunk.

 

[Andycoleno9]

He needs to start playing on the right side of the bench. He’s been dreadful for a long time.

Well my first thought was that we should give Chong chance there but i know that will not happen

 

[Schmeichel's Cartwheel]

James = great

Mata = good

Pogba & Rashford = horrific

 

[Bobski]

Southampton have been dreadful, so many situations given to them in that last 20 mins from Utds sloppiness and they have not been able to even fashion a chance, struggled to even get a ball into the box. Good thing because outside of the first 20 mins Utd have been poor, Rashford and Pogba especially, defenders have done well, even with Lindelof starting extremely nervously.

Great goal from James, so direct and simple in his game but hard to deal with.

 

[FreakyJim]

Lindelof was incredibly shakey the first 10-15. Has grown into the game and been good since then.

Rashford has been atrocious, deserves to be dropped.

For who?

 

[Stadjer]

Pogba playing too deep. Understand he's there because the manager wants him there, but my goodness stop making these sloppy passes.

We really needed a Matic replacement. That is the only thing that greatly disappoints me this transfer window.

Someone like Rodri would have been great.

 

[Nou_Camp99]

Pogba is crap in this position. Absolute waste.

 

[JG3001]

People need to stop defending Pogba, 4 games in and it looks like he has lost interest again already. Could be one of the best but clearly does not want to do it here. Maintain that we should have got rid and bought 2 mids in his place, knowing our board they’d have just kept the money like they did Ronaldo.

 

[AJ10]

Nice goal by james, pogba doing his usual crap, Rashford been trash and surprisingly young hasn't been that shit.

 

[sebsheep]

Not a great performance (again), lovely goal by James though.
We look really light in midfield, I'm not convinced by the McTominay/Pogba midfield pairing when we don't have the ball.

 

[stu_1992]

We've been okay. Started poorly but improved, especially after the goal. And what a goal that was. Absolute Banger from James 2 weeks in a row. As ever in these situations we badly need a second goal.

 

[Majima]

Worryingly, I'm sure we used to say very similar things about Danny Welbeck.

Don't scare me like that.

I can see the similarities for sure. Welbeck had his moments where he looked class too.

 

[Russell_eire]

Pogba has knocked 10 million off Real's inevitable last-minute bid with that 45-minute horrorshow.

Pereira has gone missing as well, but the rest are looking good other than that.

 

[Schmeichel's Cartwheel]

half time decision needed - we are too open in midfield

Mata not with the pace of the game

sloppy with the ball - Pogba dithering

maybe it's time to put Matic in for Mata and free up Pogba

Mata has been miles better than Pogba though.

 

[Ranchero]

Rashford looks genuinely disinterested, been grinding my gears today.

What a stupid, braindead thing to say

 

[Ventura]

Hope we can score another after Southampton's inevitable early goal in the second half.

 

[Roboc7]

For someone who is supposed to be beat and tidy McTominay gives ball away a lot. Our midfield is all over the place, just 3 random players playing together with no understanding or awareness of each other.

 

[Mal donaghy]

Imagine, if you will a team of 11 players that ALL gave the same effort , drive, dedication as Daniel James is giving?? WE would be challenging for the title!!

Love the kid already, thats how you play in a Manchester United shirt.

 

[TrueRed79]

Oh the Pogba conundrum. On his day great but usually good. Today he should be hooked at HT. Absolute garbage.

 

[Red_Jamie]

Pogba so poor he makes you question whether he’s doing it deliberately