The way he plays (based on the videos I saw, and the glimpses in preseason), the smile - I think he’ll be a fan favourite real soon.
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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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I'd give him our motm. First half he was really good, playing balls in behind the defence from the left side like Shaw occasionally does but he was doing it 3 or 4 times in a half. 2nd half he looked tired and had a shot when he should have found a teammate.
If you haven't had the pleasure of seeing me call Luke Shaw a jogger then now you have, his lack of running, even when a man beats him, drives me nuts. Not to mention he just backs off anyone who runs at him, as he knows he not gonna run to keep up.
I expect Malacia will be the regular starter well before Christmas.
His aggressive pressing is infinitely better than shaw who goes asleep far too often. He’ll be a starter before long.
That I fully agree with. Also I'm very happy we got the lad. Bags of potential
When I see Elanga out on the right, I am of that mind yes.
With good reason, and a coach favorite probably too. He works hard, is brave, does anything to follow the plan, and does well in duels. He is everything Shaw needs to have going to be one of the worlds best LB’s - now maybe Shaw can borrow it from him everytime he loses it, or, we can just play Malacia.
Fully agree. Telles should be moved on asap. Shaw is excellent for a few months a season only. Malacia is the perfect profile to bring in.
Our best player today and will look even better next to Martinez. I'm not worried about our defence this season it's our midfield and attack that needs sorting.
Impressive performance.
Evra-lite regen potential atm.
Evra-lite regen potential atm.
Hope he replaces Shaw. Has the intensity i want to see.
I like him, looks like proper team player, with lots of intense play - passing, movement, aggressive pressing, and press resistant.
I love the guy already, i wrote after first game he played for us that i saw Evra in him and after today I am even more convinced that getting him for 12-15m euro, whatever, was amazing business from our side and he feels like SAF signing. Fantastic, and with Martinez, who is also left footed, will help getting the ball out to him quicker and in a better direction so he keep his pace (Martinez is fantastic passer also). Both of them like to play the long ball behind the opponents defence, as do Lindelöf, and if we get Rashford/Sancho/Martial/Antony (hopefully) to make runs and take advantage (imagen also having FDJ and Bruno/Eriksen to deliver balls) it will give us a new dimension to our attacking counter attacks.
If you plan to start him, can't you do us a solid and pay another 30 million? You paid 45 million for Donny, surely Malacia is already worth at least that 
You can have telles for freeIf you plan to start him, can't you do us a solid and pay another 30 million? You paid 45 million for Donny, surely Malacia is already worth at least that
I'd have him at Feyenoord in a heartbeat if he accepts a wage of about 800k per year. You think you guys have bad players, trying watching some Feyenoord
I've got some nephews in the Netherlands who are all Feyenoord fans, they were already flagging that this kid gonna be the real deal, but they were quite conservative on whether or not he could make that step instantly from the Eredivisie to a major PL team. Really curious to see what he can bring in the next games. Looks solid defensively and composed in his build up skills everytime I see him play.
Micah Richards just said we’ve signed “Masaalia” 
Man Utd 1:2 Brighton
His attitude at the end even with Brighton wasting time shows he’s already ahead of that lazy, fat feck Shaw.
Silly with fouls on that position and time of the game. But giving it as he's just a new young player. Crossed fingers.
Was decent in pre-season but awful little cameo today. Still fancy him to replace Shaw in the starting line up going forward though.
He looked a bit light-weight when being 1-on-1. One wierd one was when he (whilst defending a set-piece) tried to mark an opposing (Dunk?) player twice his size.
That image of him in front of Dunk is seared in my mind forever. A good corner or a clean cross into the box and trouble. Just the thought of Martinez, Tyrell, and Dalot defending a corner scares me. It will be a long long season.
Dunk was literally laughing
Marking Dunk on corner was “funny”
I want to see this guy starting our next game, Shaw wasn't the worst offender but for me the most irritating, he plays like its a testimonial even at 2-0 down.
Brentford 4:0 Man Utd
Bright spot today
My fav player right now
Exactly like you said, not the worst but his lazy crossing like it's testimonial and drilled half arsed runs are annoying...
We need hungry players, and Malacia looked very good jusdging by his cameos. very proactive, which is key, great under pressure. The only player who seem to know very basic dummy move to make half space for himself just before receiving the ball. I like that.
Needs to start and we need more like that..
MoM for the bollocking he gave to Maguire.
Must be a starter for Liverpool
Looked so much better than Shaw, can’t understand why he isn’t starting
The subs were the only players who didn't let themselves down today. Elanga worked hard, Malacia was tenacious and Varane is actually quick and able to win aerial duels. I gave Varane MOTM but I can see why people gave it to Malacia.
Only player who didn’t let himself down today, solid performance down the left hand side.
Clearly a lot better than Shaw in pretty much every facet of the game.
Quicker, more alert, more press resistant, forward thinking, covers ground.
Good signing, I am sure.
Quicker, more alert, more press resistant, forward thinking, covers ground.
Good signing, I am sure.
Should start over Shaw but looks a very limited player.
Looked better than that midget CB.
Unfortunately our best player imo.
The only positive I took from this nightmarish match.
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