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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.
So according to Twitter Bernard's red card from last game has been rescinded and he can play in this game. So presumably that's a recognition that the ref messed up and incorrectly applied the rules of the game in giving a penalty and a red card for the one incident. So given that decision had a large bearing on the result of the match do we now get given an extra point or two as compensation? Mmmm.. probably not...
Cant wait to see Mejbri.
Not in squad today.
Garner's back!
And he scores!
What a ridiculous call. Yet again, ref is complete shite.
Need VAR
In case anyone missed it earlier, Brandon Williams picked up a minor injury against Rochdale. Didn't sound too serious.
Quite a good game this one.
Garner is such an effortless, confident and talented player, we are light in midfield, think we are going to see more of him this season in the 1st team.
How the feck we didn't see him against Rochdale simply blows my mind. Instead we risked a half-fit Pogba and he picked up a knock.
Garner tries to score from the half-way line! 
Just get him involved, throw in him, Greenwood and Gomes more regular and commit more players forward in attack, you seen on the tour there was a lot of cohesive football because they know each other's game, something might click, at least these extremely talented players are blooded and you can galvanize it with the Summer transfer window.
McGhee off for Helm. Thought he looked out of his depth.
If we can get Erik Ten Hag, then let him coach all these talented players that we have surely we can be a force again.
2-0, Ramazani penalty
Correctly given Penalty, Ramazani converts for 2-0, celebrates with a backflip!
Wish Elanga had that, would have been a great goal. Love his dribbling, an exciting player to watch.
Elanga running at full speed with the ball is something else 
Elanga is a far more dangerous player than Chong; would rather he got minutes in the cups!
BTW when did Traore get so good! Looks decent tonight
BTW when did Traore get so good! Looks decent tonight
Personally I've been very disappointed in Traore and Puigmal since they joined, they've looked no better than our local boys, not really sure why we bought them.
This place is ridiculous
You think Chong has produced better for the U23’s than Elanga? Or you’ve never watched either play? I presume it’s the latter
You mean last year's player of the year, Chong? With all his goals? You judge a player based on his last game only.
There's not really a need for that...
No, I think you're an idiot.
Past your bedtime?
No, I think you're an idiot.
So far this year, Chong played one U-23 match and scored 2 goals in it. Elanga played 3 full U-21 matches, plus a sub appearance, but scored no goals in them. Yet cafetards declare Elanga the better player! Elanga is 2 years younger than Chong. He may develop into a better player one day. Right now Chong is clearly the better player.
Elanga isn't better than Chong. Personally, I've been a little bit disappointed with Elanga. No points so far in the U23, very wasteful at times. He has a lot of potential though and have been running our U18 team!
Nor is there a need to make stupid posts and yet this place is full of them. Maybe idiots will stop being idiots when they are called on their bullshit.
With all the injuries currently wouldn't be surprised to see Elanga get a place on the bench for the 1st team on Monday.
Thats optimistic!
Yeah, Chong was class for the U23s. Not to say Elanga isn’t a very good player in his own right. And the Limerick guy watches all the youth matches to be fair to him.
Wouldn’t shock me considering how short we are, he’s had a very, very good start to the season.
It’s a chat room for expressing opinions! If you can’t cope with people having different opinions to you then maybe you should give them a wide berth! No need being so rude and arrogant! I based my view on Elanga actually being able to dribble with the ball and always looking dangerous where as Chong looks like a rabbit in the headlights for the first team!
I hope they both progress in to top players but Chong really needs the spotlight taking off him for a while imo
I think it's fair at this point to ask exactly what Jimmy Garner has to do to get Ole to give him a chance. I'd understand if those currently playing in midfield were doing superbly but that's far from the case. He's wasted in the U23s, he needs to be playing at a higher level. Either give him a chance in the first team or loan him out in January.
Massive gap between Division 2 of the U23s and Premier League football. As shown by Chong's struggles who dominated for the reserves last year. Ideally Chong should have gotten a loan somewhere in the Premiership or Championship to get some regular football but due to lack of options, he's needed as a backup for the first team. Elanga is miles away.
He's not wasted in the 23s. He's been involved in the senior team and getting acclimated. He's a kid, still a teenager, 18 ffs. United only play two central midfielders. You really want to see a Garner and McTominay central midfield pairing in the Premier League? He may have been involved against Rochdale if Pogba didn't have to get some match fitness or if Jones didn't get subbed due to injury.
Garner will feature for the first team this year for sure. Probably during Europa League considering the league cup is away to Chelsea and United might be out of that competition rather quick
Might be the ideal match for him, the crowd will be pumped for it anyway, and he'd be ideal to throw on for the last 10/15 minutes against tiring defenders.
Yes Id rather see Garner than Matic or Fred or even Pereira. What happened to if you're good enough, you're old enough? He's miles better than everyone else on the pitch everytime I see him for the reserves, I think he's ready for the next step.
He's ready for the next step, but throwing him into the deep end isn't going to work. Look how Mason and Angel have been integrated. Garner is next.
Also, Pereira and Garner don't play the same position. Matic hasn't been an issue. United converting chances into a goal and more than one goal is the biggest issue.