WSL 20/21 | United v City | 12:30 - Sat 14 Nov

[jojojo]

Next up: 2 games against City! The first one is a League fixture at Leigh (we then play them at Leigh again on Thursday 19th in the WSLCup).

Our first ever WSL1 match was against City at the Etihad and we lost 1-0, the reverse fixture was cancelled due to the covid shutdown of the 19/20 season. But that season, we beat City 2-0 at LSV in the WSL Cup, and lost 3-2 in the WFA Cup. This season? Well, it's interesting - they're currently on 11 points after 6 games, we're on 16.

Whichever way you look at it, this is a big game for us. A win and we reinforce our place as serious contenders for top 3. It'll be tight though, they've got a high quality squad and (lets say it now, because it's true!) they have a couple of England players who referees think are saints

Edited... In the UK, this match will be broadcast on BT but it will be available on the BTSports app and their youtube site free to view. It will be live on FAPlayer in some other countries, and available on FA Player in full match or extended highlight format everywhere later.

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[Damien]

What a start to the season. A win here would be massive.

 

[ImmortalJoker66]

That loss to City in the FA Cup was a joke when the officials screwed us over. But I am hoping for another hard fought performance against City at the same level we performed against Arsenal yesterday and open up the gap at the top of the table

 

[jojojo]

Some good news for UK (and other?) watchers BT are making the match available free to view. Live from 12pm on Saturday, on the BT Sport App, http://btsport.com/freetoair or YouTube http://youtu.be/Eh7nWfrk1CU

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[ForeverRed1]

Soooo excited for this!!!!

 

[PoTMS]

More excited for the women's team than I am the men's. At least I can pretend we're one of the best teams again.

 

[sillwuka]

I haven't watched much Womens football regularly up until this season but I've been excited for every game.

Should be a good one.

 

[Himannv]

Does that mean it'll be live on MUTV? Probably not with my luck.

I have to say I've been less than impressed with MUTV. I mean, I'm ok with getting a blurry picture, but at least show the games. I can understand them showing the men's game a day later, but I'm finding it hard to accept that they don't even show some women's games (like the one against Liverpool for example) and it's never live. The game is still growing and still in the process of garnering a fanbase, so it just seems strange to restrict this. Expected better. /End hissy fit.

 

[jojojo]

Does that mean it'll be live on MUTV? Probably not with my luck.

I have to say I've been less than impressed with MUTV. I mean, I'm ok with getting a blurry picture, but at least show the games. I can understand them showing the men's game a day later, but I'm finding it hard to accept that they don't even show some women's games (like the one against Liverpool for example) and it's never live. The game is still growing and still in the process of garnering a fanbase, so it just seems strange to restrict this. Expected better. /End hissy fit.

It's not on MUTV live but the full match will be on there at 2:30, apparently. That might change between now and Saturday though. United sometimes renegotiate these things once the rights owners set them as free to view.

The BT online and YouTube feeds are free, but I'm not sure in which countries. Same with the FA Player feed outside the UK. I think the main problem regions are the US and Scandinavia, where there are local TV rights owners. Some people find VPNs helpful

 

[Wixqaz]

It's not on MUTV live but the full match will be on there at 2:30, apparently. That might change between now and Saturday though. United sometimes renegotiate these things once the rights owners set them as free to view.

The BT online and YouTube feeds are free, but I'm not sure in which countries. Same with the FA Player feed outside the UK. I think the main problem regions are the US and Scandinavia, where there are local TV rights owners. Some people find VPNs helpful

Casey Stoney's complained before they can show only 3 games live a season. That doesn't seem to include the Conti Cup so she's probably only talking about the League (and maybe FA Cup). They showed the Arsenal game so I understand why they wouldn't show one the week after. Should mean there are 2 more live games remaining this season.

 

[jojojo]

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Includes some questions from the press conference with Casey Stoney and Katie Zelem.

 

[jojojo]

Tobin Heath and a couple of City players were interviewed by the New York Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/13/sports/soccer/uswnt-manchester-united-city.html

And here's what Tobin has learned from her teammates:
“We were taught that there is only one club in Manchester.

“Like nobody goes to Manchester City games. I feel like, City, because they’re this modern global team, in the United States we think they’re a really big club. But here in Manchester, it’s not a big club."

 

[DomesticTadpole]

Tobin Heath and a couple of City players were interviewed by the New York Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/13/sports/soccer/uswnt-manchester-united-city.html

And here's what Tobin has learned from her teammates:
“We were taught that there is only one club in Manchester.

“Like nobody goes to Manchester City games. I feel like, City, because they’re this modern global team, in the United States we think they’re a really big club. But here in Manchester, it’s not a big club."

She's learning quick.

 

[Andersons Dietician]

Tobin Heath and a couple of City players were interviewed by the New York Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/13/sports/soccer/uswnt-manchester-united-city.html

And here's what Tobin has learned from her teammates:
“We were taught that there is only one club in Manchester.

“Like nobody goes to Manchester City games. I feel like, City, because they’re this modern global team, in the United States we think they’re a really big club. But here in Manchester, it’s not a big club."

I think I love her now

 

[Himannv]

Tobin Heath and a couple of City players were interviewed by the New York Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/13/sports/soccer/uswnt-manchester-united-city.html

And here's what Tobin has learned from her teammates:
“We were taught that there is only one club in Manchester.

“Like nobody goes to Manchester City games. I feel like, City, because they’re this modern global team, in the United States we think they’re a really big club. But here in Manchester, it’s not a big club."

Tobin Heath <3

 

[jojojo]

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Jess Sigsworth starts. Zelem, James, Hanson on the bench.

 

[Dudu]

Tobin Heath and a couple of City players were interviewed by the New York Times.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/13/sports/soccer/uswnt-manchester-united-city.html

And here's what Tobin has learned from her teammates:
“We were taught that there is only one club in Manchester.

“Like nobody goes to Manchester City games. I feel like, City, because they’re this modern global team, in the United States we think they’re a really big club. But here in Manchester, it’s not a big club."

 

[Damien]

Some good news for UK (and other?) watchers BT are making the match available free to view. Live from 12pm on Saturday, on the BT Sport App, http://btsport.com/freetoair or YouTube http://youtu.be/Eh7nWfrk1CU

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Excellent. Thanks, Jo.

 

[Dudu]

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Jess Sigsworth starts. Zelem, James, Hanson on the bench.

Jess did make a instant impact against Arsenal.. so I guess she earnt that.

Jeez, our bench is strong!! Excited for this one.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

Some good news for UK (and other?) watchers BT are making the match available free to view. Live from 12pm on Saturday, on the BT Sport App, http://btsport.com/freetoair or YouTube http://youtu.be/Eh7nWfrk1CU

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Oh nice, was wondering how/ if I could watch this.

You should maybe put Free on YouTube in the thread title? Might get some others interested?

 

[ImmortalJoker66]

That is a very strong side Casey picked, I think it's going to be a very even battle in the first half with both sides testing each others defenses

 

[freeurmind]

Fore those not in the UK, every televised WSL game is available on the FA player website for free, just need to signup : https://faplayer.thefa.com/home/womens-super-league

 

[jojojo]

Chance at either end there.

 

[jojojo]

Sloppy there from Earps and the defence to give away the corner. Then failed to clear it, and City go 1 up.

 

[Dudu]

City Lead. Awful defending. Pinball around the box

 

[sglowrider]

They need to know where Row Z is.

 

[jojojo]

We haven't really got going today. Looking nothing like as sharp as we did against Arsenal. That said, this is the best I've seen City play this season. Batlle struggling with Stanway so far.

 

[Damien]

That attempted clearance before the goal was probably the worst clearance attempt I've ever seen. City definitely playing like the side who've been fighting for titles the last few years. Some nerves from our players - we need the next goal.

 

[Dudu]

We haven't really got going today. Looking nothing like as sharp as we did against Arsenal. That said, this is the best I've seen City play this season. Batlle struggling with Stanway so far.

Was wondering this since I mostly follow just the United games.. were City supposed to look this good?! They are passing circles around us at the moment.

We need to calm down and keep the ball a little.

 

[Dudu]

Kelly, 0 - 1 City

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That clearance looks worse every time I see it.

 

[jojojo]

Earps needs to get her nerve back, she's looking very tense out there.

 

[sillwuka]

1 nil down. Chasing the game at the moment.

Alex Greenwoods corners are brilliant.

 

[Dudu]

Saved a certain goal there..

 

[jojojo]

Galton currently our only defender who is playing well. Very rare to see us look this disorganised defensively.

 

[Ubik]

Opposite of the Arsenal game so far, getting beaten all over the pitch and very sloppy when we have it. City carving us open at times, Batlle having a tough game.

 

[Andersons Dietician]

Batlle having an absolute mare. Did the same vs Chelsea then 2nd half turned it around.

feel like need the extra body in midfield that can get on the ball. Getting too easily exposed.

 

[Dudu]

City with almost 70% possession..

 

[ForeverRed1]

if we can get to half time only 1-0 down then we are in this. Stoney needs to make some serious changes at half time! They are all over us and it’s frustrating to watch. Sloppiest half from us so far and awful in possession. Just seem to be kicking the ball anywhere. Awful stuff

 

[Dudu]

Ugh. Those Greenwood crosses are so good..

 

[Andersons Dietician]

What is going on with this midfield. That’s like the 4th time there has been 5 or 6 city players vs 4. Ladd and Grojn just don’t seem to be able to match City physically at all.