Man Utd Thread:

[Cunny Funt]

2-2 now, nice free kick.

In the end a hard earned and well deserved 3-2 win and United could afford a Pogba penalty miss late on.

Southampton goal 2nd half was the only chance i recall them having. Lukaku stepping up with 4 goals in the last two games and Ole should have given him the penalty to take. Pereira probably MOTM great goal and assist for the 2nd goal. Sanchez went off injured after 52 minutes but the time he was on the field was like playing with 10 men.

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   United's income has continued to rise regardless of the performance on the pitch. Annual revenues grew from £363.2m in 2013 to £590m last year, behind only Spain's Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Current executives, former staffers and others with close knowledge of club affairs describe a paradox — a sports business that has become untethered from on-field outcomes. 

Despite these impressive financial results, however, it is becoming harder to avoid the awkward question — can United continue to be one of the most profitable and respected clubs in the world if the team does not challenge for major trophies?

[Boycey]

Pretty threadbare squad travelling to Paris

De Gea, Romero, Grant; Bailly, Dalot, Lindelof, Rojo, Shaw, Smalling, Williams, Young; Fred, Garner, Gomes, McTominay, Pereira; Chong, Greenwood, Lukaku, Rashford

[GJL]

Pretty threadbare squad travelling to Paris

De Gea, Romero, Grant; Bailly, Dalot, Lindelof, Rojo, Shaw, Smalling, Williams, Young; Fred, Garner, Gomes, McTominay, Pereira; Chong, Greenwood, Lukaku, Rashford

Expectations would be low. If Utd can score first it will be interesting but I'm fully expecting Utd to exit the competition this evening. Top 4 and a good show in the FA cup is more than acceptable when you see how the first half of the season went.

[BennyCake]

Southampton 1-0 up at half time with a long range strike that i think DeGea should have saved. Old Trafford has become a happy hunting ground of late for the saints with only 1 defeat in their last 5 visits.

He should have saved the second.

If you watch De Gea, he never goes fully stretched out when diving. He's obviously afraid of landing awkwardly and hurting himself. I think that's why he reaches across his body with his right hand when the obvious thing is to go with the left, as he could reach further as the ball is on the left side.

[Jeepers Creepers]

One eye on Sundays game

[Cunny Funt]

I don't think any keeper would have saved that outstanding strike on the 2nd goal Benny. Young giving away a silly free was to blame there.

With so many players out the starting team picks itself for tomorrow night. Half of that team probably wouldn't be starting if Ole had a full hand to choose from and i think only Martial,Pogba will be back for Sundays game.

[Over the Bar]

Typical that Sanchez knackers himself ahead of the Arsenal game... the only team he's put even half a shift in against since joining United.   If they can't find someone to take him in the summer buying out the contract has to be the only viable option as euthanasia is still illegal! 

[magpie seanie]

Just hope United can score first and maybe make a game of it. Tall order though.

[Milltown Row2]

Just hope United can score first and maybe make a game of it. Tall order though.

Tick

[Cunny Funt]

Just hope United can score first and maybe make a game of it. Tall order though.

Tick

The defending on the PSG goal was worse than two conceded in Old Trafford.

[Cunny Funt]

Rare mistake by Buffon, Lukaku on some goal scoring run at the moment.

[Milltown Row2]

Just give him the job, one goal wins it for either team

[Cunny Funt]

Yes next goal will likely be key. PSG with most of the ball though expected against a midfield trio of Fred,Pereira,McTominay. Error by Ole starting with Bailly at right back and Young as a right winger. PSG did as they pleased down that side of the field until he changed it on 30 mins.

[Square Ball]

Some roller coaster ride being a Man U supporter.