Man Utd Thread:

GJL · January 04, 2021, 04:37:14 PM

I see Darren Fletcher has officially joined the first team management team. Good addition. Was always an intelligent midfielder so hopefully he can pass that on. The likes of Fred should benefit greatly.

reillycavan · January 06, 2021, 08:58:22 PM

Rashford and Martial AWOL again tonight.

reillycavan · January 06, 2021, 09:24:08 PM

8 clean sheets in a row for Man City now.

Hoof Hearted · January 06, 2021, 09:26:17 PM

Quote from: reillycavan on January 06, 2021, 09:24:08 PM
8 clean sheets in a row for Man City now.

Chelsea scored on sunday past against them

Capt Pat · January 06, 2021, 09:29:41 PM

2-0 now. No way back for United. City really do take this competition seriously.

Rich Ricci · January 06, 2021, 09:39:11 PM

Toothless enough performance from Utd tonight. Both goals were avoidable but city were superior.

Fernandes was well below his best and martial can fair sicken your pish...

maldini · January 06, 2021, 09:54:52 PM

Quote from: Capt Pat on January 06, 2021, 09:29:41 PM
2-0 now. No way back for United. City really do take this competition seriously.

Both teams took it seriously fielding their strongest possible teams
When you get to the semis and get drawn against local rivals you're going to

Milltown Row2 · January 06, 2021, 09:56:38 PM

City are hitting form, be interesting see how they perform in the next few league games

Cunny Funt · January 06, 2021, 09:58:09 PM

Deserved win for City, Pep certainly loves this competition. The first goal in what was a cagey affair was always likely to make a telling difference.

Two goals conceded from poorly defended corner kicks, City in comparison was well organised throughout and in Ruben Dias they seem to have found a replacement for Kompany.

reillycavan · January 06, 2021, 10:26:15 PM

Quote from: Hoof Hearted on January 06, 2021, 09:26:17 PM
Quote from: reillycavan on January 06, 2021, 09:24:08 PM
8 clean sheets in a row for Man City now.

Chelsea scored on sunday past against them

My bad

snoopdog · January 06, 2021, 11:48:06 PM

The best team won. no complaints. Defending was atrocious for both goals. Utd are miles of city. 3rd place is realistic but I cant see a title challenge.

NAG1 · January 07, 2021, 08:49:59 AM

Back to the disappointing tepid stuff.

City cut through quite easily in their good period in the first half, despite two holding MF. But after that they were not massively threatening, only on a couple of turn overs.

Teams have figured the team out a little, they are happy to leave Shaw and AWB on the ball as they know they won't go the by line and cross it or pick a pass, so teams can defend very narrow and crowd the centre which makes it difficult to play through.

Martial's form is concerning and has been for a while.

nrico2006 · January 07, 2021, 08:59:18 AM

Martial isn't good enough and should be sold. Shaw is a major disappointment too.

snoopdog · January 07, 2021, 12:08:15 PM

Quote from: nrico2006 on January 07, 2021, 08:59:18 AM
Martial isn't good enough and should be sold. Shaw is a major disappointment too.

Cavani has to start after his ban is up. Martial is a favourite of Joel glazer he wont be sold. Realistically who wants a striker with 2 goals.

nrico2006 · January 07, 2021, 01:42:31 PM

Quote from: snoopdog on January 07, 2021, 12:08:15 PM
Quote from: nrico2006 on January 07, 2021, 08:59:18 AM
Martial isn't good enough and should be sold. Shaw is a major disappointment too.
Cavani has to start after his ban is up. Martial is a favourite of Joel glazer he wont be sold. Realistically who wants a striker with 2 goals.

Thinking the same about Cavani, he should be starting every game of note. Still frustrated by the lack of De Beek involvement.