Man Utd Thread:

Milltown Row2 · January 12, 2021, 03:13:36 PM

Quote from: Boycey on January 12, 2021, 02:54:12 PM
Fosu Mensah gone to Germany, he threatened a couple of times to break through but never quite happened. He's gone to a top level team I hope it works for him.

Games continue to come thick and fast, tonight is a rare opportunity in recent times anyways to go top for a few days anyway. Despite all the hype and desperation in media to proclaim a title race with United, Liverpool and City it's miles too early for that just keep plodding away and see where ya are with 10/12 games to go then it's a title race.

No comments here on the Cup draw we weren't as excited as the lads on the Liverpool thread..

The Cup isn't going to make Utd's year if your being honest, you draw City and Utd are out. Utd are a good bit behind City currently and while Liverpool might not go full on at the weekend, they are still better than Utd at present.

Utd are too hard to work out how well they are playing, sometimes they look completely disinterested, and are happy enough to give away clangers at the back. Potential yes, but a work in progress....

Utd be better playing away from home all year, better form

NAG1 · January 12, 2021, 03:18:36 PM

Quote from: Boycey on January 12, 2021, 02:54:12 PM
Fosu Mensah gone to Germany, he threatened a couple of times to break through but never quite happened. He's gone to a top level team I hope it works for him.

Games continue to come thick and fast, tonight is a rare opportunity in recent times anyways to go top for a few days anyway. Despite all the hype and desperation in media to proclaim a title race with United, Liverpool and City it's miles too early for that just keep plodding away and see where ya are with 10/12 games to go then it's a title race.

No comments here on the Cup draw we weren't as excited as the lads on the Liverpool thread..

Yeah I think it is a good move all round, don't think he was going to make it through at the club so best he move on for all parties.

I was impressed with Tuanzebe the other night although he wasnt up against much, loked assured in possession and calm.

Agreed on the title race, we still don't know which team is going to turn up on any given day so I think to even mention Utd with Liverpool and City at the moment is foolish.

Wish he would give Donny more game time, looks like a genuine baller and with a run of games I think would only improve. The cup is the cup, it is a luxury really in the year that is in it, I dont think either club would be heart broken to exit at this point and get a free weekend at some point. However the league game completely different story.

Milltown Row2 · January 12, 2021, 10:13:57 PM

Handy enough 3 points

Rich Ricci · January 12, 2021, 10:20:09 PM

Good to get them 3 points tonight. Much improved at the start of the 2nd half and although hanging on towards the end the win was deserved.

Pogba was brilliant tonight and imo has been generally very good since that crap with his agent.

Thought the decision to give a foul against Maguire was harsh but it was never going to be overturned.

On the Luke Shaw tackle, if a red was given I don't think you could complain but don't think it was as obvious a red as some made it out.

Onto Sunday now

Cunny Funt · January 12, 2021, 10:27:36 PM

Hard earned and well deserved win. Nervy ending as Burnley pushed for a late leveler, United totally controlled that 2nd half and by far the better team on the night. Pogba and Bailly outstanding. Only black spots was the injuries to Matic, Martial.

Top of the league for the first time since September 2017 and top in January for the first time since 2013.

maldini · January 12, 2021, 10:49:12 PM

Biggest VAR talking point of the night was Maguires handball at the end I thought
Compare that to a lot of penalties we've seen given this season and it was clear

Rich Ricci · January 12, 2021, 10:55:31 PM

Quote from: maldini on January 12, 2021, 10:49:12 PM
Biggest VAR talking point of the night was Maguires handball at the end I thought
Compare that to a lot of penalties we've seen given this season and it was clear

Correct me if I'm wrong here but I thought they changed the directive on handballs mid season so that some of the real clangers seen early on would no longer be given. Now if maguires fall into that bracket is a different matter.

maldini · January 12, 2021, 10:59:58 PM

Don't honestly know the current rules on handballs. Surely they shouldn't be changing it midway through a competition anyway

It was very similar to the one united got after the full time whistle at Brighton I thought

From the Bunker · January 12, 2021, 11:17:33 PM

Never a Penalty!

https://twitter.com/davidsteen4/status/1345129017255596034

NAG1 · January 13, 2021, 08:11:31 AM

Not sure if this run of form from PP makes him more likeable or even more unlikeable.

When he wants to play like that and has probably even more in the tank he is a joy to watch.

Solid performance if not thrilling, Martial and Rashford really struggling for form, but getting away with the wins. Martial injury opens the door for someone for the weekend.

Will he go for Greenwood or go back for Fred and McTominay and push Pogba forward? Or finally give Donny a shot at it?

Maroon Manc · January 13, 2021, 02:59:42 PM

Can't stand Pogba, turns up when he feels like it. Put himself about physically last night for the 1st time, lets hope his form can continue until the end of the season.

Its some run from United with 29 points from the last available 33, don't think any red seen this coming so going to really enjoy this week. I have no idea how this season pans out for United, we could drop plenty of points this month and be well out of it come the start of Feb. Keeping Bailly fit is going to be so important, if Lindelof had played centre half the last 4 league game I doubt we'd have 10 points. If I were Ole I'd be trying to bring someone in this month even if it was a winger on loan, we're desperate for a genuine wide player.

Hope Ole can keep proving me wrong.

imtommygunn · January 13, 2021, 03:03:53 PM

Pogba , even from a non united fans perspective, is your worst nightmare. He has huge ability when he can be arsed.

At least with the likes of Arsenal and Ozil you knew he just couldn't be arsed all the time.

He's actually just a slightly wiser version of Balotelli lol.

BennyCake · January 13, 2021, 03:16:09 PM

Is Ighalo still about?

Bord na Mona man · January 13, 2021, 05:44:20 PM

Quote from: Maroon Manc on January 13, 2021, 02:59:42 PM
Its some run from United with 29 points from the last available 33

Yes, in a lot of games Utd have had the rub of the green.
At this point, either their luck will run out or they'll build on it and start to win games with more conviction.

Maroon Manc · January 13, 2021, 05:56:21 PM

Quote from: Bord na Mona man on January 13, 2021, 05:44:20 PM
Quote from: Maroon Manc on January 13, 2021, 02:59:42 PM
Its some run from United with 29 points from the last available 33
Yes, in a lot of games Utd have had the rub of the green.
At this point, either their luck will run out or they'll build on it and start to win games with more conviction.

Disagree on the rub of the green, its over egged.

United will have to defend better and produce more consistent performances to go on another run like we are currently.