Man Utd Thread:

[BennyCake]

My first instinct would have been foul on DeGea also, but he was weak as f**k there on second viewing.

Yes my thinking as well, on both counts.

De Gea has a poor command of his area. Attacking the ball half heartedly and sideways. Very poor. Yet again.

[Maroon Manc]

It was a foul on De Gea although once again he wasn't strong enough coming for a cross. We're still very much a work in progress with 2 big issues which are giving away ridiculous goals and struggling to break down opposition teams when they sit back. Looking back at the last 5 games we've conceded 8 goals, 6 of them have been really poor goals to give away and all avoidable. I think we're now joint top of teams who've conceded goals from corners, I'm far from convinced about the Lindelof & Maguire partnership either; Maguire would suit playing next to someone quicker but only time will tell. Shaw again was a disappointment which is the norm when up against teams who sit back, offers next to nothing going forward too and don't see that changing either.

Thats 12 points from 12 games against the weaker teams and the lack of a creative midfielder is killing this team, Pogba would have made a difference in many of those games. Martial worries me, he's 24 now so no longer a youngster but isn't having the impact I hoped. There's plenty of talk of Haaland coming next month, he'd certainly offer something different to anyone else we've got.

I thought the ref was poor enough, Davies should have gone for a really late tackle on on Rashford and there was a couple of obvious bookings Everton got away with.

[NAG1]

Hard to be too critical on DeGea as he has bailed the team out on numerous occasions, yeah he should have been stronger but then again two attackers shouldnt have got away form their markers and got a run on him.

Some of the attacking play was clueless going into the last period, didnt move the ball quick enough and generally lacked ideas in the final third where it counts most.

[Cunny Funt]

The reward for finishing top of the EL group is one of the CL drop outs in Club Brugge who are walking their own league and they seem decent on the road as only lost 1-0 to PSG and drew 2-2 with Real Madrid, meanwhile AZ for finishing 2nd got an easier tie in Lask.

[BennyCake]

Hard to be too critical on DeGea as he has bailed the team out on numerous occasions, yeah he should have been stronger but then again two attackers shouldnt have got away form their markers and got a run on him.

Some of the attacking play was clueless going into the last period, didnt move the ball quick enough and generally lacked ideas in the final third where it counts most.

Maybe he has, but that still doesn't excuse him.

Teams know they can get at United in the box due to De Gea's poor command of that area and his failure to put his body on the line. Goals conceded in the last two matches (City and Everton) proves this.

[Jeepers Creepers]

Serious questions must be asked of Martials future as a utd player?

[GJL]

Utd 3-0 up with an hour gone. Should empty the bench with the young lads.

[gawa316]

City in the semis

[Cunny Funt]

Less than convincing 1st half with little or no creativity in midfield. At least the game was won within 10 minutes of the 2nd half. Opening goal was what this United team do best, counter attacking football.

A very busy January ahead with Arsenal (A) Wolves (H and A) Man City (H and A)  Norwich (H) Liverpool (A) Burnley (H). Ole better hope the first choice players don't pick up many injuries as the replacements are mostly deadwood that need to be shipped out.

[magpie seanie]

Was listening to radio commentary last night and it appeared Maguire tweaked his hamstring but they took Tuanzebe off? Was he injutred as well? Good to make the semi final - City will be tough to beat over two legs.

[Maroon Manc]

Was listening to radio commentary last night and it appeared Maguire tweaked his hamstring but they took Tuanzebe off? Was he injutred as well? Good to make the semi final - City will be tough to beat over two legs.

Didn't notice that with Maguire although it was ridiculous playing him last night given the busy schedule ahead. Tuanzebe looked like he picked up an injury when he came off. Not a lot to learn last night apart from firming up my opinion Pereira is nowhere near good enough and Mata & Matic are finished.

Not the best draw, hoping we drew Villa.

Lets hope the Haaland rumours are true and we can pick up a midfielder on loan to fill a gap, squad is desperately thin on quality.

[stiffler]

Ole going all out for the carabao cup with his team selection last night. A bit naive considering the heavy fixture schedule upcoming and the opportunity to climb the table.

[Cunny Funt]

Was listening to radio commentary last night and it appeared Maguire tweaked his hamstring but they took Tuanzebe off? Was he injutred as well? Good to make the semi final - City will be tough to beat over two legs.

Didn't see any injury for Maguire, Tuanzebe certainly got injured as he walked straight to the dressing room when subbed off.  Shaw, Rashford subbed off early as both will be likely starters v Watford, I'd say only 4 of last night's starting team will start on Sunday.

On another note, Sergio Romero, 32 clean sheets in 51 appearances for United now. Few better 2nd choice keepers around than him.

[BennyCake]

Romero should be first choice.

[nrico2006]

Romero has played mainly against lesser teams, his record is always going to look better.