Man Utd Thread:

[Milltown Row2]

Southampton were on a par with Utd for that game, but a draw was a fair result

[An Watcher]

Exactly, it was no smash and grab. Utd should content themselves with a point as they deserved no more or no less. Fair play to Southampton

[Maroon Manc]

Soton deserved the point, can have no complaints with the result although they should have been down 10 and have no idea again what VAR were thinking.

United still clearly a work in progress, the front 5 mean United can produce several moments of brilliance during a match but still lack the cohesion as a team to control a match against an inferior team. There's probably a good few reasons for that with one been this side hasn't played that many matches as a team and haven't had one test since they started together after the Spurs match.

I see many United fans on twitter during the match claiming Lindelof played well, I don't get it; For a centre half he's appalling in the air, loses far too many headers and his side of the pitch constantly attracts attention because of it and his lack of pace. . Factor in he's not quick either and its a bad combination. I'd probably need to watch some of the match again which won't happen but at first glance I thought United the United back 4 needed to be higher up the pitch in a game like this but it can't happen as the 2 centre half's lack genuine pace although Maguire is certainly quicker, his channel doesn't attract anywhere near enough attention.

[magpie seanie]

Easily the poorest performance since January and Southampton were well worth their point. United could never get a grip on the game in midfield. I thought when he took Pogba off it was a good move but it actually made things worse as did the substitutions that followed. I don't blame Ole for making the changes but it is worrying that fresh players didn't improve things. Always felt United needed that 3rd goal and could/should have got it. Romeu very lucky and thankfully didn't damage Greenwood seriously. Definitely Southampton were physically aggressive.

Lindelof isn't good enough. I know slow motion can sometimes be unfair but just what he was doing for the late goal (applies to Maguire also!!!) I'll never know. I have some sympathy for Pogba on the first because DeGea should have realised the short kick outs weren't going to work against a very aggressive press. Southampton had 6 guys pushed right up yet United persisted with pasiing around in their own box.

So it's whether this is the start of a trend or simply an aberration. Thursday's game is massive.

[5times5times]

Why did they not replace williams? They had only used 4 subs at that stage. With Bailly + Ighalo on the bench.. Shambolic defending.

Fernandes  + Greenwood very poor. How many crosses/corners, does Fernandes hit into the first man?

Back 4, is what will cause Utd to never contest with city + pool.. Maguire+Lindelof, 1 is awful in the air, 1 is as slow as a tug-boat.

Only saving grace is that Leicester play Sheff Utd + Spurs before playing Utd.

[snoopdog]

Why did they not replace williams? They had only used 4 subs at that stage. With Bailly + Ighalo on the bench.. Shambolic defending.

Fernandes  + Greenwood very poor. How many crosses/corners, does Fernandes hit into the first man?

Back 4, is what will cause Utd to never contest with city + pool.. Maguire+Lindelof, 1 is awful in the air, 1 is as slow as a tug-boat.

Only saving grace is that Leicester play Sheff Utd + Spurs before playing Utd.

Some rule about the 5 ubstitutions can only be used  in 3 windows. Utd had used 3 substitution windows. Possibly half time is an extra one.

[johnnycool]

The problem Utd still have is winning games at one nil! They still give away too many cheap goals, while they have put in some decent performances they've drawn some games where they should have been outta sight

even as crap as Brighton were the other night, that Utd team coughed up some decent chances for Brighton the better teams put away.

There's still a bit of work in progress with this team.

United are most definitely a counterattacking team now and they're pretty good at it, but the amount of possession afforded to Southampton at Old Trafford was unreal. better teams than them will make many more chances and punish that defence accordingly.

Still a good bit away from challenging for the title IMO.

Two centre back required for a start.

[MayoBuck]

The problem Utd still have is winning games at one nil! They still give away too many cheap goals, while they have put in some decent performances they've drawn some games where they should have been outta sight

even as crap as Brighton were the other night, that Utd team coughed up some decent chances for Brighton the better teams put away.

There's still a bit of work in progress with this team.

United are most definitely a counterattacking team now and they're pretty good at it, but the amount of possession afforded to Southampton at Old Trafford was unreal. better teams than them will make many more chances and punish that defence accordingly.

Still a good bit away from challenging for the title IMO.

Two centre back required for a start.

They're more than just a counter attacking side now with a midfield of Matic, Pogba and Fernandes. For whatever reason, a lot of players just underperformed yesterday. Martial and Rashford the only bright spots really.

[Denn Forever]

At least they waited for Fergie time to draw.  Tough luck on Man U but Southampton  played well enough for the draw.

[blewuporstuffed]

The problem Utd still have is winning games at one nil! They still give away too many cheap goals, while they have put in some decent performances they've drawn some games where they should have been outta sight

even as crap as Brighton were the other night, that Utd team coughed up some decent chances for Brighton the better teams put away.

There's still a bit of work in progress with this team.

United are most definitely a counterattacking team now and they're pretty good at it, but the amount of possession afforded to Southampton at Old Trafford was unreal. better teams than them will make many more chances and punish that defence accordingly.

Still a good bit away from challenging for the title IMO.

Two centre back required for a start.

Agree that they are a good bit away from a title challenge, but i dont think they need two centre backs. 1 top class one with a bit of pace would make a world of difference.
Lindeloff,Bailly, Maguire all good enough to be a partner for a top CB, but a pairing of any of those 3 together isnt good enough.
Shaw isnt good enough to be a regular first choice IMO, despite being decent from time to time.
They also need an upgrade on Matic. His form has been OK of late, but they need someone of the ilk of the Matic from 4/5 years ago.

[Maroon Manc]

Easily the poorest performance since January and Southampton were well worth their point. United could never get a grip on the game in midfield. I thought when he took Pogba off it was a good move but it actually made things worse as did the substitutions that followed. I don't blame Ole for making the changes but it is worrying that fresh players didn't improve things. Always felt United needed that 3rd goal and could/should have got it. Romeu very lucky and thankfully didn't damage Greenwood seriously. Definitely Southampton were physically aggressive.

Lindelof isn't good enough. I know slow motion can sometimes be unfair but just what he was doing for the late goal (applies to Maguire also!!!) I'll never know. I have some sympathy for Pogba on the first because DeGea should have realised the short kick outs weren't going to work against a very aggressive press. Southampton had 6 guys pushed right up yet United persisted with pasiing around in their own box.

So it's whether this is the start of a trend or simply an aberration. Thursday's game is massive.

De Gea's passing is poor, so many daft passes again last night in the 1st half although Pogba should be aware of an opponent been that close.

United have to learn from it, the passing was far too ponderous trying to break their press. The schedule is unfair on United, Chelsea will have an extra 48 hours to rest before a semi final and with United starting to look tired I won't feeling very confident for next Sunday.

[5times5times]

Easily the poorest performance since January and Southampton were well worth their point. United could never get a grip on the game in midfield. I thought when he took Pogba off it was a good move but it actually made things worse as did the substitutions that followed. I don't blame Ole for making the changes but it is worrying that fresh players didn't improve things. Always felt United needed that 3rd goal and could/should have got it. Romeu very lucky and thankfully didn't damage Greenwood seriously. Definitely Southampton were physically aggressive.

Lindelof isn't good enough. I know slow motion can sometimes be unfair but just what he was doing for the late goal (applies to Maguire also!!!) I'll never know. I have some sympathy for Pogba on the first because DeGea should have realised the short kick outs weren't going to work against a very aggressive press. Southampton had 6 guys pushed right up yet United persisted with pasiing around in their own box.

So it's whether this is the start of a trend or simply an aberration. Thursday's game is massive.

De Gea's passing is poor, so many daft passes again last night in the 1st half although Pogba should be aware of an opponent been that close.

United have to learn from it, the passing was far too ponderous trying to break their press. The schedule is unfair on United, Chelsea will have an extra 48 hours to rest before a semi final and with United starting to look tired I won't feeling very confident for next Sunday.

Bailly, Fred, McTom, Mata, Igahlo & James will start FA cup.   Put all eggs in basket for 4th. F**K the cup at this stage.

"The schedule is unfair on United"  Have you seen how easy Utds run in is compared to Chelsea + Leicester? Chelsea have the Pool (will they do us a favour) while Leicester have Sheff Utd + Spurs before last game showdown

[Cunny Funt]

A bit of daft schedule and Chelsea should be favourites to win that Cup semi final. Ole would like to play his strongest 11 for that match though its unlikely now especially with a lot of heavy legs on show last night. The United bench isn't good enough to fill in which highlights more signings will be required to improve the strength in depth for next season.

[5times5times]

Going off the team that beat Norwich in QF, i'd start the same team below.

Romero
Dalot Bailly Maguire Willams (if he's back)
McTominay Fred
Mata
Greenwood Lingard/James
Ighalo

[magpie seanie]

I honestly wouldn't put Lingard on the bench based on the last game. Give a youth team player a run instead.

United's run in on paper looks easier - because they've played the teams higher up the league already!!! It's a bit unfair regarding the Cup semi final - Chelsea having 48 hours more to prepare. I'd love United to get back to the top of the list of winners of that competition but it will be a tall order to get through that semi final with the injuries and need to rotate the squad.

The appearance of tiredness last night has me worried. I hope it was a one off that they can shake off.....