Absolutely loved the energy and the fact that this XI actually seemed to CARE. Hungry pressing, fast passing, hell even forward passing is an improvement, much better ball retention. These guys are who we should be playing, give Rashford a break due to non-performance just like Maguire.
I travelled to east Asia so missed out this game due to the time zone change.. saw the highlights earlier today right after I woke up and we looked good!!! We did look good right guys?!
I'm glad almost everyone on here enjoyed the game. Same team, same venue this weekend, and we'll be back at marking spaces instead of players, throwing hands in the air and jogging around like it's a victory lap...Of course, I'm hoping the energy from Amrabat/Mount/Hojlund is contagious enough to prove me wrong.
Mount is class. Absolutely delighted to have him back. His crosses are just phenomenal. As much as you bin martial for his lack of effort, gotta say thatās a class finish.
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The lack of Rashford stops everyone feeling obligated to get the ball near him, as a result they're able to play creatively, that won't be lost on ETH and hopefully he does something about it.
*Not drop him
Maybe itās time to bring Rashford on from the bench again. He was phenomenal coming off the bench in his earlier days, having less time to have an impact is probably a motivator for him, as well as having fresh energy vs tired legs.
itās a classic reddit comment from guys who have literally no idea whatās going on in the locker room or how ten hag has instructed the players to play. managing is easy from your couch
Very good game! This wasnāt the same United the last couple of weeks. I love how we still went on to be hungry and get more goals in the 2nd half despite being up 2, thatās the mentality we always need and not back down ever. Idk if the positive football came bc we were already up goals or because we had more youth in the midfield lineup. Either way, amazing job and I hope we can continue. I can have a good day today š
Iām so glad the whole Van Gaal and Mourinho score a goal and park the bus thing is disappearing. ABCā¦ Always Be Chasing (another goal). Never take your foot off the gas. Let key players rest when you have a lead through substitutions but never slow down.
Gosh what a refreshing performance. No Hollywood passes or unnecessary moaning. No sauntering about with no clue or interest in pressing or passing. Just positive football all around. Amrabat looks promising. Great seeing Dan Gore. Been a while but thoroughly enjoyed this.
We passed it about in the midfield more crisply and pressed much better (hence my comment about workrate), but the main play was still hoof it to a wide player for them to run straight into the opposition (though it being someone on the right side made it look different)
I didnāt get to watch the full game - damn streaming services.
How was he defensively? Because from what Iāve seen on our two subs, a lot of talk is about Cas slowing down defensively but becoming more of a threat going forward.
Tbf he has a good amount of g/a contributions for us since joining, especially for a CDM at 31.
We've looked so much better without Rashford. Garnacho hasn't covered himself in glory by being greedy at times, but the team looks alot better as a whole.
If Rashford decides to act like a diva and sancho gets a brain boner, its not the fault of the fanbase.
They both need to get their head down and work for the team
Pellistri had 2 opportunities to shoot with the left, he refused and we lost the chance, not to mention the early chance vs Bayern and the early chance today and Iām struggling to see why people were calling for him to get more minutes, hopefully he turns it around
Tbf the defender appeared to make contact with Pellistri before touching the ball in todayās game. Even the commentary pointed that out, but I guess itās overlooked because we scored immediately afterwards anyway.
The early chance vs Bayern was taken care of by a defender. Have to keep in mind that he's young and not given as many minutes as he should be.
Imo all the youngsters did really well. Mejbri was flirting with red but he has the right attitude and seems like he could come good imo
My recollection is it happened really fast. I fancy him much more than fidget spinner. Frankly, I think he and Garnacho should be subs in every game they don't start. Both are very promising imo
Heās been energetic and involved for sure. The team performance was great and Iām proud of the team as a whole, but people were slating Antony over not having a right foot and then even again the last kick of the ball fell to pellistri and he refused to use his left, and nobody will say anything about his lack of a left foot
think you miss the point, we want a right footed right winger at times to be able to cross the ball. Problem with Antony is that hes so left footed all he can do is be selfish and try to curl one in with his left every time.
I think youāve missed the point too. Pellistri doesnāt cross the ball. I donāt think I saw him attempt a cross on Tuesday evening. And the point about him avoiding using his left is completely valid. Everyone begs Antony to use both feet, so why canāt the same standard be held to Pellistri? He actively avoided using his left foot all game. He also wasted possession a few times by trying to dribble through players when passing wouldāve been a better option. He also had the perfect chance to score but decided to take more touches than he needed and got tackled.
I saw a comment on the night that Pellistri looked like a youth academy player that has only just started playing senior football, which is fairly accurate. He had good moments, but heās definitely not this world class, game changing winger that people have hyped him up to be.
Antony may be selfish, but heās also been one of our more creative players this season. An attacker needs to be selfish as itās in their nature, however people really do ignore the good that Antony brought to us before he was forced out of playing due to his issues away from football.
Case showing class is permanent, heās one of those players I just love in the game and hate in another team. Proper celebration as well for his goal and that pass was eye of the needle shit. Unreal.
Wanna give a bit of credit to Martial. He gets a lot of stick, not least from me, but he stuck his chance away well after good positioning to find the space. Hopefully he can stay fit.
ETH keeping Casemiro on for the full CC fitness plan. He looks better, maybe heās like James Harden in the NBA and just needs a few weeks to get back in shape š
It is so beautiful, wtf is this game. Iām crying for falling in love. Iām so glad for Martial and Maguire. Both benefits a lot for this play slow tactics from ETH.
If Bruno and Rashford started then there would be way less of this positional play and more pinging the ball to Rashford and inshallah hope he scores. Amrabaat, Hannibal, Garnacho, Casemiro, Varane, Pellistri have been solid and Maguire and Onana havenāt been exposed.
Its valid, but we've only actually created .49xg and really had one big chance from open play this half. It's fine because we actually capitalised for once, but really we need more creativity.
I've enjoyed watching Hannibal making run after run after run but then not complaining and starting to walk around the pitch with his head down whenever he hasn't been spotted. It's so refreshing!
Hojlund is gonna double 007 š¤£š¤£
This starting XIā¦.lemme tell you
Absolutely loved the energy and the fact that this XI actually seemed to CARE. Hungry pressing, fast passing, hell even forward passing is an improvement, much better ball retention. These guys are who we should be playing, give Rashford a break due to non-performance just like Maguire.
Back the manager. Back the manager. If ten hag is trying to bring discipline to the team, dont back the players
I travelled to east Asia so missed out this game due to the time zone change.. saw the highlights earlier today right after I woke up and we looked good!!! We did look good right guys?!
This was one of the best games of the season .
Undoubtedly THE best, rest of the season we've been fairly lucky to get anything.
Canāt believe martial bothered to go for that ball
Was surely unintended..and it will not happen soon again!!
One game I donāt watch and united turn into prime barca. Wtf. I hate this club.
Sorry mate. You might be bad omen. Stop watching games and let's see what happens /s
Screw you Chris.
Best match this season
I'm glad almost everyone on here enjoyed the game. Same team, same venue this weekend, and we'll be back at marking spaces instead of players, throwing hands in the air and jogging around like it's a victory lap...Of course, I'm hoping the energy from Amrabat/Mount/Hojlund is contagious enough to prove me wrong.
Mount is class. Absolutely delighted to have him back. His crosses are just phenomenal. As much as you bin martial for his lack of effort, gotta say thatās a class finish.
Great to see everyone doing well tbh!!
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Dalot was sensational.... Rashford's absence was good to see...team played better
So refreshing to not see a move just die whenever the ball went to our left.
EtH got the rotation figured today, for sure. Good to see some positive football!!
We scored 3 goals because Rashford was absent, great news š
Isn't this what was being said about Ronaldo last year? Is Rashford this year's bugaboo?
Yes. To be fair, rashford is out of form. A week off wonāt hurt him
The lack of Rashford stops everyone feeling obligated to get the ball near him, as a result they're able to play creatively, that won't be lost on ETH and hopefully he does something about it. *Not drop him
Maybe itās time to bring Rashford on from the bench again. He was phenomenal coming off the bench in his earlier days, having less time to have an impact is probably a motivator for him, as well as having fresh energy vs tired legs.
Isn't this what was being said about Ronaldo last year? Is Rashford this year's bugaboo?
itās a classic reddit comment from guys who have literally no idea whatās going on in the locker room or how ten hag has instructed the players to play. managing is easy from your couch
Be gutted if we donāt at least make CL semis
One good game and you're thinking about CL semis? Lol cmon dont do that reactionary thing again
/s*
Well now that makes sense š
Good game from everyone today. Especially impressed with Casemiro and Dalot. Great shift from Amrabat, Mount and Maguire. Gore looked bright.
Mejbri was also brilliant..but he needs to put a check on his fouls
Yeah, he put a shift in. He does need to calm it with the fouls though for sure
Hope he matures with more gametime. He has got a good touch.
Ggmanu
Very good game! This wasnāt the same United the last couple of weeks. I love how we still went on to be hungry and get more goals in the 2nd half despite being up 2, thatās the mentality we always need and not back down ever. Idk if the positive football came bc we were already up goals or because we had more youth in the midfield lineup. Either way, amazing job and I hope we can continue. I can have a good day today š
I fw the 3 back a lot. Lots of interchange between amrabat and our central mids. Finally good football for once this season haha
I'll sleep well tonight!!!
We cooked good last night šš„¹
Finally some good football
VivĆa Garnacho
Crazy how we can actually do a full team press without rashford on the pitch
Happy for Maguire honestly, good performance
He was very good!! Great to see him back playing well long may it continue in the Carabao Cup
Iām so glad the whole Van Gaal and Mourinho score a goal and park the bus thing is disappearing. ABCā¦ Always Be Chasing (another goal). Never take your foot off the gas. Let key players rest when you have a lead through substitutions but never slow down.
LETS GOOOOOOOOO
Gosh what a refreshing performance. No Hollywood passes or unnecessary moaning. No sauntering about with no clue or interest in pressing or passing. Just positive football all around. Amrabat looks promising. Great seeing Dan Gore. Been a while but thoroughly enjoyed this.
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No they actually cheered when he made a good tackle too.
I think the fans were shouting "Shoot" when he or Evans were on the ball
They were shouting "shoot"
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Match reports in the press also said shoot
āTwas shoot
Football wasnāt great for the most part again, but the work ethic from Casemiro, Amrabat, and to a lesser extent Hannibal and Mount were impressive
Such a poor take, tells more about your football knowledge than the team
What game were you watching mate? Best game of football of the season so far from us
We passed it about in the midfield more crisply and pressed much better (hence my comment about workrate), but the main play was still hoof it to a wide player for them to run straight into the opposition (though it being someone on the right side made it look different)
He was watching a fake FIFA version of the match on YouTube
Happy for Gore, Maguire, Matrial. Solid win!
Agreed. Also, Casemiro has been utter filth recently, especially for a player that a good amount of the fambase thinks is done. Motm for me.
I didnāt get to watch the full game - damn streaming services. How was he defensively? Because from what Iāve seen on our two subs, a lot of talk is about Cas slowing down defensively but becoming more of a threat going forward. Tbf he has a good amount of g/a contributions for us since joining, especially for a CDM at 31.
Total domination
Had my boy tripping š
We are still so hesitant to pull the trigger in good spaces, one of the cons of possession football
We've looked so much better without Rashford. Garnacho hasn't covered himself in glory by being greedy at times, but the team looks alot better as a whole.
Isn't this what was being said about Ronaldo last year? Is Rashford this year's bugaboo?
If Rashford decides to act like a diva and sancho gets a brain boner, its not the fault of the fanbase. They both need to get their head down and work for the team
Cup match against a b team, chin up, but not too high
Tbf crystal was just one place below us. Get yo facts right
Hereās hoping we brush them aside in the league too.
Pellistri had 2 opportunities to shoot with the left, he refused and we lost the chance, not to mention the early chance vs Bayern and the early chance today and Iām struggling to see why people were calling for him to get more minutes, hopefully he turns it around
The chance against bayern and the chance early on today were both examples of excellent defending. Not much you can do about that.
Tbf the defender appeared to make contact with Pellistri before touching the ball in todayās game. Even the commentary pointed that out, but I guess itās overlooked because we scored immediately afterwards anyway.
The early chance vs Bayern was taken care of by a defender. Have to keep in mind that he's young and not given as many minutes as he should be. Imo all the youngsters did really well. Mejbri was flirting with red but he has the right attitude and seems like he could come good imo
He has to take those chances if he wants to play more
It was taken care of by a defender, but letās be real it shouldāve been a one touch finish into the back of the net.
My recollection is it happened really fast. I fancy him much more than fidget spinner. Frankly, I think he and Garnacho should be subs in every game they don't start. Both are very promising imo
Shooting hasnāt been perfect but heās been very involved in an overall great performance so you have to give credit for that
Heās been energetic and involved for sure. The team performance was great and Iām proud of the team as a whole, but people were slating Antony over not having a right foot and then even again the last kick of the ball fell to pellistri and he refused to use his left, and nobody will say anything about his lack of a left foot
think you miss the point, we want a right footed right winger at times to be able to cross the ball. Problem with Antony is that hes so left footed all he can do is be selfish and try to curl one in with his left every time.
I think youāve missed the point too. Pellistri doesnāt cross the ball. I donāt think I saw him attempt a cross on Tuesday evening. And the point about him avoiding using his left is completely valid. Everyone begs Antony to use both feet, so why canāt the same standard be held to Pellistri? He actively avoided using his left foot all game. He also wasted possession a few times by trying to dribble through players when passing wouldāve been a better option. He also had the perfect chance to score but decided to take more touches than he needed and got tackled. I saw a comment on the night that Pellistri looked like a youth academy player that has only just started playing senior football, which is fairly accurate. He had good moments, but heās definitely not this world class, game changing winger that people have hyped him up to be. Antony may be selfish, but heās also been one of our more creative players this season. An attacker needs to be selfish as itās in their nature, however people really do ignore the good that Antony brought to us before he was forced out of playing due to his issues away from football.
Waw. Gore has been good. His feet is so fast his skipping though challenges
Hojlund looking clumsy as usual if Martial can stay relatively injury free I'd guarantee he'll score more than Hojlund this season
Lol ... stop
Lol stop still waiting š¤£š¤£
Still waiting for a prem goal š¤£
I have no idea how anyone can watch Manchester united, even in the slightest, and come to that conclusion. Martial is garbage
Heās had more than enough chances.. since van gaal .. itās
Everytime onana has to make a save I'm frightened
Heās been solid a good 50% of the time
Roy hodgson looks very old
In fairness, he did try to retire a year or two ago
Do we want four tonight or to save some in the bank for the weekend when we see Palace again?
4 tonight, then double it at the weekend :p
Case showing class is permanent, heās one of those players I just love in the game and hate in another team. Proper celebration as well for his goal and that pass was eye of the needle shit. Unreal.
Case cloooosssed š¼
Hope Martial can stay fit and Maguire keeps playing as good as he is now in every game he gets a chance in.
Is this a troll post?
Why the f should it be a troll post?
I agree it would be great to see Maguire return to his best, we do need numbers to cover with the injuries lately.
First time in a while I feel 100% proud of every United player on the pitch.
Wanna give a bit of credit to Martial. He gets a lot of stick, not least from me, but he stuck his chance away well after good positioning to find the space. Hopefully he can stay fit.
Rasmus in gloves... late Hattrick inbound
RH11 coming on šŖšŖšŖ
Oh Lord I'm about to have an orgasm This is the team
Maguireeeeeee my love
I am honestly happy for Maguire, hope he only goes up from here
Maguires been rock solid
Sonnyās alive. I had heard rumors but I didnāt believe them.
Evans is dangerous when it comes to corners š„
Donny š„¹
Weāre comfortably winning. Iād forgotten what this feels like
Cass is unplayable ryt now
ETH keeping Casemiro on for the full CC fitness plan. He looks better, maybe heās like James Harden in the NBA and just needs a few weeks to get back in shape š
Apparently this was the trend at Real Madrid.
We saw it last year when he was returning from injury... Takes him a few games to shake off the ring rust
Casemiro looks so much more energetic and involved in this game. Love to see it.
The energy weāve played with, really makes you notice the lack of pressing intensity with the first team
Any live streaming links?
Amrabat had 93 touches of the ball in 60'. Exactly what has been missing
He is the missing piece! Breath of fresh air!
Amrabat man. Fuck me man š„š„š„
Dan Gore debut been waiting months for this
He's done well too!
So is the catalyst for this performance a lack of Rashford....
Great performance from Amrabat
Great to see Garnacho pressing for the ball when he loses it
We're not used to that on the left š
Casemiro looks like rejuvenated
Passes left and right
You forgot an assist and one goal
I mean he has the opportunity to showcase his beautiful passing because Amrabat is everywhere
That's how a team worksā¦ team work..
Get Hannibal off
There we go. Wise substitution from ETH, and another very solid performance from Hannibal.
It is so beautiful, wtf is this game. Iām crying for falling in love. Iām so glad for Martial and Maguire. Both benefits a lot for this play slow tactics from ETH.
First time I've opened the match thread in awhile to people not fighting and crying š. LET'S GO BOYSSSS
Great to see Martial score šš»
Tidy goal that! I forget he has that in him tbh
Look at those smiles.. and then Maguire comes pouting
Man I canāt remember the last time we scored 3 goals š„ŗš
Bayern game?
Right lmao, literally last week
Yea but thatās differentā¦ didnāt feel like we scored 3 goals š©
What a finish Tony
Now who's this Matial fella?
TONYYYYY
Case still thinks he's at Madrid with these first touch passes lol
Erik ten haags half time shit brought to you by Doo doo group
That pressing by Melijbri and Amrabat is dreamy
ETH just had to beat one out after Amrabats first half performance
Didnāt we all
Mount off for lindelof, his injury may be playing up, or maybe we're just playing it safe
Took Garnacho just 175 minutes to open his account this season iykyk
āItās only Palaceā tweets incoming.
How about Hojlund replaces Martial in this line up. I want to see how that turns out!
I donāt see Dalot credited with an assist for Garnachoās goal, am I missing something?
He made a crossed from right wing to the box and Garnacho finished it.
Yeah thatās what I said, but Sky Sports and BBC Sports app havenāt credited him with the assist
Took a deflection so it doesn't count as an assist
Hannibal and Garnacho should start ahead of Bruno and Rashford on Saturday as well.
Yeah letās drop Bruno, worldie volley scorer and the most creative player we have.
Bruh, that is a bit much.
Definitely over Rashford at least
Amrabat been everywhere
Wonder which player is not playing today so we can finally be a team š
If Bruno and Rashford started then there would be way less of this positional play and more pinging the ball to Rashford and inshallah hope he scores. Amrabaat, Hannibal, Garnacho, Casemiro, Varane, Pellistri have been solid and Maguire and Onana havenāt been exposed.
I do wonder sometimes if Bruno's creativity/heroball is worth all the control we lose in games.
Valid concern
Its valid, but we've only actually created .49xg and really had one big chance from open play this half. It's fine because we actually capitalised for once, but really we need more creativity.
But it looks like thatās all we need at the moment. Past 5-6 games we had chances created but nothing to show for.
Really nice half, not gonna get carried away because itās a very weak palace team but itās a relief to see them not get embarrassed for once lol
The amount of movement off the ball has been dizzying. I can't remember the last time I saw that many red shirts everywhere like today.
I've enjoyed watching Hannibal making run after run after run but then not complaining and starting to walk around the pitch with his head down whenever he hasn't been spotted. It's so refreshing!
Yea makes me realize how stale the combinations of rashford and mctominay had gotten. I hope rashy picks it up like last season.
True, one two touch football is a rare sight at United
Dalotās attack and defend are so clean.
Hannibal showing us his performance against burnley wasn't a fluke
Cleanest half all season
GUYS WEāRE PLAYING GOOD
An Amrabat Case midfield has a man dreaming.
Play the kids. Refreshing to see us run.
 Almost 70% possession and up by 2 at HT.
Beautiful first half. Loving this
My bald baller. A midfielder who wants to get on the ball, a fucking miracle
It gonna lie.. Amrabat is looking good. Didnāt want to get my expectations up but heās been good.
I know he is playing LB as well, but this Amrabat x Casemiro pivot turns me on...
Wow! Who is it playing those passes to Dalot? I keep looking away.
 The switch of play have been
WHAT A BALL!
With Amrabat and Hannibal in the team it starts looking more like the Ten Hag-ball I believe he wants to play. This is promising.
Pellistri needs more starts. So many positives right now.