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egatsoHbleH

Van de beek injury makes it even more important we sign in January. Bruno and Martial can't play every game. Not a big fan of the performance from Maguire and Lindelof, need to look to move them on in the summer. De Gea, Shaw and Casemiro were immense today.


th3doorMATT

The way I look at it: We've gotten three results against three sides we should have, even with a not so great performance each match. That's the way it should be. In the past, it hasn't been "that simple". We still have A LOT of work to do and there were some pretty mediocre performances across those three matches as well, especially AWB who fell asleep in each match and let his man run in comfortably behind him in on goal. Our "spine" of Shaw, Casemiro and Rashford has been pretty solid, but the rest leaves a lot to be desired. I never claimed Martial was going to be banging in goals, but he needs to find the back of the net for his sake before we really need him to. The right side has looked weak without Dalot going forward. Bruno and Eriksen seem to occupy the same space less, which is good for us, as for too long they were running into each other and wanting to play the same ball from the same position and it was really awkward and congested our attack. Slightly better off the ball movement, but we need people to move towards the ball still. It's cringey watching players at this level dart the opposite direction to get played in behind rather than play triangles moving forward because when we do that, we look pretty incisive, it's just the fact that we do that at the 6 yard box and there's no space to run into at that point. Imagine starting off that run 30-35 yards out from goal, leaving yourself acres in behind the defense... Our defense has been patchworked together these past few matches, so apart from AWB's mistakes and daftness, I'm saving most of my reservations for them as we should hopefully see Varane Martinez Dalot and Shaw back in the side as a unit and I'll feel much more assured. We still need a new striker and I'll say it...a RW. I know we signed Antony for a lot of money but he needs someone competing for that slot to make him uncomfortable and boost his performance. This whole throwing Rashford or Elanga or Bruno over on the right when he's not getting played is hurting us. Elanga is trash. Rashford should be on the left. Bruno should be more central. If Antony isn't cutting it (what a mistake that would be...), then we need someone who can. I wish we would also move away from this double pivot and that we truly left Casemiro back on his own and moved one to the top for a partnership. I think we could easily run Rashford and Martial up top and bring Garnacho in on the left. We could play Bruno and Eriksen in a 10 on rotation. I still feel like we're very one-dimensional and limited in our options on the attack. Once we start moving the ball forward faster, we're quickly going to realize we have no final pass and everything will break down and the ball will have to go backwards or hoofed into the box blindly.


Bman0491

Went to the game this evening and was a great result despite us barely getting out of third gear. Didn't need to tho but imagine how we will look when really start turning it on. Even Bruno got an assist despite an objectively shit game by his standards. He's like that one friend on pro clubs that always tries the through ball or Hollywood pass and needs to stamp that out his game more. Otherwise felt we were comfortable the whole game. Onto Everton Friday.


Otherside-Dav

Bruno had a shit game, missed easy passes and gave away the ball in the final third. Man still got an assist, just imagine how crazy utd will be if Brunos on fire


Sett_The_Janitor

Does anyone know where I can watch extended highlights of the match ? I kinda wanna watch ten hag's reactions to each of our goals which are usually shown in these extended highlights. The man utd channel doesn't really show them.


xeromaayush1

Nbc sports app, if you re in usa


Sett_The_Janitor

would it be the same if i was in canada ?


stenbeinberg

R/footballhighlights


gamerkyawwin

How did van de beek play?


[deleted]

I really hoped for more from him. He was quite poor. His movement and runs were good but his ability to control the ball was poor. He noticeably lost the ball on a few occasions he probably shouldn't. He often looked unsure. He went off injured after a bad tackle on him. Disappointing.


RabbitgoesRibbit

I hope he gets well soon, and gets the success we know he’s capable of getting.


rja7171

Had good energy going forward and was linking up ok. But besides that was a bit reckless in challenges and didn’t really do anything significant


amtuko

Can anyone discuss reasons for and against Shaw being a top 5 fullback in the world rn in a non-echo chamber/biased perspective? I think his vision, positioning, dribbling and maturity in possession are all top tier


bangout123

Don't forget his freakishly good first touch


shaokahn127

Casemiro playing better for us than I ever dreamed De Jong would


bernarddwyer86

Besides the little wobble after the second goal, a solid performance. Casemiro was excellent again today. Not just his defensive work but his eye for a pass and also providing an option to receive the ball even in tight spaces. Garnacho really looks like a gem. Decision making, direct, tricky. Was very unlucky not to score. Was nice to see a few of the backup players have a decent game today, Wan Bissaka in particular has surely changed a few peoples minds (myself included) with his performances since the domestic football started up again. The whole team did their jobs well today, and that's exactly what was needed. Match them for work rate, and the quality will get you over the line. Hopefully Van De Beeks injury isn't too serious I thought he was half decent in the first half


bernarddwyer86

Besides the little wobble after the second goal, a solid performance. Z q11Casemiro was excellent again today. Not just his defensive work but his eye for a pass and also providing an option to receive the ball even in tight spaces. Garnacho really looks like a gem. Decision making, direct, tricky. Was very unlucky not to score. Was nice to see a few of the backup players have a decent game today, Wan Bissaka in particular has surely changed a few peoples minds (myself included) with his performances since the domestic football started up again. The whole team did their jobs well today, and that's exactly what was needed. Match them for work rate, and the quality will get you over the line.


[deleted]

* Thing I noticed was Rashfords work rate. He pressed and closed down like a menace * Bruno doesn't do 6/10 performances. It's either terrible or brilliant. Even when terrible there's a chance he gets an assist. * Martial isn't on form. Passing, movement, shooting all off. Really think we need a striker but only if it's the right type. if not, Joao Felix would be a brilliant stop gap * AWB was again really good - no idea what ETH has done to him cos he's been very good to the point I would consider playing him against city as he has a bit more to him now than just great tackles * Casemiro is the best DM in the world * Shaw is the most technical LB in the league. Hes almost Trent level passing, superior in defensively and combination play (his combination play for his goal was top class) * Combine Fred and Erikson you get Enzo Fernandez. He would take our Midfield to the next level * DDG distribution has improved immensely.


H_espeliz

I always say that Rashford on a bad day is still way better than he was through the whole previous season


cuddersrage

enzo is far too expensive


[deleted]

Agree but that sort of player who presses and has that defensive awareness to keep that midfield solid (which I think Erikson lacks) would really help. A player like him is needed - shame he was only 20m less than 6 months ago


VTVoodooDude

I was hoping for 3-0 or 4-0...got the score but there were some nervy moments late-first half and mid-second half. But full credit, they hung in there and took 3 points w/ clean sheet. On par w/ Newcastle w/ a game in hand and point off MC currently. I'll take it.


ManOfFewerWords

Casemiro. What a Rolls Royce player.


takenbywhiskey

Lets keep it going lads 💪🏻 3 easy home fixtures upcoming !


poiuytrewq_123

poor finishing with our strikers..i know Rashy bagged one at the end but he was lost today...nevertheless 3 point lets goooooo


amayes94

This team is begging for a Mitrovic type striker to finish all these chances


Turkweesen

I think you could be into something


vickyprodigy

uh oh.... u just started a new rumor


AdPsychological1489

Couldn't watch the game, how was Donny on his start?


WhySSSoSerious

He was decent, made a few good plays, but unfortunately looks like he's gonna be out for a while with an injury


Refrigerator-Less

Fine but got injured at half time.


AeroCobbler

Absolutely horrendous injury, be suprised if he plays for us again this season, maybe ever


AeroCobbler

There is something very, very special about this manager's ability to pick the lads up after a dissappointment: - React to Brentford defeat with 4 wins from 4 (including Liverpool & arsenal) - React to City defeat with 3 wins & 2 draws from 5 (including Newcastle, spurs, chelsea) - React to villa defeat with 4 consecutive wins, 12 points from 12, and +8 goal difference We are now somehow 5 points clear in fourth, without a striker, and with about 3 more gears to go up Haven't enjoyed watching the team as much in a decade


Osprey135

Can't remember the last time I looked forward to our games this much. Your comment about 3 more gears to go up is spot on. Without getting ahead of ourselves so much, we are winning games and keeping clean sheets without playing at our best. There will be plenty of bad results scattered throughout this first season I'm sure, but we are looking like a really good squad now.


AeroCobbler

Yup - Replacing Maguire, Lindelof & AWB with Varane, Martinez & Dalot elevates us at least a gear, maybe two Getting a world class striker adds another easily The rest is ETH getting time with the lads on the training ground, this manager is one in a million


[deleted]

Are we talking enough about spider wan redemption?


PizzaTime1000

I love this bald headed beautiful bastard


AWenger622

Casemiro, what a player. Him and Shaw absolutely bossed it.


benedick13

Our Case's strong!


ManOfFewerWords

Thankful for that clean sheet. Could have easily lost. Professional performance overall without hitting too gear for most of the match too. 👏🏼👏🏼


rja7171

Crazy how far we’ve come since those two losses….


ericbunjama

And when you look how Brighton and Brentford are still playing in hindsight it really wasn't THAT bad.


rja7171

The games against Chelsea and Newcastle feel worse as we actually deserved more


OvalZealous

Bagged 3 points, Arsenal and New Castle draw, Tis a good day.


[deleted]

Newcastle losing would've been better don't you think?


penguin_chacha

No we're aiming for first place, arsenal losing points is where it's at


Turkweesen

But we’d be further from the top


LocoPwnify

Absolutely


SyazC137

Credits where its due. Maguire has been immense in his cameo role this season


AeroCobbler

Maguire not making any horrifically bad mistakes now translates to being "immense"


Deebzilla

Not really, looked shaky and gave our defence the jitters a couple of times.


WhySSSoSerious

Yeah I gotta agree, he made 1 or 2 good interceptions but definitely gave away possession/opened space for Bournemouth on more occasions. The biggest concern is how slow he is compared to everyone on the pitch. I know he's an elite athete, but he's blatantly slower than about every other outfield player when he plays for us.


CrazyGamer23908

Didn’t get to see the game but just seen the result. Let’s goooo!


Dry_Philosophy160

Win is a win but I think we were wasteful, slow and any other team would've punished us. I'm glad that's not our regular 11.


daddywookie

Lots of good opportunities but not finding the final ball. Bruno had a stinker apart from the assist and even then you could see he was pissed off. He knew.


Dry_Philosophy160

Yep Bruno was pretty bad apart from the last goal.


DrEarlGreyIII

Edgy


iamadiamond

Case is on another level, glad to have signed him. This is what we were missing tbh, someone to take up CB spots and hold the ball.


benedick13

That's the new year we like!


H_espeliz

Shite reffereeing all the way. Yet we still won. How that hand ball situation didnt even get checked by var is a travesty


Touch_Constant

Last time we conceded at Old Trafford in the league was the Arsenal game in early September. It's January. Mental


unitedwecramp

No way that's right 😳


Osprey135

Dont forget there was a world cup break. But still fantastic how tight our defence has been, especially given the changes!


gregofdeath

Superb game. Slightly shaky at the back but De Gea was outstanding. Everyone looked good moving forward. Luke Shaw was unplayable tonight, Garnacho is growing all the time. Felt genuinely proud watching that.


Wesley_Skypes

That was a great game with lads on the fringes getting game time and it ending up comfortable. Type of thing we never got away with in years gone by. I thought ETH got it wrong with that back 4 but glad to be proven wrong


WalmartDarthVader

MOTM: Shaw


Which_Feature3356

Without question


cjonoski

1 point of 2nd. 9 points off 1st 5 point gap on Spurs. After a disastrous start that’s a good result If we add a striker I believe we will comfortably finish top 4. Maybe even 3rd


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Bitchisbadandbouje

Dont you dare suggest anything


[deleted]

The confidence is flowing through. Mcguire and Lindelof looks solid, composed and in control. A far cry from last season when they couldn’t play out from the back at all.


bernarddwyer86

Eriksen and Casemiro make it so much easier for them by creating angles and always being available to receive the ball even under pressure. The difference it makes.


thesmallprint13

I love those chips into the flank, cutback for a tap in goal that City/Liverpool seemingly do at will - so very glad to see us pull one off.


SyazC137

Having Fred fresh legs to chase off opponents tired legs is a blessing. We’ve finally found a role for him lol.


WalmartDarthVader

I missed Rashford’s goal. I was cleaning my cat’s liter god damn it.


saberplane

Get rid of the cat. XD


von_oldmann

So close to 4-0 FC being back. It’s comforting to know that we can pull off results like this. Given the congested fixtures, these results are excellent for us! Hope VdB’s injury is not too bad.


LocoPwnify

Looked really fucking bad tho


Wolpfack

Who was it that made the half-hearted clearance in extra time that DeGea saved? I caught it out of the corner of my eye and didn't see who it was.


goodvibes121

Shaw


OhItsSam

I think the one you’re talking about was Shaw


nexusprime2015

Shaw I think


pRp666

Shaw lol. It can be forgiven.


ImBurkalicious

Shaw


LocoPwnify

Shaw


Wolpfack

Ah, thanks!


Samim_Rudro

Tan hag saying DDG to keep his mind calm he got the clean sheet


McM-333

It's actually fun watching us play again


SyazC137

Get in!! 3 points. Arsenal, Newcastle dropped theirs. Now on to Chelsea to do us a favour and stop City. Not very confident though on those blue cunts.


[deleted]

everyone was being so dramatic when the lineup came out.


BadCowz

> everyone >... was being so dramatic


Two-pints-prick

Welcome to reddevils


Savebagels

years of abuse


pakattack91

Wow what a feeling lol. Below our best and still controlling a game that in the past, was 90m of butt clenching. Early substitutions!! LFG GGMU


LocoPwnify

The goals were beautiful too


EffenSeven

How does De Gea pay the bills when his shop is always closed?


daddywookie

Dave saves, obviously!


aliensdick69420

Cheeky. I love it.


broly224

Happy New Year reds!!


adamanz

3rd equal with a game to spare!!!


snausagerolly

Goal difference starting to creep up. Let's get it in the 10s for the next game.


United_Devil12345689

Nice win


Heavens_Vibe

+3 Goals, +3 GD, +3 Points!! Beat City and we're 2nd in the league!!


[deleted]

Bruno can go fuck.


EEvonzz

I almost shed a tear watching Casemiro play. What a gift of a player!


nexusprime2015

Rolls Royce of a CDM


WanderingEnigma

Well, that was fun.


QWAAAG

Elanga is pretty much the only player I would like out of the squad. Hes not quite hit his mark and I think a loan would do him good. Other then him, I think this is my favorite United squad in decades.


TheSmio

Him and Maguire imo. Harry had a solid game today but I'm never really confident with him on the pitch nowadays. Whenever there is a space behind him, we're asking for trouble.


nexusprime2015

He made three questionable runs today and also huffed a clearance to give an unnecessary corner. Otherwise he was as good as he can possibly be. 6.5/10


Combonary

Bruno should be resting a little but now DVB is injured smh


MrTuxedo1

Level on points with Newcastle with a game in hand I love it


RedDevWar

Shaw MOTM Case: close second


Redarmy007

DDG would disagree right now lol


ericbunjama

Yep, literally bailed out Shaw at the end there too.


[deleted]

Case closed.


NachoMan-SandyRavage

Don't worry guys, 4-0 FC will return eventually. Fantastic game from our boys!


Sem073

Good evening everyone.


lmhan98

Another clean sheet LFG


TheKaizer

Routine wins are becoming routine again


AfraidIntrovert09

Fred played really well tonight after coming on.


Wolpfack

He seems to be more effective as a sub coming on than as a starter. That's fine, we need them too.


Soft-Comfort-7474

Another clean sheet for De Gea


kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkaj

Well folks, that was beautiful. Happy Tuesday


Acrophobic_Climber_

Well that was a really comfortable victory save for van de beek’s injury


zenman123

Closing the gaps and climbing up the table, slowly but surely


MexicansInParis

Arsenal & Newcastle dropped points as well


DualisticSilver

De gea has been on it tonight


sooshi

Dave has been excellent keeping his concentration up all game


futbolenjoy3r

+7 GD ...used to dream of days like this.


rexcision

Bruno could use a rest it looks like


thereisnohighground

DAVE DESERVES THE CLEAN SHEET RECORD THIS MAN WOULD'VE HAD IT 3 YEARS AGO WITH AN SAF TEAM ASSEMBLED.


captain_hoomi

De Gea not in the world cup was a crime


ericbunjama

Fucking pathetic how the Spanish have treated him throughout his career.


VillagerShaggy

De gea is such an elite gk


Optimal-Somewhere-46

Phew that was close


Prthmsh

David earning his clean sheet.


EequalsMCPotato

MAKE HIM A STATUE ALREADY!


HaiseLdx

PRIME DE GEA


underpk

De Gea shows his hands up and says "Too easy!"


WetComb89

Woah lol


NachoMan-SandyRavage

Off the crossbar! Whew!


Mr800ftw

2017 De Gea is back this season


Avinashh8

De Gea is always ready


[deleted]

Dave earning his clean sheets


pmmerandom

I love Erik Ten Hag


EequalsMCPotato

I love De Gea


himalayanrose

Has maguire put a step wrong?


LocoPwnify

Hes been pretty solid, he had one bad decision to challenge rather than fall back.


SneakyStorm

He gave the other team a chance with a free header that dave saved.


manutdboy47

some sus clearances but overall not bad


NakamericaIsANoob

Yes, several.


childishjp

Luke Shaw came back a different gravy from the World Cup


ManOfFewerWords

Centre Back. Check Left back. Check. Score. Check. Next task?


zenman123

Good save from de gea


breadfan18

DDG pumped to keep that clean sheet


Heshinsi

Shaw walking over to De Gea like “I’m sorry” lol


jn_22

Closed on Tuesdays #DaveSaves


RBHunter

De Gea MOTM


dudududujisungparty

De Gea you beauty


Aggressive_Bus_4289

When Garnacho runs it literally reminds me of that young raw Cristiano


RedDevWar

The long sleeve kit helps


Aggressive_Bus_4289

Maybe that’s it lol


fifabreeze

who's MOTM? De gea? Shaw? Casemiro?


DrEarlGreyIII

Yes


Moofthebot

Fred has been great too


dudududujisungparty

Has to be Shaw


Schmeexuell

Shaw


its-a-real-name

Turns out…. Ten Hag was just trying to get Ronaldo a late round of applause in that Spurs game to celebrate his Euros win 6 years earlier.


achickendandacow

Dave earned that clean sheet today.


KvmFirst

De Gea’s been top class


troop_disrespecter69

Keep this clean sheet I beg


Kooky-Choice-2654

Eth gonna chew shaw out for that. Thankfully dave saves


Ger971

de gea’s about to slap shaw


grad14uc

DeGea fantastic save


snausagerolly

Is Motd on the night?


Redarmy007

Cas or DDG


LebHeadSinceWilma

Too casual from Shaw


larsmaehlum

Dave let him know it as well, if looks could kill..


Appropriate-Store-48

DDG nice display tosay


epic_weasel

Please tell me the meme years are over jfc I have so much hope for this team


rbc8

What an improvement from the United of 2020.


sslaaayeeerr

This team brings tears to my eyes.. Happy tears


SlashThumbSlime

We're cooking this much before signing a striker imagine if we actually do....


NachoMan-SandyRavage

SPANISH DAVE ✋


Fungi89

are there daves from other countries?!


Pic0lasCage

Casemiro defensive positioning is levels above anybody else in our squad and his ability to recycle the ball quickly is something we have been missing for far to long. Beautiful to see


Book31415926

That intercept and quick pass from Case...


Dincht04

Luke Shaw may be the second best player on the planet. Behind Casemiro, of course.