The Manchester United Thread

Poor result, they can't believe their luck getting out of that 1-1, even though we were hardly anything special ourselves. In all honesty, with all due respect, that's a poor side. Have to be putting them to the sword next week and advance to the semi's.
 
Decent results for you lot in the other legs at least. Although I'd prefer Lyon over Besiktas, trips to Turkey are always hard, even with all the political drama that's going on down there lately.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
I mean Anderlecht are utter wank so yeah from that POV. Result wise it should be job done. But then the last round turned out to be FAR from that the second leg.

It does make next week interesting.
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its not just this game its been like this all season ok not as bad as when we had lvg but not much better either and pogba needs to step up big time next season ill give him this season off
 
RhQQ said:
You must have been watching a different game alright, because that was hardly a stiff test
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So you are saying United can't get a result when they are faced with something that is "hardly a stiff test"?

Bit ****** then, don't you think?
 
Tyton said:
Decent results for you lot in the other legs at least. Although I'd prefer Lyon over Besiktas, trips to Turkey are always hard, even with all the political drama that's going on down there lately.
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Honestly, I'd swerve it. Love going Istanbul. Particularly Galatasaray whom we have a brilliant relationship with. Never had anything but real good trips Istanbul. (Although that said I missed Besiktas at the Ataturk a few years back and that was pretty hairy the night the game by all accounts. Side note- Best ever European away atmosphere was at Besiktas' old ground. That was mad passionate.).

But it's WAY too volatile right now to be taking any risks travelling there.

Great to see Ajax doing so well again in Europe. Been WAY too long.
 
Pogba and Carrick very good, but finishing awful.

Tempo was slow at times, But both clearly asked to play as a double pivot. Miki and Zlatan were never lacking for supply today, we just didnt do enough with it
 
Anthony said:
So you are saying United can't get a result when they are faced with something that is "hardly a stiff test"?

Bit ****** then, don't you think?
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Controlled the game, won the midfield battle, created chances with little issue, as opposed to them being nothing but an average side with their only registered shot on target resulting in a flattering equalizer.

I thought it was gonna be tougher too, but in the end, it was far from a test. Poor result and like so many times this season, the opposition let off the hook
 
Jose was right about the front 4 though. Not like the supply was a) lacking or b) poor. Should have killed that game. Can see why he was talking about Hernandez, would have bagged an easy brace. We were not great last 20, but game should have been over by then.

Changes little for the next leg, just go and win the game. Same issue last 3 years, shooting is appalling atm.
 
Mourinho rightly not happy with his attacking 4 again. Rashford offered pace but no final product and kept running into people. Lingard offered running and defensive work. Mkytarian inconsistent with his passing, touch, dribbling. Zlatan terrible. Hate it when he comes deep near half way line, hate them one touch flicks that always go to the oppo and hate that he takes the free kicks. Also far to slow in possession.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
Great to see Ajax doing so well again in Europe. Been WAY too long.
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Ajax are living for the big games at the moment. They beat Feyenoord (who are leading the Eredivisie) with 2-1, while it could've been 5-0. It is the same for today. They are really impressive with their pressing and the game was very enjoyable. Too bad Traore and Younes aren't good finishers. They have 3 tough games coming up (Heerenveen, Schalke and PSV) in 1 week and are 1 point behind Feyenoord with 4 games to go.

If they can keep this form up and don't take any injuries I'd dare to say they have a chance to get into the finals in Stockholm. Even if they get United in the semi's (to keep this post on topic ;))
 
lxl Ra lxl said:
Ajax are living for the big games at the moment.....
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Another reason I can't wait for next year's CL campaign. Klopp's L'pool are built for the big games. And there's no bigger games nor competition.

FWIW, really hoping Ajax keep this up the rest of the way. Always had a soft spot for them.
 
RedUnited said:
Zlatan and Mhkitaryan were awful today :'(
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Especially Zlatan. Mkytarian grew into the game and started to play well and link up play and make a few driving runs. Then nowhere to be seen once he got shifted out right to make way for Fellaini in CM.
 
Anthony said:
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You can always drop by and see the one you won back in your greatest ever year, '99, that we just happen to own; to remind you what a European Cup actually looks like lid if yers like.

Help yers through next year's Europa campaign. ;).
 
If we play that that on Sunday, it will be a handy day for Chelsea.
 
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