PBP: EPL Manchester United v Leicester Sun 19 Feb 2023 [R]

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  1. Sofabloke

    Sofabloke Member+

    Dec 24, 2003
    Mu
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    Fred was the 2nd iirc.
     
  2. J'can

    J'can Member+

    Jul 3, 2007
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    Got that from your stream being ahead, did you?

    :D
     
  3. Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10

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    Jamaica
    Jun 4, 2006
    Antilla
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    what a pass Weghorst
     
  4. Father Ted

    Father Ted BigSoccer Supporter

    Manchester United, Galway United, New York Red Bulls
    Nov 2, 2001
    Connecticut
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    Manchester United FC
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    This is quite enjoyable.

    Got to give Leicester credit, they were playing well while we were not quite in sync. But with Rashford in incredible form getting the first and then ETH again recognizing the need to make a change at HT and the two goals since, Leicester are broken. Great job all round so far.
     
  5. Sofabloke

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    Dec 24, 2003
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    :)
    [​IMG]
     
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  6. Sofabloke

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    Dec 24, 2003
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  7. Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10

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    Jamaica
    Jun 4, 2006
    Antilla
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    Mainoo league debut. Ghana be proud
     
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  8. CybrSlydr

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    Jun 30, 2013
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    Wout is just useless in front of goal.
     
  9. Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10

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    Jamaica
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    Antilla
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    could have had at least one more if the focus wasn't on helping Weghorst
     
  10. CybrSlydr

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    Jun 30, 2013
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    Well, a tale of two halves. Rashford the talisman - in impeccable form.
     
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  11. Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10

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    Jamaica
    Jun 4, 2006
    Antilla
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    OK clean sheet and +3 GD.

    satisfied
     
  12. Pulp

    Pulp Member+

    Feb 13, 2013
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    Not a good first half, but with the form Rashford is in you know we can score and we did. De Gea was superb in the first 45, have to give him that credit.

    Second half was a blitzkrieg. We played superbly, should have scored a couple more. Jadon was excellent. That was so much fun to watch.
     
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  13. money11

    money11 Member

    Apr 15, 2007
    WW is clearly related to ten Hag. don't get me wrong he has some good moments here and there, i like the way he attempts to press even though he moves in slow motion but if we are being honest. the level we are trying to get to he is not at that level. he looks like a decent player for a mid level epl team. not a team that should be contending for all trophys.
     
  14. SyedZada

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    He is a stop gap, a body.
     
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  15. JamesA

    JamesA Member+

    Dec 7, 2004
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    Exactly! He's a freaking loan player to get us through a tough period for our #9 options.
     
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  16. JayBoy

    JayBoy Member

    Jan 13, 2008
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    ??

    We knew that when we signed him. We needed a striker and we were broke; he was all we could afford. Pointless getting mad about his deficiencies now.
     
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  17. Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10

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    Jamaica
    Jun 4, 2006
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    surprised you guys bothered to address that but i guess you forgot.

    reminder from a few weeks ago:

     
  18. SF19

    SF19 Member+

    Jun 8, 2013
    The lads were having fun towards the end. Brilliant goal by Sancho and I liked a few of the clever attempts after by Bruno and the effort to get WW on the sheet. Rashford is just ice cold. Fred was a mixed bag. Great assist for the 2nd, but was a bit lucky to have played Rashford while he was still onside. At fault for misplaced pass that nearly allowed Leicester an early lead. Sabitzer was aggressive, played hard, but was lucky to avoid a sending off. He has to be more careful, but otherwise I liked what I saw from him. I've said it before and I'll say it again, de Gea doesn't need to be shown the door this summer. If he agrees the contraction extension at a reduced salary, all the more power to us.
     
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  19. TitoTata

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    Jun 26, 2014
    I dread to think what happens if Rashford gets injured ..
     
  20. Sofabloke

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    Dec 24, 2003
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    The criticism of WW finishing is partly fair enough (was never going to be a deadly finisher but he has had quite a few chances now), however his workrate often in an unfamiliar role is worthy of recognition.

    His is still a key part of our attacking dynamic. Occupying oppo defenders centrally with energetic and intelligent movement is what creates space for others to exploit.

    He is performing a role and from a team perspective it is working for us.

     
  21. Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10

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    Jamaica
    Jun 4, 2006
    Antilla
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    much like Antony it is too early to tell with Weghorst.

    i never liked the focus on his Burnley spell from the start given it was the exception throughout his career not the rule.

    aside from that if he has been given a specific remit that isn't to be on the end of everything then he's doing just that.

    he'll never be a super clinical S-tier forward but he's shown he can score over his career.

    he may not even be here long enough to tell definitively anyway
     
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  22. MizzouMUFC

    MizzouMUFC Member+

    Apr 10, 2010
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    Missed the game. Did Rashford play off the left or up front?
     
  23. SF19

    SF19 Member+

    Jun 8, 2013
    Rashford played left, right and center. He was given freedom to move.

    Time to call Wout for what he is, a defender.
     
  24. MizzouMUFC

    MizzouMUFC Member+

    Apr 10, 2010
    Places
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    Manchester United FC
    I’ve said that for weeks. He’s a defensive forward. He offers almost nothing in the final 3rd but it was be a lie to say he doesn’t help. He puts in a shift, but it’s not really an offensive one.

    It’ll be interesting to see who we target at CF this summer. And if we can’t get them and there are no good options, we might actually want to consider moving Rashford to the 9. He’s showing this year that he can thrive there.
     
  25. Sofabloke

    Sofabloke Member+

    Dec 24, 2003
    Mu
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    Manchester United FC
    I think Rash is being incredibly well managed my EtH.

    His first goal came from RWF running in to the space behind.

    His 2nd goal came from LWF running into the space behind.

    He does occasionally play and score centrally at #9, but EtH usually puts him there late in games when CBs are tired and/or when teams are chasing us and we can play counter-attack.

    I dont think we get the same productivity with him perma-#9. WF & #9 late in games plays to his strengths.

    Having a top-scorer at WF is becoming more of a thing for various reasons - think Salah, Saka, Sterling for a season at City etc. (last few for City have been AMs in KdB & Gundogan).
     

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