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Manchester United Vs Bayer Leverkusen
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yet i don't know what he brings to the table. He was very good in the oppening 10 minutes and then gone AWOL.
He's a terrible pundit, and if that's his genuine belief then it's no wonder he was such a terrible manager. We have completely dominated any meaningful possession. It's the modern day CL so of course the opposition will have the ball but we have totally controlled them.
Not been a bad half, we just need to be slightly more sure with our passing. Valencia looks quite lively and Rooney has been sharp. Fellaini is offering excellant cover in front of the back four.
The only niggle I have is the gaps Evra is leaving behind him, needs to stop.
The only niggle I have is the gaps Evra is leaving behind him, needs to stop.
Hands up, Smalling has been far, far better from right back that I expected(and said) before the match. Great showing.
Just seen Rooney's goal and to be honest if a goal like that had been scored against us , I would be fuming, they are right it should not of stood.
Fellaini is what he is. A big lump who will win his fair share of tackles and any aerial battles. Will keep it simple when he is on the ball because he lacks the touch of class when in possession.
Fellaini started very well but was pretty bad after the half an hour mark. Good overall. Hopefully more of the former in the second half.
Can blame Kagawa slightly for that too, but understandable really. It was only a small problem once.
Of course it shouldn't have stood
Steve McManaman will pop up in the corner during the second half.
What's with RvP's temperament? Does it have something to do with Rooney being back?
He has, although he wasted that lovely pass through two people by Kagawa by letting it go under his foot O'Shea style.
That is this years narrative, be it the BBC, Mirror, ITV or whomever, despite this team walking the league last year, this year they just are not good enough.
They will keep it up all season no matter how we play, unless we amass a 10+ point lead in the league or batter barca 6-0 or something, because whilst journalists tend to write about what they see, the media likes to define a narrative to tell us what to think.
And we now have very, very few journalists, and a shit ton of media.
Its teh same reason Chelsea are the second coming despite being a bit shit for most of their games this season, the narrative of Moyes and Maureen has already been written and must be carried on.
The widely held belief that his pace was gone seems well wide of the mark. Thank God he didnt go to Chelsea. He would really make them a great attacking force.
- Squawka Football @Squawka6mFellaini Watch: 83% pass accuracy, 3 interceptions, 48/58 passes completed, 1 header won, 2 clearances made & 1 key pass executed. #MUFC
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12mManchester United completed more passes in the 1st half (264) than they did in any of their opening 4 PL games this season. Fellaini effect?
What's all this about Ronaldo?
Odd comment.
We've controlled the game, been very solid, and shown enough creativity. Nothing to complain about.
Well so far he's brought, lots of touches/being involved and 3 interceptions - the most out of everyone on the pitch. I can see why you aren't convinced but he's probably done his part. Just using him as a second Carrick is clearly not the most effective way to deploy him and you wonder if £27 million couldnt have bought us a bit more cleverness through the middle in the final third. Because we're still 99% about passing the ball onto the wings and letting the wide players create everything
Adrian Chiles says we get all the decisions at OT.
Nah, he just has a bit of a nasty/angry streak.
Aye, the odd small mistake, but good showing overall.
I'm really disappointed by Leverkusen tbh. United plays well, but Leverkusen is capable of more, especially their passing is horrible at times.
Maybe they are a bit afraid by the big stage, their team isn't that experienced after all.
Maybe they are a bit afraid by the big stage, their team isn't that experienced after all.
if it gets ABUs frothing at the mouth.....
I agree.
Keane is smoking pot these days
I love how Fellaini doesn't run when he nicks the ball off opposition players. Just goes non-chalant and takes the ball, you think "Nah, you're never getting that", but he gets it.
Not sure about that Rooney has looked brilliant dropping off in the hole. If we can keep slipping passes through to him thats as good a threat as any ball out wide.
Fellaini has been good, the midfield looks far more solid and there is a better balance to the side than when Clev or Anderson plays.
Valencia trying to kill RvP with a cross.
fecking hell Valencia, you could have KILLED Van Persie!
Toni V is going past people again! yaay!
Valencia smashhhhhh
Another great cross from Tony V
Sort your fecking crosses out Valencia.
Why can't Valencia try to pick out a man when he crosses ?
United have had a fair amount of possession without doing a great deal with it. Some of the interplay has been sharp but a lot of the general passing and movement has been slightly disjointed and pedestrian. Early goal in the second half needed.
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