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Yeah I think if he leaves from this point, it will be our decision not his. He seems to love his role here, he's a star on one of the biggest stages. He's always going to be a bit selfish, that's part of what makes him what he is, but when you think he's still quite young, not hard to imagine him getting even better with good direction from the coaches, and better team mates coming in year on year.

Don't agree with you on him holding the ball up well, and as for winning his headers, most of them are into empty space. That's not all his fault, I think Fraser isn't getting close enough to him, and ASM lives in his own little world bless him. The one thing I will say is, Wood still shows signs of knowing where the goal is, and I'm hoping we'll see him scoring goals before too long.

Yeah watched a couple of his videos now, he really knows his football.

Just wondering, was there any reason VAR ignored the clear stamp on Willock's leg by Branthwaite in the second half? I get why the cunt of a ref missed it, but isn't that the point of having VAR?

I don't think some people appreciate just how much stellar work he does since he's been moved to midfield. He covers acres, presses relentlessly, wins a lot of possession from the opposition, and usually finds a good pass. Great ball retention under pressure as well. Yes he's still shit in front of goal, but any midfielder who's doing all that is a massive asset.

Think it was @Optimistic Nut who used to always defend him as he was only 21 and had a lot put on his shoulders. I'm still not 100% on whether he'd translate that success to the Premier which has more requirements, but I'd have him any day of the week right now over Wood, and that's not particularly having a go at Wood, who might play his part in keeping us up. I just think Mitro has probably developed a lot since the last few years.

Can understand now why Simeone described him as an extraordinary player. Fair play for letting him go, that must have hurt.

Super insight into Howe's man management skills, makes me wonder why I still haven't signed up to NUFC TV yet. What I'm loving most is that we are now running for 90 mins non-stop, and this is all down to the manager. He's even getting Willock busting a gut. The Bruno cameo at the end where we started to turn it on is a glimpse of what's to come. Oh, and in the head to head coach battle with Lampard he laid him out cold. Have that you Chelsea mug.

I just don't see this team going down, and the main reason for that is every player is fighting desperately for the shirt.

Weghorst gave Man U real problems last night, and was instrumental in the goal with a great assist, so not sure the Burnley fans will feel too nobbled at the moment, but it's early days.

Got about three hrs sleep last night, I was that high after watching the game. Haven't enjoyed a game that much in a long time, the fight of the players and the crowd ifting off in response was electric.

Definitely. I was not expecting to like him so much, was a bit underwhelmed with the signing, but after seeing him live, this lad is made for us. We might get an upgrade in the summer, but will have to be a bloody good player.

I don't think anyone can dispute it.

Hope Big Steve enjoyed that performance tonight. His blood pressure will have been going through the roof when the 3rd one went in.

If you disregard his abysmal finishing, he's still doing a fantastic job in midfield. Winning the ball and moving it around very well indeed.

I'd not be too thrilled watching that interview if I was an Everton fan, he looked a bit too disappointed in his players, but he didn't really get them organised too well.

Same here, and I'm absolutely delighted since I love the man. He's everything I want in a manager so I really hope he gets it right. And it looks like he is tbh.

Think I'd rather have him than Digne tbh. He's such a good defender.

Think he's still got a bit of developing to do personally, but his athleticism and energy makes up for it. Looks like he's learning a bit from Howe, and that's how he kept his shirt for this game.

Champion quality, champion mentality. Going to love having him here over the next few years.

I think people don't pick up how much pressing this lad does, constantly puts the opposition under pressure and wins a fair few balls in there as a result. Might take some shifting from that spot actually.

How do you manage to look that good in the space of 3 mins?

Really loved how much we wanted it tonight. Even Shelvey was up for it, even if he couldn't keep up the pace as usual, but Lascelles coming back strong after that own goal summed up the desire for me. That team's not getting relegated.

Unreal performance. They had 4 people at some times but he still pulled them apart by the end. Deserved at least one goal. He's lapping it up as I write this and he deserves every bit of it.

What a win. That is all.