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33% possession at the half, at home to a Fred and McTominay midfield.

That was us playing well and we still didn't look like scoring.

It's not been good enough at all.

We should be giving this Man Utd team a lot more problems.

It's just players that have been sent out there to make it up as they go along, and hoping Max can provide a bit of magic.

Everyone walking past the body.

The lack of empathy was alarming. State of this whole operation man.

The state of that defending. We'll en up losing this to a cheap set piece header. Would be so classic.

Almiron just isn't good enough, is he?  Like honestly.  How much longer do we give him?

We give him forever, as the alternative is friggin Christian Atsu.

This is the worst Man United side i’ve seen in my lifetime.

It will actually be embarrassing to lose to them today, and by no means a great result to beat them. They are shocking.

Fantastic stuff from Willems and great run from Almiron at the end ... man, hope the guy gets a goal today. This is some high level juju they've put on him.

Funny someone claimed Saint-Maximin was no better than Atsu when we signed him. Such a terrible insult

Guy is looking very tasty.

Clear red.

Nah, just got there late. No intent. Also didn't leave his foot in all the way through.

Ultimately, if they leave Rafa's setup alone, keep Shelvey out of the team, and this front three stay fit, it would be a disgrace to go down.

 

I'm pretty certain Bruce will give it a good go, though. Just so hopeless.

‘Rafa’s Set up’ is much more than a formation and overall tactical approach. 

 

Bruce can’t replicate it or keep it going.  The mentality, the coaching, the discipline, the repetition, the keeping players fit etc. 

You're 100% right.

But even just leaving the formation as it is, with Shelvey out and the front three, and we should at least stay up.

Not even confident he can keep it that simple though.

This Man Utd is poor man. fred and McTominay in midfield for goodness sake.

We really should be controlling the game more because we have decent threats in our front three.

Just 35% possession so far.

These Longstaff boys come with dynamite in their boots. Lovely strike from the young one.

This James kid loves a roll about in the grass. My goodness.

Ultimately, if they leave Rafa's setup alone, keep Shelvey out of the team, and this front three stay fit, it would be a disgrace to go down.

I'm pretty certain Bruce will give it a good go, though. Just so hopeless.

Rash from De-Yedlin

Passion and desire mate. Wins you games apparently ...

Watch us get another red card that ruins what looks a decent chance to beat these lot.

Max is outrageous.

He is an absolute terror.

It was a heavy touch like. At least he was looking for the run if you want to find a positive.

Wasn't even criticising the guy. Just felt with a better first touch he would have had a chance to slot that away quicker.

I imagine he will be overjoyed to have someone else int he team that can run with the ball so effectively and set him up. His run was a good one.

Saint-Maximin is so good man. Almiron should score there.

 

No he shouldn't.

 

I think he should have. First touch was heavy.

 

He's left footed for starters.

What on earth does that have to do with anything? so he shouldn't use his right foot?

The first touch was heavy which allowed the defender to close him down.

Calm down man, it happens.

Saint-Maximin is so good man. Almiron should score there.

 

No he shouldn't.

I think he should have. First touch was heavy.

Saint-Maximin is so good man. Almiron should score there.

Man ... bit worried the team will do well today. Saint-Maximin is a real talent IMO, and could galvanise the team, assuming he doesn't break down again of course.

If we cannot play well today with that front three and the two attacking wing backs, then Bruce is completely finished and it will be just a matter of time.

Nervous we could see a top performance that he will end up gloating about, due to the front three we have out there, and absolutely nothing to do with his management.

Man City lol.

Ha! Missing DeBruyne big time today. Guy lays things on a plate for everyone every game.

That play from Pulisic is delicious.

I like Hudson-Odoi a lot, but shiuldn't be ahead of Pulisic IMO.

Frank is doing a heck of a job right now. Very entertaining team.

Is Zaha actually that good? Not sure anymore.

All this talk of him going to a top 4 club. Not sure.