Match Thread | Manchester United vs. Manchester City (17/01/26)

[Chippy_boy]

Maguire should be been booked as well screaming at the ref like that.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Every outfield player (bar maybe Doku) was either poor or outright shit there. Trying our best to concede, no idea how we haven't.

Missing Nunes so much, only having left footed options on the bench means Lewis and Khusa have to stay on despite struggling.

Rodri needs to step up, he's been an absolute liability to the young lads behind him with his decision making.

Foden looks shot of any confidence, passing it back every time.

Don't know how we change this from the bench, sure we have quality to bring on but the fundamental issues of having no experienced centre backs and no legs in midfield remain.

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

The defence is getting punished because we have lost in midfield.

I wasn’t blaming them - just a fact.

 

[Worksop Blue]

well it can’t be as bad second half. Can it?

 

[handsofstone]

Cherki and O'Reilly best come out second half

80th minute once we're down after getting battered, pep the only one on the planet not seeing what everyone else is

 

[jollylescott]

Step one get Cherki and O'Reilly on. I'd even be tempted to bring on Reijnders as well.

Pep must change it now. We can still win if Cherki comes on.

 

[dickie davies]

It's all a bit disjointed at the moment
Doku's a great outlet ball but he's been wasteful as have all our corners bar one

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Nowt to do with VAR

Apart from the two goals it’s chalked off?

 

[waspish]

Honestly, one of the worst 45 mins of football in recent memory. Lucky not to be a couple of goals down.

The defence is no secret. Ake is past it, Khusa and Alleyne are both young and nervous. Rico isnt the level required.

Midfield seem to have taken a day off, but my main gripe is with our attackers. Especially Foden and Haaland. The latter needs a break, and its clear to see.

We look toothless in every aspect of our game. Do our players wear heavier boots than other teams? They all look like they are running in treacle.

Also, I thought Semenyo was pacey. He looks really slow

Maybe look at our back four in experience hey and Ake been playing with an injury last few games

 

[Cigs&Alc]

Back 4 needs to be drilled about not playing to the whistle regarding offsides.

Not an awful first half. Bit nervy but we closed it out well.

 

[Gorbachev]

Khusanov has been brilliant and we would have been 4-0 down without him.

100% agree.

The other 3 have been an utter disaster though

Look league 1 level

 

[SamTheGuru]

Cannot really see things letting up in the second half. Players need a rocket up their ass.

 

[normskih]

We've got a deadly 6' 5" striker in the box. Why don't we put a ball into him occasionally?

So many times all we needed to do is at least send the ball over to him. I’ve actually watch him and sometimes you can’t blame his body language. Three or four times he’s mad a run in behind the back line, even Rodri ignored his run.

 

[Sam69]

As expected, a very poor first half with this defense and midfield lacking creativity. We're lucky to have a 0-0 draw at halftime.

Our opponents are a weak team, but we're making them look like Barcelona Prime.

I hope Cherki and O'Reilly come back soon, otherwise we're heading for a humiliation.

 

[Bald fraud]

Gotta sort it pep been one of your brain farts so far!

 

[I'm Blue]

Think since the arrival of Pep and all the trophies the club has lost what it means to win a derby.
No fight and piss poor performances.

 

[MichaelFrontzeck'sBathroom]

Some of our 1st half performances in recent times have been nothing short of disgraceful - wtf does pep say to them before they go out?!

 

[heslops barnet]

Absolute proof we are refereed differently.

We need, as a club, to speak out now.

We’ve overcome it before by being the better team, unfortunately we’ve turned to crap this season

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

Step one get Cherki and O'Reilly on. I'd even be tempted to bring on Reijnders as well.

Pep must change it now. We can still win if Cherki comes on.

This.

 

[IronsideKozuch]

An absolute horror show. Can't pass, can't control a ball, a lack of courage, heart and fight. Horrendous half. The only binus is we aren't losing but if we repeat that shit show we will.

youre to harsh. Its super tough fixture for anybody. And we need to get United players tired since they have anything else to do than PL. We gonna look better second half