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

[The Colonel]

Nervousness stemming from the 2 young lads at the back. This is why we need Guehi.

 

[69FACUPfinal]

What goes on in training? As if they never played along side each other.

I've said for last 2 seasons that I think feck all happens in training. Whenever they have a free week ( rare I know) Pep let's them all feck off on holiday for 3 days. He should have them in for long training sessions, play various combinations of players together and ffs practice set pieces. Anytime Arse get a corner I know they will score, with us it's just straight to the opposition. It really is shocking.

 

[Brewster's millions]

Absolute dogshit first 45.

Playing such a high line that United’s game plan is remarkably simple. If they timed their runs a bit better we’d be two down, at least.

Cherki and O’Reilly sitting on the bench, Semenyo ignored 99% of the time and Foden doing the square root of fuck all (again).

Very little fight and diabolical delivery from set pieces.

 

[Fordyboy46]

The only positive I can take from that is that we can't be as bad again 2nd half, can we?

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Apart from the two goals it’s chalked off?

It didn't chalk either of them off, both given offside by the linesman.

 

[Ajm1985]

He's asked to play a high line just like the rest of the defenders, the problem is our pressing is utter dogshite so the ball carrier has all the time in the world to play passes in behind, it's dogshite tactics from Pep.

Yeah but he's also always a yard or two behind the rest of the defence because he doesn't trust his pace (rightly), so it's always a close thing. He shouldn't be playing LB

 

[paulchapo]

That half was dreadful. Can’t believe we are even. Can only get better.

We fucking hope.

 

[madloaf]

It was red. Talk about the red!!

 

[MichaelBBack]

Starting to wonder if leaving two of our best players on the bench was a smart move...

 

[skillman]

That non red card decision is diabolical and another in a long line of dodgy decisions against us. Corrupt criminal cunts

 

[Damanino]

I tell you right now this shower of shit rags will be 3-0 down at Emirates next weekend at around 60th min. its up to Pep now

 

[blue_danube]

Cherki needs to be on.

We can't create a thing and we have the most productive player in the league sat on the bench.

 

[eastmanc]

Get Cherki on for Phil and get Nico on for the young lad and shift Ake over to centre half.

 

[beakykippax]

even tim howard says its a red

 

[East Level 2]

We have managed to make Utd look competent.

That sums up how bad we've been.
We've been so bad I'd actually settle for a draw.

 

[The Norfolk Blue]

Fortunate to be level after that insipid showing.

Need a rocket up their arses.

We can’t be this bad again 2nd half surely?

Nunes, Cherki & O’Reilly on asap!

 

[noseve]

For all you possession-lovers - 71% in our favour.

Yet who will be more disappointed at going in 0-0?

Do you see why it's not the be-all and end-all now?

 

[moomba]

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

Hes been doing it all match. After every decision that goes against them.

 

[Fordyboy46]

Absolute dogshit first 45.

Playing such a high line that United’s game plan is remarkably simple. If they timed their runs a bit better we’d be two down, at least.

Cherki and O’Reilly sitting on the bench, Semenyo ignored 99% of the time and Foden doing the square root of fuck all (again).

Very little fight and diabolical delivery from set pieces.

Worrying performance no doubt

 

[ALDN_Ko]

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

He’s not even trying to take on the fullback today. I think it’s because Lewis has inverted and Pep has told him to keep the width