Much as i hate to analyse Utd Plc, i think we have to put last nights result into context and not get too carried away.
Yes, we're having a great time at the moment and Utd Plc are struggling, but they still have a lot of quality. Vidic and Ferdinand have missed the season so far, and with those two back, you'd fancy their defence to be a lot stronger. They will still create chances and with Rooney, Berbatoss, Owen, etc, they will still have the opportunities to score goals - whether they will or not remains to be seen, especially with the departute of Ronaldo and young Carlos.
I noticed two things last night though;
1. Rooney naturally drops deep, and even though the emphasis this season is for him to play up top, that doesn't appear to be his natural game. He's more of a traditional Number 10 than a poacher. I suppose thats why Taggart bought Owen, but he won't play every week so goals look in short supply.
2. There seems to be a bit of tension between the players - Rooney seems to glare at everyone, in particular Berbatov in the second half when Rooney left a through ball for Berbatoss, who in turn left it for Rooney - it was comedy when the ball trickled out of play, but it was also funny to see the look that Rooney gave Berbatoss. It kind of suggested they don't see eye to eye...
Anyway, long may it continue, but experience tells us they will be up there at the end of the season. However, i think we will be up there with them, or certainly not far behind! Come on you blues!!!
