12 Jan 2015 11:43:32
OK so i thought i would post about the game after watching it back again!!

We controlled the whole game but just lacked the killer instinct, people are forgetting most of the squad are not Cohesive yet due to many injuries we have had !

Southampton were very strong and i think we are missing a dominant and powerful midfielder and a winger with some pace as well as out defence needs sorting out.

I know a lot on here are whining about it all but for me we didn't look in trouble in that game, i think we will get into top 4 then sort out the wings defence and a midfielder and next year we will be competing on all fronts

We will win the next 4 games !

1.) 12 Jan 2015
12 Jan 2015 13:07:58
LVG seems to be worried about our defence. I remember reading that we have only conceded 1 more goal than chelsea, so taking out that freak show against leister we would have quite a good defensive record. I know De Gea has contributed massively to this but still.

LVG should just go back to how it was at the start of the season, even in pre season when we seemed to move the ball quicker and seemed to create a lot more chances. He should go back to this as its very hard to score a goal when you only have 3 shots on goal!! The added bonus would be that it would at least make the games more exciting even if we do look more open

2.) 12 Jan 2015
BigV and that is why we need pogba now. He will turn this team over. But as much as I hate to say it, I find myself agreeing with the original poster and with Beast.
I have been prepared to give lvg the benefit of the doubt so far, but he's not helping himself by playing this utterly ridiculous formation.
We have world class attacking players, but they're not being given the chance to create and score. Our play is too defensive, too slow, too predictable.
I understand falcao needs a rest, but for him not to be on the bench is a big mistake. Lvg being the stubborn man he is, still thinks that was the right choice.
Why play three centre backs when they're all below the standard required of United players? Play 443 packing the midfield and let Herrera, carrick, mata and blind do their work. Put Rooney up top and get di maria and januzaj to support him and the team will play with a lot more urgency.
Ditch this stupid formation as it is becoming a joke.
Another worry are falcao and Herrera either not playing or only coming on as subs? Against an energetic team like Southampton, we need their energy. I am really worried that lvg is too stubborn to change his mind even when he knows he's wrong. That could be his downfall in the end.

3.) 12 Jan 2015
12 Jan 2015 13:29:13
Big V, we never looked in trouble, you're right. But we also never looked like scoring either. And when that doesn't happen, all it takes is one breakaway or set-piece and you're in trouble.