26 Feb 2018 08:11:51
Well, what a result. Defeated a good Chelsea side, who, I think many believed to be he favourites.
I think it was a slightly nervy start to the game, Chelsea were quick to move the ball around and were getting men forward, Hazard was trying to dictate the game and even Willian was always willing to take on a man. Morata had a great chance to put Chelsea one up and I think, had that gone it, it would have changed the mood at OT.
Sanchez could have and should have taken that chance and buried it, he didn't need to take an extra touch, I think once he took a second touch, the chance was gone. I don't know why he took the touch, confidence issues, maybe?
Moving on, I think Pogba played well today. Didn't let Kante or Drinkwater take him out of the game and was always keen on taking a man on. Him and Matic looked solid today and Mctominay added some much needed grip in the midfield. While Chelsea's passing looked quick and crisp at times, whenever United got hold of the ball, they reduced the tempo of the game and i think that went well. That mean we were looking to play the ball and not just hoof it up field and make Lukaku run for them.
Smalling sort of raised his game little and did a good job on Morata and other Chelsea attackers, which was good. Lindelof had a terrific game as well, he needs more game time and he can possibly form a good partnership with Bailly.
Martial, I think had a strange game and I think Lingard offered more movement and fluidity in play when he came on.
Lukaku's start was not the greatest, I think a couple of touch went here and there, but the strength he showed for the goal was tremendous and even the ball he played for Lingard was insane. *On a side note, why can't other players cross the ball like that for him? He'll thrive if he gets such a service. * I was hoping he'd be able to finish the galloping run he took in the second half, he just glided past the Chelsea defence as if they weren't there.
All in all, I guess Mou will be happy with a performance like this, I know I am.
26 Feb 2018 11:55:43
It’s that old cliché that strikers are better crossers because they know where they want the ball!
26 Feb 2018 12:29:12
is that true Caolan? If it was then we should have scored bucket loads with two strikers in Martial and Rashford on the wings. lol.