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Match Review: Manchester United 1-0 Luton
The Iceman cometh: Victor Lindelöf struck in the 59th minute to give United the three points at home to Premier League strugglers Luton at Old Trafford, in yet another game that United should have scored several more goals...
United started with Garnacho on the left wing and Rashford out right following a woeful showing in the previous game from Antony, and it almost paid off early on with a deflected cross from the right looping into Højlund's path, only to go directly at the keeper for a crucial save.
Luton had their chances too, with a poor Lindelof headed clearance leading to a cross straight back in at Morris - who headed on goal unchallenged by the Swede mere seconds later. An excellent save from Onana kept the visitors at bay, but his confidence won't be helped by silly mistakes like that from his defence.
A flank switch mid half saw Garnacho presented with a beautiful chance 1 on 1 with the keeper thanks to Rasmus Højlund, only for the Argentinian to cut onto his right and lose the advantage. Had he stayed on his left, rounded the keeper out wide, there was no defender to close him or stop an easy finish to give United the lead. A mistake, and an experience to learn from, but a frustration for United at a time where goals are in desperately short supply.
The second half was more of the same: Højlund glanced a header wide from a Bruno Fernandes free kick, United did get their goal thanks to Victor Lindelöf and a deflection off Scott McTominay to lay him off, and Rashford hit a late chance directly at keeper ))))))) that really should have gone either side of the stopper. Still, a win's a win, and a clean sheet is also incredibly valuable against a stubborn, strong team containing ex-United prospects such as Tahith Chong (pictured above) and Teden Mengi.
United's game notably improved with the introduction of Mason Mount and Scott McTominay dropping deeper. The Scot might be valued for his goal contributions this season but his traits suit being a bruising ball-winner type. He's not a stereotypical "6" but neither is he a CAM. He's too poor with his passing and positioning to suit such a role, but with Casemiro's poor form there's a huge chance for a Mount/McTominay partnership to blossom. Mount is a box-to-box creator, McTominay is a strong duellist. Both have high stamina and an eye for goal, as does Bruno Fernandes ahead of them, making this a midfield that could do good work.
As a personal aside I prefer the metronomic passing of Sofian Amrabat over McTominay, but there are enough games for both to play - even together - and to control the middle of the pitch.
Remarkably, United's win lifts them into 6th Place in the Premier League also means that despite the seemingly disjointed and misfiring form, the Red Devils are currently THE form side in the EPL. This will provide some solace to Erik Ten Hag who is very slowly getting injured players back for selection, but will perplex fans given the sub-par showings we've seen so far this season.
There's also the Højlund conundrum. The Dane is joint top scorer in the Champions League, but yet to find a goal for United in the Premier League - despite his consistently good showings up front. A goal will come, and hopefully be the first of many, but again the waiting game is tough for the fans keen to see United flex their muscles.
Yet another international break is upon us, meaning United's next game is away to Everton on Sunday November 26; a potentially sticky fixture given Everton seem to be finding their feet again under Sean Dyche, but also a good time to have a break and disrupt that rhythm.
#manchester united#man u#man united#manchester reds#man utd#erik ten hag#old trafford#casemiro#marcus rashford#scott mctominay#mason mount#alejandro garnacho#rasmus højlund#tahith chong#teden mengi#victor lindelof
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Lower Mosley Street, Manchester.
#winter wear#warmth#collusion#tracksuit#knitted scarf#red hair#redhead#red lippy#nose ring#bokeh#traffic lights#corduroy#pillows#they create headlines#Manchester#tote bag#Rough Trade#Monday Moonchild
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Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, Kevin De Bruyne｜Urawa Red Diamonds vs Manchester City
#Manchester City#Man City#MCFC#Erling Haaland#Jeremy Doku#Kevin De Bruyne#vs Urawa Reds#23/24#Club World Cup
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“it’s the hope that kills you.” billy harris photographed by charlie hiscock at old trafford
#YEAH BITCH I SAID WHAT I SAID 🗣️#I’D RATHER BE FAMOUS INSTEAD#I LET ALL THAT GET TO MY HEAD#I DON’T CARE I PAINT THE TOWN RED#ik we lost but they’re really fueling my colin moves to united#luke shaw injured again…shoulda called billy down#ted lasso#colin hughes#billy harris#will kitman#charlie hiscock#manchester united
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Kevin De Bruyne: The thing I hate about Thibaut Courtois
#Kevin De Bruyne#Thibaut Courtois#my creations#soccer#Real Madrid#Manchester City#sports#meme#more to come...#belgian national football team#Belgian Red Devils#thibruyne#pantyhose
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#if a rivalry lasts longer than 7 years you are no rivals you are GAY#i hope i KNOW there is an audience for this#old man yaoi expanding sports#toto wolff#christian horner#formula 1#f1#jose mourinho#pep guardiola#web weaving#own post#fulbo#football#barcelona#real madrid#manchester city#manchester united#red bull#mercedes#old men yaoi#moupep#pepmou#lmao#hornywolff#f1 web weaving#football web weaving#parallels
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scott and marcus doing the whole if i don't laugh i'll cry thing lmaoo
#unserious individuals the pair of them#but also so fucking valid#stupidest red ever#marcus rashford#scott mctominay#manchester united
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One year after her depature from Manchester United, Jackie Groenen will step on the Old Trafford pitch once again, this time however, as an opponent.
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(WIP) Guess who's FINALLY making some other chibis to go with that Rimmer :)c
#my art#wip#doodle#red dwarf#also psst people who are going to manchester megacon. keep an eye on these...#might be giving out stickers when the time comes......
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#MANUTD : pressed, stressed, obsessed 🫶🏽😚❤️🔥
#manchester united#*#my edits*#MANCHESTER FIS RED DJDNFNFNFMFNFKDMDNDHCJFN#iVE BEEN WAITING TO UPLOAD THIS
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Match Review: Manchester United Women 2-2 Arsenal Women
A tasty home fixture for United, hosting rivals Arsenal and THE BETRAYER Alessia Russo 😂 (I'm joking, relax)
Social media outrage at United fans booing Lessi has been a bit silly. She went to a rival team, that's fine for us to boo. I - and I'm sure many others - still rate her as a top player. There's a balance between the pantomime of football rivalry (good) and abuse (bad). We'll allow the former and condemn the latter, but lets not get all prissy about being too similar to the men's game when most of the criticism of women's football is that there's a lack of passion or investment. This is fans invested, seeing someone they backed now against them.
And breathe. Drama aside it was a fairly even match at Leigh Sports Village, though realistically Arsenal will perhaps feel a little aggrieved not to come away with the three points given the chances they had.
Blundell and George, the full backs, did seem to be targeted by Aston Villa and it's no surprise that Arsenal would do the same. Ona Batlle's RB spot is a tough vacancy to fill, and Gabby George will need time to settle in after returning to United from Everton. Thankfully for them, the CB pairing of Millie Turner and Maya Le Tissier (above) is top draw, and with Mary Earps in net behind them they can be confident of getting help should they make a mistake.
Mistakes do happen though, and Blundell was punished on the flank as Arsenal bagged their first through Blackstenius. Galton (thankfully recovered from a knock at Villa) capitalised on a mistake by D'Angelo to even the first half out, and the United front three of Galton, Geyse and Garcia is going to be a big threat to teams this season, but so might Lyon loanee Melvine Malard. Her incredible acceleration lost her marker late on and saw her dart into the box to poke home a cheeky finish. United then went and conceded a worldie from Cloe Lacasse in the dying minutes. Damn.
The match stats confirm it was a fairly even game. United edged possession with 53%, but only earned 3 corners to Arsenal's 6. The Gunners had 17 shots to United's 9, though both sides managed 4 shots on target - a degree of wastefulness that Arsenal coach Jonas Eidevall will likely want to resolve quickly.
United also committed more fouls - 7 to Arsenal's 4 - and that's perhaps indicative of the slightly better technical base Arsenal have. There's a reason they regularly vie with Chelsea for titles, and they looked strong even with a few absences through injury. Katie Zelem and Hannah Blundell seemed to struggle with the pace and passing of Arsenal, but we'll see if that's to be a longer term problem.
Truthfully, 4 points from our first 2 games is a good return for a team that wants to be competitive at home and in the Champions League. A weakened Arsenal is still tough. Villa away is tough. I'm not going to get giddy and predict a title or a trophy, but if we can keep this form up then we'll be in the mix, and it's staying that competitive that gives you a shot at the silverware.
#manchester united#man united#man u#man utd#manchester reds#manchester united women#arsenal women#leigh sports village#women's super league#WSL#hannah blundell#katie zelem#blackstenius#cloe lacasse#melvine malard#leah galton#alessia russo#mary earps#ella toone#Jonas Eidevall#Gabby George#Ona Batlle
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Erling Haaland｜Urawa Red Diamonds vs Manchester City
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Mason Mount
First Day at Carrington
#already a one proud red ❤️#WAIT UNTIL HE KISSES OUR BADGE AT A MATCH VS CHELSEA AHAHAHHAHA#mason mount#manchester united#annie’s gifs
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Training is done .... tonight my boys it's time to shine ...... 🌟💫💋
#urawa red diamonds vs manchester city#fifa club world cup 2023#i love my city boys 💙#saudi arabia#ruben dias#jack grealish#julian alverez#oscar bobb#rico lewis#john stones#kevin de bruyne#josko gvardiol#kyle walker
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The parallels in Max Verstappen and Erling Haaland are so many, to name a few: blond and having fathers who had shitty careers only for them to resurface due to their son's success. As a City and Red Bull fan I might cry if someone wrote a fanfic of them, or better yet, they met.
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