The scoreline was an accurate assessment of the game. Man U was better on the night. Some of this may have been tactical, but mostly they were a bit quicker or more skillful than we were. They got the second balls most of the time. We were always in danger trying to play out of the back, and we lost the ball more often (though United had problems with the press too). The goals were all legit and well taken. Both teams could have had more. It was a fun game to watch, hard play but never dirty.
Aubameyang has to sit for some games. He is not the player he was two years ago, not even close. He gets chances but he seldom does well with them. Martinelli had a good game in place of Saka, and is playing his way onto the lineup card. Nketieh was brought on too late to assess, but he should have been sent a few crosses. Partey was a disappointment again, Elneny was just a passing wall, Odegaard had little influence. Tavares got caught upfield again on the second goal. White is sometimes a worry.
The men have to put this behind them, learn what they can from it, and prepare for Everton on Monday.
MU also on our docket; next match up for us on Sunday. I hope your lads wore them down, CP needs the help!
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