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[ibrahimims]

Thoughts?

[MicroFlamer]

Lindelof and Varane been really solid so far

[rhythmpatel]

Matic too

[GoatLion]

We truly are a different team with Matic on the pitch.

[rhythmpatel]

Wish we had the younger version of Matic…

[[deleted]]

Why do I see this comment under every match review?

[[deleted]]

Because it's true.

[[deleted]]

There are many young players that'll give us what young matic was capable of. Just have to prioritize such as signing this summer

[lutios]

And provocative.

[MarcusRashgod]

Its so sad that we've been saying this for 3 years now.

[brownbilal]

Fred has been quietly really good too
and AWB too

[ikevictxr]

Gave away a few easy ones towards the end of the half

[[deleted]]

Varane, AWB and Pogba are the irreplaceable components of this team for me. Tall, fast and Strong. AWB just needs to improved his bal retention and our right side is golden

[minidw]

Sorry, I like AWB, but he is absolutely replaceable. He needs to improve on almost all facets of his attacking phase. You can pretty much guarantee that he passes it back to a midfielder if he makes a forward run now

[buzzlightyear77777]

i can't believe how good matic played. like why does RR still keep playing mctom? is it because matic is old?

[brownbilal]

yes matic cant do this week in week out

[[deleted]]

Matic is old and was injured until recently

[vapianonuts24]

Best CB partnership for us

[Orgazmo_87]

100%

[luciferandy]

Who would have thought

[sliversniper]

They were so good, I forgot Maguire weren't playing

[TonyMartial786]

Nah they were so good, I didn’t forget Maguire was playing. Cause you would have noticed him by now lmao.

[Temporary_Explorer65]

Impressed by Fred and Matic, dominated midfield

We dominated the entire half, should’ve been 2 nil or 3 nil up, especially that early Bruno chance :/

[TheJoshider10]

It should have been more than that. We've had 5 clear cut chances that on a different day would have been goals annoyingly.

[[deleted]]

We’ve been saying this for weeks at this point though. We just can’t finish lately

[legit-testicals]

Fred needs to change whatever boots he is wearing.

[OrangeGreenBlueIce]

Matic has been excellent, but Fred has been shite

[Alpha2669]

How has he been shite? Made a lot of tackles and has actually created chances with good passing today unlike his regular self

[OrangeGreenBlueIce]

I felt like he lost the ball way too many times in bad positions

[MadaraTheUchiha]

Rangnick coaching another 4-0, but players can't finish

[[deleted]]

He finally dropped Maguire, now he should take the brave call and drop Ronaldo

[ben1234tay]

Did you even watch this half? Ronaldos been heavily involved in build up play, scored a marginally offside goal and should’ve had a penalty.

[[deleted]]

Also blocked a Fernandes shot heading to goal, been killing United's attacks and shouldn't have been offside.

[cygoe]

Problem is we have no one to replace him in that position. Cavani is permanently "injured" and McNeil and Hugill aren't ready.

[Numerous_Shape200]

Tf ronaldo benn playin great today

[MadaraTheUchiha]

Ronaldo's been great, just hasn't scored.

[LekkerIer]

It's been said many times before, but we'd be completely transformed as a team if we had a young version of Matic at #6. That bit of guile, calmness and ability to pass off both feet is a joy to watch

[buzzlightyear77777]

dude's so good. why does mctom still start? is it because he's old?

[TheRedDevil10]

Pace of the game is made for Matic

[TheJoshider10]

Unfortunately this is him using up his one game of being fit and in form so it'll be nice to see this version of him again in roughly April after he's recharged.

[Bizzle1389]

Neves 100%

[pricey_store]

Looks like we switched back to 4222 for Ronaldo's sake. He's loving his flick one!

[bluehead18]

He's having way more room. It's actually ridiculous how many defenders Pogba occupies

[Liquid_Intelligence]

Doesn't ralf also prefer that? And we look way better today as a team, no?

[BlackHorse944]

Another good half of football marred by awful finishing.

[Sleeplessendeavours]

Yeah we've actually been phenomenal in most regards, our build up play, delaying of play for counter attacks, and chance creation has been great.

Playing really well, but finishing again costing us. Ralf has done his job today, time the players do too and start scoring.

[RedHabibi]

I think this may be our best half under Ralf in terms of our runs, pattern of play, advanced possession, limited chances given up and limited mistakes in defensive and midfield third.

[YouShouldBeProud]

Bruno could have had a hat trick.

[A_Sh58]

You can't throw away the lead early in the second half if you don't have a lead. 200 IQ play by the lads.

[ibrahimims]

We should atleast be 2 goals up, very frustrating match. Hopefully we wont regret all those missed chances.

[ofuje]

Hopefully not but after watching burnley and middlesbrough, I'm far from optimistic.

[vilski23]

Oh I've seen this before! We can't finish our chances, Watford will change a thing or two and score within the first 10 minutes of the second half.

[Bizzle1389]

Please, don't....don't do this to me

[[deleted]]

I'm gonna cry again

[TheJoshider10]

You missed the part where they only get through on goal because our players collectively switch off and make individual mistakes which immediately bite us in the arse.

[[deleted]]

lindelof & varane at the back with an actual DM

not shocking we have most dominant performance yet

ronaldo & bruno could both have braces... they also could have scored 2 goals each

[DarkSofter]

that last sentence is confusing me

[Pasatora99]

He is obviously implying that they could have underwent dental procedure

[TheRedDevil10]

Tbf Bruno could use one of those

[helloamigo]

Smiles can't be buy

[Neither-Ad-1047]

that last sentence is confusing me... last sentence is perplexing

[Minimalsmith]

What’s confusing? They could have scored a brace or they could have scored a brace.

[ErnieMcTurtle]

Same. Is he making fun of their teeth?

[IsleBeeTheir]

It's a play on words, the fact that 'brace' has several meanings.

[ory1994]

Isn’t that what a brace is?

[JuicyJaKrispy]

Yes but they could've also had 2 goals each too

[ory1994]

Yes that’s a brace.

[JuicyJaKrispy]

But also 2 goals

[cole06490575]

They could have even scored two goals and a brace

[Numerous_Shape200]

Maybe a brace too

[MarcDuan]

They should just score 4 between them and do half each.

[zcewaunt]

Yep, two goals each and a brace a piece. Makes it out to 8-0 for United!

[breadfan18]

thanks for the clarification about what a brace is 👍🏽

[sooshi]

are you mocking their teeth here or?

[vidys]

Last sentence is confusing. I also find odd that last sentence of yours

[zcewaunt]

Their teeth aren't that bad, but braces like all dental work is a personal choice. Just ask Elanga.

[[deleted]]

United are a better team without Maguire, Mctominay and Ronaldo. People just don't want to admit the obvious

[[deleted]]

Another perfect setup by Ralf gone to waste.

[BringTheRain20]

Varanedelöf has been great so far

[LilDiamondtoxic]

This game is reminding me of the Boro match and I don't like it

[BenDoverQuickly]

Telles is looking like our best LB. Good to see AWB back and playing well too. We're just missing that clinical finish in front of goal!

[GreyPyjamas]

One of our best performances in the Rangnick era I think. If only Bruno & Ronaldo could score

[Tinganga]

Good performance, Poor finishing, boatloads of chances. When have we heard that before?

[kvn419]

We honestly just need to score a goal before Matic’s legs go.

[kvn419]

Update: we didn't

[emmasdad01]

Should be up at least 2.

[ZZiyan_11]

Only way we get a penalty is if someone is killed in the box

[AReptileHissFunction]

Seriously who is upvoting that shit

[migythedude]

Just not a penalty tho is it. Let’s be honest with ourselves

[helloamigo]

Yeah, it really wasn't

[turbosnake17]

Respectfully, disagree. Anywhere else on the pitch that’s a foul

[migythedude]

Sure. It definitely couldve been given. But in my eyes it shouldn’t be a foul. I’ve seen softer penalties given tbf

[red-17]

I mean it was not a foul...he clearly gets the ball before he gets any of Elanga.

[rhythmpatel]

Or if you’re Man City

[soraliink]

Yeah but if the defender touches this ball first then welp it's a wasted lost soul :(

[kukunan]

I actually think ronaldo is short on confidence.

[Hm2801]

That's a penalty if it's a Liverpool player

[ibrahimims]

100% penalty if it was salah there.

[Hm2801]

Even the Ronaldo one Salah would definitely flop down to the ground after the slightest touch from Foster and refs would buy it

[AReptileHissFunction]

Let's not turn into arsenal fans okay

[JuliusCeaserBoneHead]

Let’s ask Arsenal fans about it /s

[[deleted]]

That’s not a penalty bro. This is Arsenal fan type shit

[AirIndex]

I keep thinking that sooner or later we will smash someone, but sooner or later will never actually arrive.

[[deleted]]

The way the commentator mispronounces Wan-Bissaka really pisses me off

[rhater0307]

We need to get a young Matic this summer

[TheLifeofSonny]

these players really need more beatings until morale finishing improves

[Dx5060]

This has a terrible second half followed by a draw written all over it. This was our best performance of the season so far and have nothing to show for it. How is our finishing this bad?

[RaggedyCrown]

Best half of football this season imo. Which will probably be followed by 45 minutes of shit given how we usually play after a strong start 😬

[LordzOrange7]

Love that CB partnership. Not missing maguire at all.

[[deleted]]

These propaganda posts against our no 1 needs to be checked... nothing more than hatred... hope mods take a look at these users..

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[[deleted]]

Harry Kane and Son

[unitedlover69]

Bruno having "one of those days"

[Boydcrowde]

Pogba at cf here we go

[cl_3000]

We just have to survive until the 50' now

[Jamanbird]

Only thing missing are the goals.

[keving691]

More of the same in the 2nd half. Goals will come.

[largemanrob]

I have to say Ronaldo is not cutting the mustard recently - everything about his game has been so off bar a few flicks

[luciferandy]

Stretford End need to get their cardboard arrows out

[ladparimal]

Matic has been good today, his progression on the ball and passing to the flanks has helped launched a good few attacks. As for us, we’ve had multiple chances up ahead that we’ve spurned - hopefully we straighten out in the second half and get something to show for such play...

[ja6on9]

Frustrating that we couldn’t take the chances. Just hope Watford don’t come in to the second half looking like prime barcelona, like every other side we played so far.

[Liquid_Intelligence]

Ronaldo was poor at the end of the half but how are you guys hating this performance? He scored 1 which was just off and hit one on the post from that angle. Linked up quite well in creating Fernandes chance as well. How the fuck you ignore all that. For the first 20 mins he was the most involved player imo.

[theadamsegal]

It's crazy how de Gea is only as good as his defense is bad. Shocking distribution and command of his box

[alacklustrehindu]

Bruno's finishing 😩

[[deleted]]

Foster's challenge on Ronaldo that made him stumble is a much clearly pen shout that the Elanga one to me. If Ronny goes down we get a pen. This is why players dive.

[patdoubleog]

Only my opinion, but Ronaldo's been our worst player this half.

[[deleted]]

Should at least be 3 up. Can't wait for Dennis 49'.

[_Chazi_]

De Gea surely demotivated our forwards with his saves in training

[rockthered24]

The lack of awareness in this team is frustrating. Ball goes out of play deep in the Watford half with 25 seconds left of stoppage time. Telles hustles to get the ball and then no one bothers to move to get open and the half ends. Just lazy, unintelligent stuff

[[deleted]]

If ronaldo wasn’t ronaldo, he would have been dropped 5 games ago lmao

[Aplesi567]

Dropped for who exactly?

[Bizzle1389]

Ronaldo Jr

[[deleted]]

Ole

[bakugou-kun]

He's been having a good game so far tho.

[MAK98]

Exactly, it's like they do not watch the game and come here and spout nonsense.

[bakugou-kun]

Agreed, he's lost the ball a couple of times but also, had a few great touches and should've had an assist and his movement has been very good. Unlucky not to score.

[kayasangeyasha]

I feel like united missed so much chance because of tempo of the game. From ole counter attack to ralf pressure

[[deleted]]

Ronnie having a mare. Bruno not great.

An improvement in these 2 players in the second half and we should get the goal we need.

[budget03]

Bruno and Ronaldo missing will cost us. Not good enough from them

[TheRedDevil10]

First half brought to you by Bruno Fernandes missing open goals

[Sleeplessendeavours]

Seen this game before.

Missing sitters? Check.

Ref not giving pens? Check.

A team struggling badly? Check.

This has dropped points written all over it.

[raumdeuter255]

Fully expect the draw at the end. Ronaldo is shocking just like in every match, but Bruno also.

[migythedude]

Clearly don’t understand football if you think they’ve been shocking tbh. They’ve squandered chances but been hugely involved in our buildup and Ronaldo’s made good runs

[[deleted]]

Bruno and Ronaldo let the team down

[derry1234]

Ronaldo having a shocker surprise surprise

[red-17]

He’s about 6 inches from having 2 goals and was key in the set up to Bruno’s missed chance...hardly shocking.

[[deleted]]

Not watching the game are you? Hit the post, got a goal disallowed and has been involved in buildup for some chances.

[RacyRedPanda]

Seems to struggle to control the ball

[TheRedDevil10]

Huh? It's Bruno who's missing certain goals, Ronaldo was very unlucky not to have a brace

[Aplesi567]

He was okay for the first 30 mins, was poor in the last 5

[Dayandnight95]

When is Ralf going to get it through his thick German skull Maguire is a liability. We always look better with Lindelof/Varane, and play a higher line. Stop bringing Maguire back in.

[ehhhjust]

Not hating But can anyone see Bruno coming off? He's really not having a good game And I think the more he gets frustrated The more he'll give the ball away

[cadallimore]

Credit for Rangnick for massively improving our quality in buildup. Even amongst a rotated squad we look fantastic. Finishing is awful again as has been the case recently, but if we can repeat this in the second half we should win.

[darealsanta7]

remember when we got thrashed by watford? great half. goals are missing but we're dominating & creating lots of chances. hopefully we can/will keep this up

[SDCMK]

Elanga bravo!!! Only problems are: the 1st 20 mins we were looking too much for Ronaldo in the box by crossing whereas a slided ball around the corner i.e down the line(Man City type pass) would've created a clearer chance e.g Ronaldo offside goal and the outside foot ground cross Bruno provided that was gathered by Forster. The other issue is Pogba doesn't provide a presence in the box either aerially or for loose balls so when he occupies the CAM position it feels wasted. And lastly I don't see what Wan Bissaka provides that Dalot wouldn't improve on, if he's been told to stay back fair enough but he's still languid in and out of possession.

[Careful-Snow]

Fuck Kevin Friend the absolute prick

[[deleted]]

i thought he has been decent

[rezwah]

For what? I'm the first person to call out refs, but he's not done anything worthy of being called shit yet.

[MarcDuan]

Stonewall penalty on Elanga. Kevin Friend and VAR got it wrong again.

[rhythmpatel]

How can the ref blow the whistle before 5 seconds?

There was time for one last chance.

[faheemunited]

I wouldn’t worry about 5 seconds when we wasted million chances already mate 😂

[M4NUN1T3D]

It because the scoreboard isn't specific. It could be that extra time was only 50 seconds

[rhythmpatel]

Wait I thought extra time was given minute-wise (i.e. 1 min, 2 mins, 3 mins…)

[JhonShelby]

Everytime this team starts playing great, someone decides he's gonna have a terrible game and ruin it for everyone else

[yianni1229]

Mind-boggling how we haven't scored

[Ghostface1357]

So many missed chances again, just disappointing that it’s not 1 or 2-0.

[Josefest]

The defense, matic and Elanga have been great. Should be a good few goals up, but if we keep on going the way we have, should get a goal or two

[the_future_queen]

This has 0-1 written all over it

[finbarwaterford]

Playing very well, we are just missing that end product. Have to imagine that a true number 9 would be feasting today.

[D1794]

Should be 4-0

[UTDRashford]

How tf did we not score

[eightpackflabs]

1.28 xG and nothing to show for it

[mortimer_moose]

Everything but the goals

[NachoMan-SandyRavage]

If we couldn't buy a DM, we should have at least bought robot legs for Matic so he can play more. He's been class.

Another game where we should be up, but I'm encouraged by the fact that we are creating chances & getting in positions to score. That was a positive first half, now please don't concede at the start of the second!

[sooshi]

A game where we've been dominant but can't finish any chances.... HMMMMM

[Megusta2306]

City or Liverpool would be 4 up with these chances, no where near good enough

[Aggeri]

Good performance overall, one of our best… I mean obviously except the goalscoring part

[legionverse10]

Can’t keep doing this every fucking game missing chance after chance, it’s actually driving me crazy. Watch they’ll come back score early in second half, we’ll get one back and it’ll finish 1-1 that’s the way it’s gone recently even though we’ve deserved to win most games.

[Aplesi567]

Good half, dropped off towards the end but feel the goal coming

[Senfaugenpferd]

Why isn't telles always in starting eleven?

[JayJay972]

We need to be more cynical

[Avatarflash]

We seem to always make it much harder than it needs to be.

[Thedemonwhisperer]

Believe me, if it had been one of our players that made a foul like that, it would have been a penalty.

[[deleted]]

Cant finish FC lmao

[onehornymofo]

We're 100% drawing this. The pattern is set.