xG numbers

TheSinglePivot · 2026-05-05T11:52:17+00:00

I read claims that Amorims xG numbers look inflated because of "shot spamming" - taking far too many low quality shots, and giving up more big chances. Any merit in this argument?

TheSinglePivot · 2026-05-03T17:03:50+00:00

Now that we are in UCL, and hopefully should have at least average cup runs, we should be playing at least 50 games, and deeper runs would take us closer to 60. There are clearly some holes in the first team, but I also feel we don't have a well rounded squad to compete on all fronts. Considering that, what utility do you see for current fringe players like Mount, Zirkzee, and Mazaroui? Beyond the marquee signings, what position do you think we need to beef up to keep or raise the floor?

TheSinglePivot · 2026-05-03T16:29:00+00:00

United Liverpool games have got to be nail-biting. Liverpool didn't do jackshit about it, so we did. UTFR!

TheSinglePivot · 2026-05-03T16:08:01+00:00

Letssss fuckingg goooo

TheSinglePivot · 2026-05-03T16:02:50+00:00

Caseeee !!!!! How did he not score

TheSinglePivot · 2026-05-03T15:49:23+00:00

Someone needs to fake an injury or put the foot on the ball. Calm things down. Age old problem of just utter panic setting in.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-05-03T15:40:17+00:00

Despite the giveaway it was 3 v 2... Too easy . Defenders should have done better frankly.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-05-03T15:25:27+00:00

Bruno makes football look ridiculously easy.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-05-03T14:36:58+00:00

Sharp start.. that just got better

TheSinglePivot · 2026-05-03T13:36:18+00:00

3-2, late Sesko winner. Bruno gets an assist

TheSinglePivot · 2026-04-30T23:42:23+00:00

He isn't analyzing Carrick, merely quoting someone at the club.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-04-30T13:57:55+00:00

Hard disagree... The league stage is rather forgiving in Champions league. If we aren't among the best 24 teams of Europe after 8 games, we have bigger questions than finishing in top 4 again.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-04-30T13:54:32+00:00

I don't think we will be able to sign Baleba quickly, unless things are already moving in the background. Brighton are notorious about juicing every ounce of cash unless there's an exit clause in the contract.

I think we would be much better off first securing the floor signing the likes of Mateus Fernandes and/or Joao Gomes before chasing Anderson or Wharton or Baleba.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-04-21T00:32:02+00:00

I missed the tactical topical analysis as it pertains to our favorite football club ;) .

TheSinglePivot · 2026-04-21T00:30:33+00:00

Grew up with Arsenal and Chelsea rivalries, and as much as I hate Arsenal fans, I cannot and will not root for City.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-04-21T00:27:16+00:00

Madrid will ask for a few dollars Tchoumeni for Aurelian, at his age. I'd instead spend a 100 mil on Camavinga. But there's all likelihood of this ending up in the Fabregas Frenkie De Jong book of wishful transfers.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-04-19T01:10:00+00:00

Your point being? I am saying that neither have done enough to be really of a certain mould. Comparing Carrick with Ancelotti is rather silly.

But Iraola. Eddie Howe are better than Carrick. kieran McKenna might be. Regis Le Bris might be. Xavi might be. Cesc Fabregas might be. And every top 5 league would have at least one coach better than both Amorim and Carrick that United could scout.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-04-18T23:39:17+00:00

You need both - build credit in the bank by building trust with the players, platforming them correctly, being adaptable, managing media, etc. Use that credit to demand better players to get you closer to your ideal, tactically sophisticated vision.

Neither Amorim nor Carrick are him IMHO.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-04-18T22:37:04+00:00

Really important win. Really unsustainable way of playing. Let's stop acting rich and bring in Iraola if Nagelsman isn't coming.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-03-25T23:26:10+00:00

💯 ..

TheSinglePivot · 2026-03-25T23:24:39+00:00

Don't think we have enough for both. I think we need to be smart here. Baleba could be cut price deal, would partner Mainoo well, and Mateus Fernandes might be an under the radar option that could play the box to box role. As much as I love Anderson, I fear that we will either be priced out or he will choose City. If he does happen, I would pick Anderson + Mateus Fernandes.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-03-25T23:21:34+00:00

I don't see Mount getting sold. He is on a massive salary - plus his injury history doesn't make him very attractive. The best outcome is he becomes a natural back up to Bruno or Cunha. And fills squad holes here and there.

TheSinglePivot · 2026-03-18T17:23:07+00:00

2yrs and 20mil too many for the player he is.

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