Villa got one shot off, a header from 18 yards which went over the bar. That was it.
Whilst Man Utd were far from their best, Villa were never in it. I think that's why Man Utd fans don't see it going either way.
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Whilst Man Utd were far from their best, Villa were never in it. I think that's why Man Utd fans don't see it going either way.
I guess you're on about the one with Reo-Coker where he threw himself to the floor and the other with Barry (who did the same). Villa are a set piece team and they 'played' for them. Andersons prescence was a massive plus on the team, he played a part in every forward move until Rooney came on. Carrick played every ball backwards and short (or wayward). Every time Carrick played a pass I held my breath. He's employed to make passes, not reverse 10 yard balls, he's paid to be more offensive than Rio Ferdinand yet he made Rio make all the forward balls.
I was a massive fan of Carrick last year, but last night was one of his lowest points in a Man Utd shirt and possibly his worst of the season. Anderson for me was a solid contender for Man of the Match.
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yea are you talking about Carrick again?
Anderson is young, inexperienced, still learning the game.
Carrick is a seasoned pro, someone who you would expect to step up to the plate and take the game by the scruff of the neck, he isnt going to get ANY BETTER at ANYTHING that he does.
Anderson is already quicker, "busier", better touch, probably not far off carricks passing, plus has shedloads more invention about his play.
Ergo Carrick < Anderson
Totally agree. The so called "highlights" last night consisted of five or six United chances to Villa's one.
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It was hard for any midfielder to pass forward for Man United yesterday. Saha was hopeless and didn't look to show for the ball at any stage. When he did, he was on his heels and the defender got there before him. Giggs is a winger and also didn't look for the ball. Anderson and Carrick could only play it sideways and backwards.
When Rooney came on, BOTH Anderson and Carrick had an option.
To say that Anderson was leagues above Carrick yesterday though is ridiculous. Both had solid games with nothing spectacular to show. Anderson is showing signs that he will be a very good player for Manchester United, but it is too early to big him up as much as some people are doing at the moment.
When Rooney came on, BOTH Anderson and Carrick had an option.
To say that Anderson was leagues above Carrick yesterday though is ridiculous. Both had solid games with nothing spectacular to show. Anderson is showing signs that he will be a very good player for Manchester United, but it is too early to big him up as much as some people are doing at the moment.
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Carrick was woeful but i think most of the team were until Rooney started warming up, the less said about Saha the better
Villa need to grow some balls, they could have beaten that team we put out yesterday they could have quite easily have been 2-0 up by the time Rooney came on
A poor performance all round i thought, luckily we were playing a team worse than the one we put out
Carrick was woeful but i think most of the team were until Rooney started warming up, the less said about Saha the better
Villa need to grow some balls, they could have beaten that team we put out yesterday they could have quite easily have been 2-0 up by the time Rooney came on
A poor performance all round i thought, luckily we were playing a team worse than the one we put out
Strong Arsenal team out today, should hopefully do the job!
They always roll over for you, it has got to the stage where I reckon the PL just put you in the next round or award you the three points before the match has even started
They always roll over for you, it has got to the stage where I reckon the PL just put you in the next round or award you the three points before the match has even started
They always roll over for you, it has got to the stage where I reckon the PL just put you in the next round or award you the three points before the match has even started
Its sad because its so true
And hello Jazz btw
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Great finish from him.... again. Looks so so good in front of goal. Always so calm.
