UEFA Champions League/Europa League ** Spoilers ** [18/19/20 September 2018]

[robfosters]

Up until the first goal, Utd were showing no signs of penetrating the young boys.

Sorry, but someone had to do it

 

[Robbo]

They've been the better side overall, but lack a bit of quality/luck.

 

[Kenai]

Looking at the Ronaldo incident, surely they can appeal that?

 

[Shamikebab]

Lukaku given as offside when the defender played it to him

 

[Sui]

Looking at the Ronaldo incident, surely they can appeal that?

he tried to pull the guys hair out, seems fair to me

 

[Calpol]

Is Fred really an upgrade on Herrera? Not on showing so far this season.
So far this evening its been a professional performance if a slightly flattering scoreline. However thats what CL football is about.
6/10 max for everyone except Pogba. The new young fullback has been ok too.

 

[Tombstone]

Ronaldo in tears is surely going to be meme gold

 

[The Running Man]

Is Fred really an upgrade on Herrera? Not on showing so far this season.
So far this evening its been a professional performance if a slightly flattering scoreline. However thats what CL football is about.
6/10 max for everyone except Pogba. The new young fullback has been ok too.

It works until you run out of luck and play Seville or someone with a decent player or two.

 

[Calpol]

Keown now advising Fred how to kick the ball. Ironically he proceeds to scuff it a second time from the corner. He (Keown) seems to have a bias to anyone who Mourinho has called out in the past - ie Shaw, Martial. Neither have been great tonight and Martial I find very frustrating to watch. Lingard offers more - was he injured tonight, apparently didn't travel.

 

[shipinabottle]

I've got to say, I think Lukaku might be our worst 90m spent. He's utterly useless 95% of the time. He might do something regarded as decent every two games. He's a flat track bully on below average sides. Doesn't score anywhere near enough goals, can't hold up for crap, touch is awful, passing range is dire. Barely moves.

I don't understand how he doesn't get slated

 

[Calpol]

I've got to say, I think Lukaku might be our worst 90m spent. He's utterly useless 95% of the time. He might do something regarded as decent every two games. He's a flat track bully on below average sides. Doesn't score anywhere near enough goals, can't hold up for crap, touch is awful, passing range is dire. Barely moves.

I don't understand how he doesn't get slated

Hard to disagree. He has always been streaky but no-one looks like scoring more regularly than him despite his persistent inability to retain possession, hold it up or find a team mate with a lay off.

 

[explicit4u]

Depay off the post, City dominating possession but they look so slow and average

 

[fez]

I'll be happy just to get a win on this pitch.

 

[Robbo]

Slowly getting better and more confident as the game goes on. Some decent play.

 

[fez]

Finally a good counter attack and lovely stuff from Pogba. Fast and decisive rather than a ball 3 yards behind the player in front.

Good subs. Fellaini has been good the last few games and both Rashford and Fred have been sub-par tonight.

 

[The Running Man]

Slowly getting better and more confident as the game goes on. Some decent play.

Also Young boys have been sent to.bed by 9pm.with no supper after going 2-0 down before half time.

 

[fez]

Young boys have had their chances tonight. Not an entirely convincing performance from us so far.

 

[shipinabottle]

Fantastic pass by Shaw. Got to be happy for the lad finally finding himself again, it's as if playing someone competitively actually gives them the confidence to perform *shock horror*

 

[Calpol]

Young boys have had their chances tonight. Not an entirely convincing performance from us so far.

It's hardly the beautiful game but we are 3-0 up away from home to the Swiss Champions on a plastic pitch. I think I'll take that.

 

[Converge]

Dalot should definitely play ahead of Valencia. Though the PL is a different kettle of fish to these players I guess.