Manchester United 2025-26 Thread

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Dre_00
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Feels like it's been a second since we were down 1-0 at HT on the road and won. And Palace are actually pretty decent.
Showstopper
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That was a little more fun. At least second half lol.
Showstopper
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FIFA has said that clubs can retain their AFCON players until December 15. We really need to bank some points. First two matches where we lose our right side are Villa and Newcastle, which are fairly important matchups for a top 5 race (even though Newcastle are 13th right now, they are only 3 points behind us, and I think they eventually move up around us; I basically think they are better than where they sit now).
Dre_00
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It appears all we have to do tonight is beat an 18th place West Ham at home to go into the top 5.

What could possibly go wrong?
Aston94
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Dre_00 said:

It appears all we have to do tonight is beat an 18th place West Ham at home to go into the top 5.

What could possibly go wrong?
Furlock Bones
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Dre_00 said:

It appears all we have to do tonight is beat an 18th place West Ham at home to go into the top 5.

What could possibly go wrong?

Furlock Bones
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Showstopper said:

FIFA has said that clubs can retain their AFCON players until December 15. We really need to bank some points. First two matches where we lose our right side are Villa and Newcastle, which are fairly important matchups for a top 5 race (even though Newcastle are 13th right now, they are only 3 points behind us, and I think they eventually move up around us; I basically think they are better than where they sit now).

Newcastle is a better squad than us. They just lack depth to play both champions league and premier league.
Thunder18
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Dre_00 said:

It appears all we have to do tonight is beat an 18th place West Ham at home to go into the top 5.

What could possibly go wrong?


Pre game reverse jinx. I like it
Furlock Bones
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Sounds like we are playing without much enthusiasm again. Every time we are in position to make a move playing a lesser opponent we can't seem to get up for it.
Mathguy64
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Playing a team that wants to sit back in a low block isnt fun.
Furlock Bones
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Mathguy64 said:

Playing a team that wants to sit back in a low block isnt fun.


That can't always be an excuse. We have had hell over the years trying to break down a low block.
Mathguy64
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Furlock Bones said:

Mathguy64 said:

Playing a team that wants to sit back in a low block isnt fun.


That can't always be an excuse. We have had hell over the years trying to break down a low block.

But it is why so many teams do it, especially bad teams. They sit back and pray for one weird break or goal. Few teams are really equipped to break it down. And we just arent good enough to do it.
Showstopper
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We've had better shots and more shots. They just haven't gone in.
Dre_00
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Yeah, it's nothing new. If a team puts men behind the ball and clogs the middle, United don't have the speed of play and the midfield talent to play quick 1-2-3s to break them down. So the ball gets forced wide and deep and eventually a cross comes in which a good defense with strong center backs will eat up.
Thunder18
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Watching us try to break down the low block should be considered a form of torture
Mathguy64
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We just spend so much time and energy playing balls sideways.
Dre_00
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That quick 1-2 with Zirkzee that almost lead to a Mbeumo chance had it not been for a great tackle from the West Ham defender is what we need more of. And weirdly it's what Zirkzee is pretty good at. Better than heading anyway even though we keep lofting balls up to him and praying it works out.
Showstopper
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Diogo!!!!!!!
Dre_00
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Hey, a fortuitous deflection falling to an unmarked player...I'll take it.
Thunder18
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Dalot
Mathguy64
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Dalot. Sometimes you just have to get lucky and stand in the right spot.
Thunder18
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Something Hojlund apparently couldn't ever do
Dre_00
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West Ham have to push up now and the only question is what happens first...United using the additional space to score a second or our defense giving up a soft goal after finally being forced to defend in their own third?
Mathguy64
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Thunder18 said:

Something Hojlund apparently couldn't ever do

Ironically enough, Dalot was standing next to a wide open Cunha and Dalot poached the goal.
Dre_00
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Dorgu and AWB attacking/defending one another is the Spiderman meme.
Thunder18
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Dre_00 said:

West Ham have to push up now and the only question is what happens first...United using the additional space to score a second or our defense giving up a soft goal after finally being forced to defend in their own third?


Sir, you've watched this team enough over the last 10 seasons to know how this usually turns out
Thunder18
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Mbeumo with a bad dive there, should've gotten a yellow
Thunder18
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Case just tanked AWB
Showstopper
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I think we are getting a little past Casemiro's clock striking midnight; getting increasingly out of control.
Dre_00
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Thunder18 said:

Mbeumo with a bad dive there, should've gotten a yellow

He's been poor tonight. I would have pulled him instead of Cunha but perhaps Cunha isn't ready for 90 minutes.
Dre_00
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Thunder18 said:

Dre_00 said:

West Ham have to push up now and the only question is what happens first...United using the additional space to score a second or our defense giving up a soft goal after finally being forced to defend in their own third?


Sir, you've watched this team enough over the last 10 seasons to know how this usually turns out

Showstopper
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You have to be kidding me…
Thunder18
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You nailed it. Guy comes on and scores with his first touch
Furlock Bones
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we cannot beat the crap teams. its unreal.
Furlock Bones
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at home for god's sake.
 
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