Unlike his predecessors, Jose Mourinho is the first Manchester United manager post Sir Alex Ferguson who dare to drop Rooney.
I know it’s early and super easy to find a scapegoat for our rare 3 defeats in the row (worth to consider, he also dropped on our 2nd defeat). But Mourinho is getting the reward.
This match review is so kind it will make many United fans agreed that there were a lot of positives comes out from yesterday’s derby defeat.
I don’t disagree, but positives outcome don’t matter if your supposedly best player (Pogba) isn’t turning up and our master tactician manager strangely gamble with his starting 11 (Rashford should starts).
That said, I’m still unconvince that we’re good enough.
It doesn’t matter how much I hate Pep Guardiola and his team because our manager’s record against him speaks for itself. In simple words: we’re not good enough.
1 – Jose Mourinho has won just one of his last 10 meetings with Pep Guardiola (D4 L5). Pepped.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 10, 2016
Can we be successful and win games without the no. 10? Good analysis over at Squawka. Hope Mourinho sort this out before being tested by a strong team in Manchester derby next month.
Scenes. Fucking scenes. #MUFC 🔴⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/dsraZXmLbD
— Serge Adam (@SergeMUFC) August 27, 2016
The lads try hard, throw endless attacking creativities, and show never give up attitude against Mike Phelan’s stubborn 10 man defence Hull. At the end, our young Marcus Rashford delivered the goal at “Fergie time”. What a game.
It’s hard to pick a man of the match but Dailey Blind was again calm and composed protecting De Gea while his partner Eric Bailly show again why Mourinho signed him. Luke Shaw and Antonio Valencia were outstanding at full backs. Rooney and Ibrahimovic had a decent game as well.
You can watch game highlights here. Bring on Manchester derby!
It is confirmed today that we will meet Fenerbahce, Feyenoord and Zorya Luhansk (Ukraine) in the Europa League’s group stage this season.
I am not really excited for this cup which we are participating twice in past 3 seasons. First and foremost, there’s no way I can watch it from my country because no local TV would want to take the broadcast rights. Second, because it’s a “second-rate” European cup. Although, a win means a trophy. I’m a slut, so I’ll take it. 🙂
This draw is pretty special though for ex-Red’s favourite player Robin Van Persie, who helped us getting the #20 EPL medal, as he returns to both Manchester United and Feyenoord. I am sure he will be welcomed in Old Trafford by the home fans.
Complete group stage matches embeded below. You can get fixture updates for free on your calendar via this link.
Our @EuropaLeague fixtures (2/2):
3 Nov – Fenerbahce (A), 18:00 GMT
24 Nov – Feyenoord (H), 20:05 GMT
8 Dec – Zorya (A), 18:00 GMT— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 26, 2016
Strong skilful young lad. Glad to see him in this team.
Paul Pogba's individual highlights against Southampton. #MUFC
— United Report (@ManUtdReport_) August 20, 2016
What a header by Ibrahimovic after a superb Wayne Rooney’s pass that creates the first home goal of the season. The Swedish legend stole the show from Paul Pogba after scoring both of the goals in a chill summer night in Manchester.
Update: The video predictably has gone from YouTube. But thankfully the official site has posted their own well-edited highlight video to promote MUTV subscription.
First Mata then Rooney and Ibrahimovich.
We will face tougher tests in the next few games but there were plenty of positives from the first away performance of the season.
This tweet by Gary Lineker says a lot:
Manchester United, already a very Mourinho looking side. Organised, patient, players knowing their jobs, effective….and winning.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 14, 2016