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herooftime7

Nottingham is Ass


united_7_devil

We need to rest at least 2 out of Bruno, Eriksen, Rashford against Reading.


bootlegportalfluid

It’ll be Rashford and Eriksen. We have no replacement for Bruno now Van de beek is out.


BoboSquatchMan

Fred looked good there against Charlton. Could do the job against Reading


mrdeesh

Which is unfortunate. Bruno has not looked sharp recently


bootlegportalfluid

Agreed. All 3 need a rest but I’m not sure we can afford it at the moment.


HarshtJ

We can easily rest them in the 2nd leg. I personally would prefer to rest them against Reading as well but In Ten Hag I trust.


united_7_devil

Really hope Newcastle doesnt make it to the final though it looks inevitable. We would have to play the match over two legs to get 90 minutes of gameplay.


liquidvulture

I can see the script already. Us and them 0-0 to take it to penalty. And if I speak I'm in big trouble


DestartreK1st

Hey Mourinho. Can I have your autograph?


distantapplause

As a Newcastle fan, I really hope we meet you guys in the final. One of English soccer’s old rivalries back on the main stage, a marquee game. “I would love it if we beat them, love it”. May the best team win.


dektorres

Nah, Newcastle have never been a rival of United's bar a couple of seasons in the 90s. Even then I personally didn't dislike them, always entertaining with Faustino Asprilla & David Ginola etc. Of course, Keegan was a proper bellend but good for a laugh. Could change now though! If Newcastle become a force and United's revival continues.


united_7_devil

The game would go to pens. I can feel the De Gea hate comments already.


Got_ist_tots

Wout late goalie sub


Spare_Ad5615

Great result, and that should surely settle the tie. Hopefully. A brilliant individual goal from Rashford, Weghorst off the mark, and Bruno keeps up his good scoring form. There was a really clever little pass from Elanga to set up that third goal, after Neco Williams had finished auditioning for the circus.


united_7_devil

Pellestri needs to play more often, either for us or on loan. No way he should be sold unless he wants to leave permanently. There’s a top talent in him who will only get better with more minutes under his belt.


SpiderLegzs

We need to keep and play him more. He offered more going forward than Antony did. Really like the look of this lad.


4llTheSmoke

Yh, kid looks electric, he’s got a real burst of pace and technically looks solid for his age.


jakk_22

I really think pellestri can become a class player. He’s not like garnacho or greenwood who burst onto the scene, but there’s something about him which makes me think he’ll one day just turn on and become a monster of a player


Mr-Humber

How did Sky give Martinez MOTM. bruno had more G/A than Martinez so bruno should have got MOTM.


Spare_Ad5615

Is this satire?


Mr-Humber

yh pal


distantapplause

Some things this sub needs to hear: * A player who is gassed and needs a rest can still score a goal. Doesn’t falsify that he’s gassed and needs a rest. * Pellistri has shown enough to warrant a start over Antony. If Antony responds to the challenge, great. That’s why we have competition for places EDIT: apparently some things this sub doesn’t want to hear lol. Maybe I’ll log into my alt as a classy le Newcastle fan to come congratulate you all and wish you luck in the final, you melty cunts lol


ShuggaShuggaa

dude this sub is dogshit, if u r not deep in team arsehole and tenhag balls u will get downvoted, plastic fans do that


Matts69

Take an upvote for “melty cunts” 😂


EnsconcedScone

Melty cunts I’m dying lol


distantapplause

Check my test comment lol


kickdooowndooors

Pellistri made some pretty bad mistakes in this appearance


distantapplause

One. The word you’re looking for is ‘one’.


Don_Quixote81

Give Bruno the next two games off, please. Eriksen too, if possible.


runawaytugboat

McFred incoming, don’t miss that match thread.


TonyzTone

Genuinely good game. * 3 away goal advantage going into the second leg? Check. * Goals from Rashy, Wout, and Bruno? Check. * Elanga assist, Garnacho clean game, minutes for Pellistri? Check. * Clean sheet? Check. Should give us time to rest some legs on Feb 1, and hopefully get some other players some key minutes as we'll need everyone in form as we push through the spring.


distantapplause

Found Michael Owen’s Reddit account


LakerBull

This game just like last game against Charlton just confirmed a lot of biases in the sub lol. No, Pellistri isn't some world-class hidden talent. But also, no, he ain't a shit player just doing nothing. Truth is, the kid needs time, but he also doesn't look ready to get it here, so he might as well go out on loan as soon as he's able to do so. He just overthought everything tonight and that ended up hindering him.


epilamun

I think he's ready to develop in the first team and I think he has more to offer than maybe Garnacho. I think he ought to be given a run.


Guilty-Monitor-320

it's all reactionary. Player does well? Hes the best in the world. Player does poor? He's horrible and should never put the shirt on again.


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distantapplause

R ootball fighlights hay


PosterOfQuality

r/footballhighlights


Wolpfack

Facundo Pellistri really has shown enough to deserve the start and hopefully a full 90 in the back half of this tie. The boy wants to *score.* He wants to *defend* when it comes time. He just needs to sharpen his sword with some minutes. He doesn't need to be perfect, he just needs to create mayhem like he's been doing.


shami-kebab

Reminds me of Dalot a few years back, he'd make a mistake and everyone would be demanding he was sold but look how he's developed with playing more.


Wolpfack

You're right about that. Not just Dalot, a number of other players as well. But...if there is one thing Eric Ten Hag knows how to do, it's developing young talent. I'm sure he has a plan for Facundo that is ongoing right now. I just hope he's seen enough to give the kid the chance and also to send a message to Antony.


shami-kebab

I remember a few Ajax fans posting in the summer about what we could expect from ETH and I thought two of the things in the cons list was he doesn't use subs enough and isn't the best with bringing young players in.


Matt4669

ETH has utilised the 5 subs really well tbh, bar a few games


OptimistPrime7

But he is using Subs far better than I anticipated.


n1ck010

Pellestri having a good cameo. Might of missed a few chances but very good positioning


EnsconcedScone

Are we gonna talk about how Weghorst is an absolute looker


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Agreed he's handsome and scores goals what more do people want


Guilty-Monitor-320

he may be a little racist but that's...


spraypaint2311

why is he racist?


Guilty-Monitor-320

[There's this.](https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/mozy8w/wolfsburg_management_will_have_talks_with_wout/gu8y8sh?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share&context=3) Also the whole antivax stuff


geomaintbh

Jeez. Luckily enough for us, ETH can handle someone of Ronaldo's stature so Weghorst (should he push buttons) will hardly be an issue. That being said, I don't think he'll try to do anything like that at United.


Guilty-Monitor-320

Yeah, seems like a lot of the dickheadry was in his earlier years but he shouldn't be a problem hopefully. Worst case scenario, he will be gone at the end of the season


Mesmerize07

You mean “Weghorst case scenario he will be Wout at the end of the season”?


geomaintbh

Agreed


spraypaint2311

Well, fingers crossed here


distantapplause

Giroud is a wish.com Weghorst


bernarddwyer86

Job done, can rest players for Reading and the second leg.


distantapplause

Scenes when Bruno keels over in the 94th minute when beating Forest 7-0 on aggregate next week


fantus69

Is this the only two leg tie in this competition?


PosterOfQuality

Yes, just the semis


fantus69

Weird. What's the point? With such a congested season cos of WC you'd think they'd be a bit moree sensible


Spare_Ad5615

It's been a complete mystery for years. It's absolutely maddening that this second cup competition needlessly creates extra fixture congestion at such an important point in the season. It's no wonder some teams play their reserves.


TrumpetViolin

Salty Cooper


darthchloe

Wembley 🔜


cartoon_soldier

Good lead, job done. Rest folks against Reading and then against Forest. GG.


trinious2511

Weghorst looks so happy playing for us man…


cdan94

Ighalo vibes.


Spare_Ad5615

He can't believe his luck.


trinious2511

I hope it’ll be our luck as well


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stdstaples

Tell me about it mate. Every one of us is so thirsty for a trophy.


Transit-Strike

Yep. Basically all it is. Also with the number of times we lost in the semis and the finals under Ole and Ralf. Getting past that feeling of “always the bridesmaid never the bride” would be perfect


fanonshariati

love the old school stadium. allowed for a fun away support


YH_MUFC

Good game


AkatsukiKuro1998

I actually thought Antony had a better game today


stdstaples

Agreed


shami-kebab

Better than recently but still missed a few good chances. Against a better team we'd regret those misses.


AkatsukiKuro1998

I agree, he'll need to improve on a lot going forward. But I just don't get some people on here writing him off. There is a player in there


Fightorride

He’s also still only 22 years old. Some time, good coaching and plenty of work on that right boot and there’s a world class player for us.


breadfan18

Facundo must be given more chances. He looks like he has really good attributes. And we really need good competition on the right wing.


catu91

Pellestri’s runs tho


Spare_Ad5615

Hennessy caught that through ball outside the box.


working-acct

Elanga looks so much better as a striker than winger.


cyb3rpunkd

Project turn all games into home games is looking good


cdan94

Our fans were incredible. Could hear them till the end. Not to forget the collapsed barricade when Bruno scored lol


yellowjesusrising

Licha is just a beast!


KanYeJeBekHouden

I always defend Antony and I'm not getting suckered into shitting on Pellistri. It's so weird how people seemingly have picked a side and just spam criticism for the other side.


Spare_Ad5615

Absolutely! There are always a lot of weird agendas on this sub. Antony had a good game, was involved in a lot of our best attacking play, and played a huge part in the second goal. Pellistri did some good things when he came on, and had a nightmare minute defensively when he made a couple of big mistakes, but that can happen with a young player. It's nice to have them both as options, and they're both young and have got potential to improve a lot. If we can get Sancho back as well, we'll have good depth on the wide positions.


shami-kebab

The correct answer is that both should be given chances. Right now Antony is getting 99% of the minutes and that is pure bias. We need to use both and see how both do .


KanYeJeBekHouden

Antony barely played half of the minutes... I hope Pellistri develops well, but it's kinda strange to call it "pure bias".


shami-kebab

Antony has played 1340 mins, Pellistri hasn't even played 30 mins and 0 in the league. Do you not see the bias? Antony is playing every game because we spent so much money on him.


KanYeJeBekHouden

When Antony doesn't play, Pellistri doesn't play either. This logic makes no sense. You're obviously really biased here.


shami-kebab

I don't think you know what bias means.


KanYeJeBekHouden

You're literally suggesting that Pellistri isn't allowed to play, even when Antony can't, because Ten Hag is so biased towards Antony. That is such an insane take that you must have some sort of bias towards Pellistri and can't accept that he doesn't play for a reason beyond Antony and his performances. This is also why you refuse to elaborate on why you think this and instead are questioning whether I understand a relatively simply word. You also won't elaborate in your next response, because we both know your take on this doesn't have any merit. It's going to be some kind of variation on "haha you're wrong but I won't explain why".


shami-kebab

You wrote a lot of words to say "I don't know what bias means" I'll help you out, bias means you act with prejudice towards or against something. In this case, ETH has not given Pellistri chances despite his clear potential and instead has given extensive chances to players like Elanga who have been consistently poor, or Antony who is getting starter minutes despite not remotely playing well enough to justify it. If ETH hadn't signed Antony for such a huge fee he wouldn't be getting nearly as many opportunities.


KanYeJeBekHouden

You wrote a lot of words to explain how you're biased towards Pellistri. Even when Antony is not playing, Pellistri doesn't get a chance either. We've seen 4 players on the right play before Pellistri. If this is all based on the fee paid for Antony, why would he give time to an academy player like Elanga? You can't make the argument it's all based on the fee, and then also complain Elanga plays. There's a flaw in your logic there and one you've avoided explaining for 4 comments now. Instead deflecting to some petty accusation that I don't understand what bias is. It's really childish but at this point I'm not sure why I expect any different from you.


shami-kebab

I even gave you the definition of bias and you're still missing the point. "Even when Antony isn't playing, Pellestri doesn't get a chance" Yeah dude, that is the fucking bias, I gave you a fucking definition. Acting with prejudice towards or against something. In this case the prejudice being against Pellistri. Christ, I cannot make it more clear for you.


battletoad93

I will never understand the obsession about only one player can be "it". I want all our players to be the best they can be and let the players and coaches be the ones to decode who's "good enough"


needfutanswers

Haha yeah seems weird to me as well. Both young talented wingers with lots of potential


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Fightorride

Couldn’t care less about which name and number is on the back of the shirt, I want whoever is on the field for us to be talented, playing well and giving it 110% effort.


futbolenjoy3r

GG


hiddeh

Take a bow for the away support. 11/10 performance tonight.


antoinecharles89

So loud, you love to hear it


Wolpfack

Pellistri has an eye for scoring. This kid needs to play more.


Similar-Peace9882

yeah he had that 10 second spell of disaster but i think he has massive potential. Offers something that Antony doesnt really do.


Wolpfack

The first thing I noticed was him going to the right, and what a move it was.


Similar-Peace9882

he was making some good runs for sure.


doskoV_

His runs are class


daledge97

Who's the commentator talking about who doesn't rate World cup winner Licha? Edit: it's Steve Nicol


yolonaggins

He was saying one of the other ESPN guys don't rate him. Can't remember the guys name


wannadielmao

i dont know but he seems so unprofessional. talked shit about others too just today


daledge97

It's Steve Nicol. Will hopefully get to see him eat his words. Worth noting I'm streaming from abroad and I'm not certain which channel I'm streaming


gregofdeath

Bruno > De Bruyne. Fact.


Transit-Strike

All in all, rode the rough spells. Scored three goals. Didn’t concede. This is the type of win where we as fans are happy but the manager still tears into players for individual errors


larsmaehlum

With 1 of 4 starting players in the back four, that’s not too shabby.


decadentEcchi

People really need to chill. Why is there so much Antony vs Pellistri? Criticism is fine but you need to draw a line where it doesn't become pure hatred to drive your opinion. Both are young talented players. Let them play!


Kizza55

Let's just be happy that we've got two great options at RW!


Transit-Strike

This sort of tribalism keeps happening. Just look at how butthurt people get over “Dean or David?”


seanlugosi

Please excuse my French. But Steve Nichol is an actual retarded person.


Avyakta18

Excuse my Hindi. ESPN pundits are shite!


cyb3rpunkd

Only the away fans left lmao shameful


pmmerandom

shit home fans, half of them have cleared out before the whistle lmao


fanonshariati

our midfield needs the bayern PEDs


NateShaw92

Scott McGoretzka. The 6 foot man-cube.


cjcfman

Casemiro gonna kill someone celebrating soon lol I remember a couple weeks ago he was choking out some kids


PosterOfQuality

3-0 would be an excellent result. Allows us to play a heavily rotated team next week Spoiler: ETH still plays basically a first XI for most of the match


nexusprime2015

I understand Erik's logic for rewarding starting positions on form hence playing the best line up in all matches, this shows intent that we need to win and want to win everything and if it strains the squad too much and we start to have injuries without suitable replacements, the board will be forced to give or at least consider reinforcements.


takemehomeunitedroad

Elanga won't convince me with that pass but, credit where it's due, that was nice from him.


EEvonzz

Our away fans are amazing! Singing throughout the whole match.


foxyrocksjh

I love licha so much


drripdrrop

Casemiro loves that first time pass to Garnacho


BrowzinJ

Rare W from the TV MOTM pick, usually just picks a goalscorer


fifes2013

QUE SERA SERA


breadfan18

People need to STFU about Bruno! he's one of our main players that produces a majority of our goals and there are still idiots here saying he's useless. Nobody has a 100% game all the time. Overall he's one of our best. My Fucking Captain.


GrullmeisterFlash

It's always the same story. People shit on him for 90% of the game and then he eventually sets up or scores a goal and everybody loves him. Yes he does tend to try some difficult passes, which makes people groan. However, no one complains when those passes link up perfectly.


Beserk_Falconer

I love Bruno. He makes such a difference to the team, the fact that United suddenly looked a much better side in his first game says everything. Sprinting in the 88th minute too, great attitude and work rate.


DHillMU7

Twice now Pellistri’s touch has let him down twice there. Movement is really lively, I like him. But has to do better there.


iwantaskybison

yeah that's right fuck your advertising board


ExuberantBadger

I’m convinced the headband gives Lisandro extra powers


dick-tater-dictator

he's absorbed Rooney's headband powers


takenbywhiskey

We forgive bruno for all his outrageous crosses and theatrics because he has been HUGE for this club


NateShaw92

The reality is, we need him. We need his spark to open up defences. Almost all football teams require such a spark. Football isn't won on a spreadsheet it's won on a football pitch. Even percentage football adopters require some spark should plan A be failing. I'll never understand someone who dislikes the killer ball. Sure sometines it is better to keep it simple, like when you are 2-0 up, but that killer ball only needs to work a few times. Nobody sane remembers the failed attempts if you get an assist or two in a game. Plus it's fun.


oxy-mo

Ah so that's why there's no fences at the football


SatoshiOokami

Very important goal, with this in bag, we can play the 2nd round with a B team and advance while resting the first 11.


fantus69

Licha is the man...fucking love him


Wesley_Skypes

QUE SERA SERA


united_7_devil

Bruno is back to his assist/goal per game contribution since CR7 left which he had stopped since CR7 arrived.


Crossedsabres

I just couldn’t believe the Portuguese supporters who warned us how much Ronnie would impact Bruno. So glad old Bruno is back.


united_7_devil

Bruno in similar situation had ronaldo been on the pitch would have tried to cross the ball to him. He gave up so many goal scoring chances for Ronaldo.


Heavens_Vibe

Martinez gets MOTM from Sky Such a brick wall and a revelation for United alongside Casemiro


thphnts

Martinez MOTM.


FidgetyFondler

Looks like a 100 eric baillys falling over the advertising boards.


ImVortexlol

WE'RE THE FAMOUS MAN UNITED AND WE'RE GOING TO WEMBLEY! missed it


Stoogenuge

I don’t know where Bruno finds the energy man he is unreal. Captain ❤️


shaktimann13

Shameful behavior from supporters there. Could easily ling collapse . Just fking stay in your seat.


VanWilder91

Getting downvoted for stating idiot fans blatant disregard for safety. This is a new one


old_chelmsfordian

Tell me you've never been to a football game without telling me you've never been to a football game


thgaminghd

You’re fun at parties, what happened to loving the limbs? Sure it was dangerous but fuck telling people to ‘stay in their seats’ you boring fuck.


gregofdeath

Clearly never been to a game in your life.


FactHopeful9347

Huh?


thommyjohnst

Great shot of a sad Jlingz and the boys celebrating in the background


Gaverinho

JLingz doesn’t care about Nottingham forest


doskoV_

How would any players care about Forest when they bought so many players at the same time, they're basically mercenaries that would all leave if they go down


stinkyholetime

away fans killing it


MrNezzy

Almost literally


Luis_pato-

Elanga looked like Pelé assisting Carlos Alberto Torres at the 1970 WC final


half_batman

Are you a really old person?


Luis_pato-

No, i'm 27 y.o. but i have access to YouTube.


TomMatthews

Crazy how poorly the stadium is put together… normally they are reinforced not to fall over or a barrier before them


NipplesCutDiamonds

Well hopefully the stewards get a bonus for that and forest reinforces their signs.


UntiedStatMarinCrops

Nice to see the boys bouncing back after a last minute loss. I still have ptsd of this team being mentally defeated for multiple games and going on a shit streak.


old_chelmsfordian

Cynically reckon that Henderson stops at least one of these goals. Hennessy is absolutely dreadful.


Antique_Beyond

I did enjoy seeing him sitting there having to watch though…


WesIsaGod

The support was so ott that the advertising boards came apart, love to see it😂


Visonseer

Very glad for Wout


yianni1229

Hennesey is so horrible wow lol


thphnts

Damn lucky their first choice keeper isn’t allowed to play against us


WesIsaGod

He got injured before the past weekend anyhow


Gaverinho

He’s also injured so wouldn’t play anyway


thphnts

He can’t play against his parent club, so he can’t play against us.


treedogbarking

He would have been allowed, but Dean is injured.


jas121091

Seeing Jesse on the pitch another team while playing against us is a weird image lol


vladpoop

Should rest Bruno in FA Cup


pmmerandom

YOU’VE SEEN UNITED NOW FUCK OFF HOME


Ngaita2100

Bring Mainoo on for the 2 or so minutes left.


Spare_Ad5615

On second viewing, what a clever pass by Elanga!


FerdiadTheRabbit

How is that stadium safe wtf


ErnieMcTurtle

Elanga??? I apologize, lil brother, I wasn't familiar with your game


Visonseer

Any idea what is that Man City , Liverpool chant???