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Wouldn't the free space on the right be ideal for an attacking full back? If so why do we attack so much down the left, due to Rashfords prefrence?

Could anyone let me know the software being used in this video?

I had a tantrum and stopped watching at half time, when my girlfriend said we'd won I thought she must of read it wrong..

What an upgrade....👍👍👍 This channel is more statistical. Great job Stephen Howson.

Bro the reason it was such a low % on the free kick is because de gea should have fucking saved it!

Spot on analysis Stephan. Trouble with playing a diamond in midfield is how narrow our shape becomes. Arun Wan Bisaka just doesn't get down the wing, though Telles does. I like the Fred, Donny fulcrum in midfield they work really hard and always move the ball forward. As for Cavani what can you say..... he was awesome. Cavani, Van De Beek and Telles are turning out to be top additions. Cheers for the usual top quality video

So glad to see these more in depth reviews back, love the level of analysis you give. Hopefully educating people about that right hand side might take some of the heat off Ole and even AWB. Feel sorry for AWB when whoever is at LB for us has 3,4 or 5 players to play off and AWB is literally out on the right by himself and harsh on Ole to be criticised so much for performance against defensive sides when we have such poor balance in the squad, as soon as we get a right winger we go up another level but he didn't get one last transfer window so he's still having to work around it.

The problem is we played 4 4 2 , fred and van der beek we playing in the wings.we play better with 4 2 3 1 DEGEA AWB MAGURE LINDELOF TELLEX FRED VAN DER BEEK BRUNO MARTIAL RASHFORD CAVANI

u cant cross the ball when martial at the middle..that’ll be pointless..

Greenwoods early shot was goal-bound but was deflected … check MOTD footage! Having said that. I'd never start him over Cavani … he's there to learn from him!

Can’t wait to see Pellistri crossing for Cavani.

Cavani,Bruno,VDB,are true United quality the rest are all a bit mehh,The free kick from Ward Prowse was class but why is DeGea trying to saving stood two feet behind the line?

Greenwood was garbage.

Hi Ste, like the new streaming software. Just a suggestion. If you could top scoreline section to your right or left to make space for your face window, we will have a better view of the stats you're explaining. Cheers!

Score predictions 2-1, not sure which team would win though

I love the level of depth here mate. Much more than just opinion.

Martial: Not a real centre forward!

This channel has gone down the toilet. We can all go to opts and read stats off a screen. This video has no soul. 👎👎👎

I get that Bruno scores and provides assists but he frustrates the hell out of me giving possession away with the majority of his passes in midfield. Better teams will create opportunities from his poor passing which negates his positive input. I’m not suggesting we don’t play him I just wish he tightened up his passing.

Everyone did well😍

Massive issue that’s gonna carry on is that Fred and Matic being on the pitch at the same time is like playing with 10 men

Would love to see Telles advance more forward and providing crosses into the box instead of making long passes from the middle of field which he quite likes to do.

Ste could you include distance covered in these videos please mate, I always find that a really relevant stat

Rashford has been toss all season. If Martial had played liked Rashford in first half he would have been hooked. Greenwood is a far better player than rashford, sinus martial. Front 3 has to be Martial, Greenwood and Cavani. Thought FRED had a great second half. Jimmy Garner had another Stormer for Watford, 2 more assists. Bench Rashford.

Can ppl remember the dull 1-0s under lvg and jose well this poor season we scored 3 or more in 8 games so far and ppl want ole out and say arteta is pep2.0 😂😂😂

M I the only one who doesent get why degea is being blamed from the goals ....ward prpwse is quite easily the best freekick taker in the world n the header was just shit defending

Martial would have been a lot better than greedy rashford I love rashford but he had to look up more

De Gea was poor, his performances haven't been the same since that knee injury in 2018. I hope Henderson keeps him out of the lineup for the rest of the season!

6:24 "Why not cover one post with a defender for a definite shot (from free-kick)?" Well, I think the answer to that is that it will mean opposition players can then push further forward and not be offside. It may be a definite shot, but it's not a definite goal meaning the keeper could make a good save and it might just spill out and the player can simply tuck it away. I think it's probably not a good strategy.

Why doe it take OIe so long to figure out that he has good players. Cavani and DVB are sitting on the bench while he starting Greenwood and other garbage. He isn’t a good manager at all

There's probably other reasons. Ole obviously knows DVB and Cavani are good players, and no offence but you'd have to be completely stupid to think he doesn't know they're good. I mean that's a pretty ridiculous thing to say. He works with them every day. I can assure you he knows better than either of us just how good they are. Both VDB and Cavani played very little football over the past months because the leagues they played in were halted and didn't resume like the PL. So obviously they are lacking a certain sharpness because of this inactivity, and they likely need a little more time to build back up. In addition to that they are coming into a new league and it often takes a bit of time for new players to adapt to the intensity of the PL, which is higher than the Dutch and French league, higher than European football, higher than international football. It's a different beast, and one that many players simply can't cope with. Even Pogba (obviously a good player) still struggles with it from time to time. Now, Cavani and VDB might both be players that adapt very quickly, but it's still normal for a manager to take precautions and bed them in gradually. For example Fred struggled early on and it took him probably a year or more to start really doing well on a regular basis. Vidic and Evra needed time to settle in and show how good they were.

Didn't think DVB played up to standard today, lost the ball way to easy wasn't sharp enough.. Cavani is special something we havnet had since RVP he'has the desire and the quality to match it, Williams isn't looking great either hopefully he starts to progress more, we are screwed if anything happens to Bruno and we are a mid table to no better than 5th without cavani, the rest are too inconsistent

Really enjoying these videos after the game

Does anyone know what he's using for the stats?

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Edinson Cavani is a focal point for that team. I am really looking forward to watching him start

any analysis on McGuire's performance?

He is playing well

Would a new No.9 signing have the same effect as Cavani? I don’t think he would cos cavanis attributes like his off the ball movement, his great passing and general heavy involvement aren’t things that all top strikers have. For example Haland would I like him here absolutely he’s a machine but is he a great passer is he involved in the build up play is his off the ball movement on the same level (not that important he’s still young) no not really. Very picky point tbh cos I’d love Håland but I don’t think it would the same. Another example would be lukaku does he a get a lot of goals Yh a fair bit but build up play etc etc etc no not at all terrible in fact. I don’t even know what my point is anymore lol.

@David Logan Yh good point I hear ya

Haha I get you, but I suppose it works other ways as well. It's important to note that it's not like Cavani has proven himself to be the perfect striker for Man Utd, the perfect fit. He's a good fit and has some qualities that our other striking options lack, and so he obviously stands out in that regard, while the qualities he has are useful to us out on the pitch. There are other strikers and they aren't exactly like Cavani, but that need not be a bad thing or something that makes them likely to have less of an effect than Cavani. Sure, they might not have this or that quality and so they might not have as good an impact in that regard. But they will also have qualities that Cavani doesn't have, or have them to a higher degree than he has, and those qualities will enable them to also have a good impact. Forgetting how unrealistic this might be for a moment, but let's say we signed Harry Kane. He's a better finisher than Cavani, who is also a good finisher. His off-the-ball movement is not as energetic as Cavani, but it's still very effective. He's a better passer and better at hold up play. Now there are obviously lots of other strikers, fewer of them you would call top strikers like Kane or Haaland, and I suppose you'd have to analyse them all individually and weigh up the pros and cons of each. Haaland might not be as good a fit, but still good. Kane might be a better fit, but still good. So really it's inconclusive. Would a new #9 signng have as good an impact as Cavani? Maybe not, but maybe it will be better? You just don't know.

Mr Howson I love your fantastic programs, you have a great insight into the game.

Can't help but think where we would be if we had Haaland

Didn’t Chicharito score a hat trick when coming on as a sub?

The last goal was an own goal.

Did chicharito not get 3+ goals as a substitute??

Win r game in hand and we are 2points off top. Beat PSG and we qualify top in group of death. Yet not long ago media was saying Ole out? 🙄🤔🤫

That game analytics software is great

Rashford so wasteful and frustrating! Constantly running into dead ends

Honest question. Would anyone else feel like a tit celebrating like Cavani? I mean, I get that the dude is a bit of a poser...but still lol.

El Matador❤️

What would you say about de Gea always getting scored that similar freekick by Ward-prowse

Stats shows that Rashford created the most chances, but how many 100% chances did he waste today? He has to get more stable performances in, either its a hatrick or games like today where looks without confidence. Love the kid, but he has still a long way to go. (Dont kill me in the comments because he is english). And Ole has to give the armband to Bruno, what a LEADER.

This game was proof we needed Haaland, and last few games Grealish would have excelled too. Owners prevented these signings to save a few bob, just as they did in Fergie's days, and all subsequent managers. Hence why Ole in one interview. looked extremely disappointed, and said he tended to be really tight with his money, hinting board would not go that extra yard to get Haaland. It stinks ! Prior to Glazers, we ensured we bought those top targets, despite having to pay top prices eg Rooney and Ferdinand, but once we bought them, they proved invaluable for many years, and so paid for themsleves. Now board prefer free transfers, and scatter gun approach, which is not as effective, although if your manager and his coaching staff are good, and some good youngsters come through the academy, like Rashy and Greenwood, you may get away with it, but the last 8 years without winning the League, and time out of Europe, proves it's a dangerous game!

If put defensive player on post for a free kick, other team will also put players close to the goal. Normally, off side prevents the attacking team doing this. Only option is to be in the line but drop back on the post at last second, I.e., as taker starts run up

What happened to Martial??

Ole said he fell ill

Our Fowards really need to learn from Cavani, from his workrate to his movements.

MUFC concede a lot of goals from set pieces than from open play... They need to work a lot on that

Thought fred was brilliant today

What website to find the stats?

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What app is that where he's analyzing the game?

Understat

Tony, pogba, De Gea, all on the chopping block for me. If we can perform without them it could go to say after all that mourinho was spot on.

Tony didn't even play today ffs 😂 and you want his head...

Get Darwin Núñez, he looks like he'll be the next Celeste to lead the line 😊

Ole scored 4 coming on as a sub!

What app does howson use to see the in-depth stats?

Understat

We dont have any forward who can head the ball like cavani

Notice that all United goals were scored within the frame of the goal. That is what we are lacking from Rashford and Martial that keep moving out of those key areas that actually make the goals. It does not matter how good the ball is put into the box if the players are not there. And today Cavani and Fernandes were there and did the job!

Cavani, movement with intelligence, and experience. Just as Ibrahimovic, Van Persie, Larsson, Sheringham, Cantona etc. were. Hope our promising youngsters can learn a lot from him and become the finished article.

Cap es no bueno.

Don't know why people say cavani can't start just because he won't be fit enough because of his age which i find ridiculous. He can start in a lot of games

He just come back from long injury. Put him week in week out as starting eleven and he'll be injured for a couple of months again.

Buzzing with the performance and for Edinson, but damn Ward Prowse against us is always a handful isn't it?

I sense a goalkeeper revolution.. Henderson just gives a more confident vibe, maybe its just me 😅

Henderson is definitely more confident coming for corners, he's also a better passer if the ball. De Gea was the best shot stopper in the world for abit but isn't the same keeper anymore so I wouldn't be that surprised if Henderson took number 1 next year

AZ he’s been saving shots well this season what are you talking about haha.

@REDUK This season? None.

How many mistakes has de Gea make,give Deano a go...👍🏻

@Daniel Vazquez it's not just about saving shots which he doesn't do well anymore. It's about the leadership and general competence behind the defence. He's quiet and weak. We need a commander there and hendos it. We need to let De Gea go...

Ole out🗣🗣

Ok troll

Need Cavani to start vs PSG.

The most important thing for me today was that we showed character. I admit i had written the game off, we saw players drop their head, we saw De Gea shake his head every time the camera showed him. I thought they were done. They came out completely different after the break and Cavani got two incredible striker goals which we were sorely missing. A bit worrying that it seems that only he and Bruno have an idea how to score a goal but don't care for negative thoughts atm. We showed we have a goddamn spine and Ole needs to get some credit from the haters. The team came out completely different from the end of the half and they were motivated. They believed in themselves... We need that! We needed to see that! Now keep at it! Show character and go on a winning streak. Pains me to say it but we're still in a state where it will all mean nothing unless we string a few wins and get comfortably near the top of the league. I honestly can't be bothered with the PSG game but I wouldn't mind a win. Mainly because I'd proper enjoy it if we manage to throw them out of the CL. We'll need to draw or lose to Leipzig after that I think but...why not if we're already out of the groups and top of the table too. I can't say I'll cry if we lose to PSG thoe, the PL is a priority, we're not winning the Cl so in the end of the seasons those wins won't matter. The 3 points in the PL will matter!

even before the flashy graphics you were one of the best united content creators, this has just take you to another level man

I was expecting you dancing your green hat like you did when we dicked city...... Bring it back

This is what our number 9 should be doing every week. Martial just isn't the guy, time to move him on.

Martial is a LW-type player who wants to play as a main striker, but probably lacks the tenacity to do it for United.

Why not try out Lingard on the right wing as a possible solution to our weakness in that area?

He’s joking

Because we actually want to win the game that's why

Marcus was poor

We should get lauturo Martinez, he’s ruthless up in st. Maybe swap anto. Inter wanted anto last year

He’s very overpriced by inter, for the approximate 80m they want we could explore much more exciting options.

Who do we need more Sancho (a RW) or Halland (a CF)???

@Gatumi Aliyu Ok. Bot Cavani is 33 can't play every game.

RW. We have Cavani who can play for a year plus. We don’t have a balanced attack because the RW is dead

EL MATADOR has arrived 👑🔥

That stat that only Bruno and Ole have had 3+ goal involvements as a sub? We forgetting that 3-2 Chicarito comeback against Villa.

His second in that game went down as own goal by Vlaar and they don't usually give assists for an own goal.

@Ishraq Qureshi i think chicha didn't make the list coz one of his goals wasn't awarded to him, it was own goal or something like that. He only had 2 maybe. That's why his hattrick after coming as a sub is considered as a brace, I'm not sure though.

@Paul K Sunny meant Cavani, my bad mate

Ole and Cavani...not Bruno

I don’t understand why ole doesn’t start cavani at the number 9 and rashford and martial on the wings. Or switch out martial for van de beek and let rashy push forward with cavani like a front 2.

Cavani is a great proper number 9... but he's a short term solution get Haaland and send Martial the other way

Yh I side with you

El Matador.

Scenes when Cavani scores on Wednesday sending PSG to Europa League

Arrows will be flying.

No tactics just vibes. Is it still Ole OUT or nah? Another Man Of The Match Performance from Fred again!

I think Edinson Cavani was man of the match mate 😂👍

Saludos

dean henderson was fatastic today

I thought I was the only one that noticed that.

Yeah, he was. Though he didn't have to make any real save but he made some good decisions keeping the possession alive in our favor. 😍

He didn't have to make any real save in the second half

Uruguayo cabani

Can we please stop calling Cavani a Center Forward, and instead refer to him clearly as a Striker? I feel the distinction between the two roles has often been confused. The Striker specializes in hold-up play, excellent positioning and goal poaching, among other attributes (not necessarily speed). The Center Forward is often an excellent dribbler of the ball, collecting it from deep in midfield, and advancing play forward with sheer speed and trickery, oftentimes to support a main striker. The way United have been setup since Fergie's days, he's always had that 1 or 2 true-blue Strikers on field able to sniff out opportunities and pounce. Solskjaer himself is a prime example. This current team is flooded with Forwards of all kinds but no real Striker until Ighalo and then Cavani was signed. The difference lies in the style of play.

Tbf Sancho wouldn’t have done this for us. He is a creative flair player, not a goalscorer, and we needed a goal scorer

@Cascade L I didn't say he would have, but life's not Cavani vs Sancho. You said Sancho isn't a goal scorer, he most definitely is though, to say otherwise is just idiocy or denial

@CrossxFir3 In what league? Trust me, Sancho would not have headed the ball like cavani did today. What has Sancho done this season?

He got 20 goals and 20 assists in all comps at 20 years old. How is he not a goal scorer?

imagine Rashford/Martial + Cavani/Greenwood + Sancho as our front three 🤩

Rashford went missing until the 92nd minute

Marcus WELBECK MP

@alan cibiz he gave nothing, greenwood was hooked for missing chances but at least he got into the positions

I really don’t know what’s Marcus doing during the match , not even pressing with Bruno Fred and vdb

Given David was sat in the stands, his injury is probably not that bad. Defo don't want him to get an injury, but it would be nice to see Dean get a run of games

Van De Beek was the one who was ticking the midfield

What app is that? For those statistics and all that

@Albert Spice I was looking for it myself, I typed in Xg football stats and its the first thing that came up.

@JustAnother FootballFan thanks bruv, legend

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How bad is telles injury and will he be able to play next week

People will say I am crazy, but Daniel James was putting quite a few very good crosses from the right last year with no one cutting them. I think he might be useful to fill that right side for now.

@sapaajabolehhh I mean our right flank has zero attacking thread and Dan James did play well there during the first 3 month during last season. It is not about just crossing the ball, with his speed he was stretching the field and doing nice link up play. He also presses a lot, which is important in today's game. Our left flank is so congested that for example yesterday , just being able to attack from our right flank gave us the first goal.

@Daniel Villiersanyway I'm still confused about your first comment and your reply.. do you want to talk about Dan James or Marcus Rashford?

@Daniel Villiers yes that's what we call potential. Dan James has that potential, doesn't mean that he is at that level right now. Football is not only about crossing the ball to your teammates. Football nowadays has been focusing on strategies and/or other aspects. Only able to cross the ball accurately doesn't mean that he deserves to play from the first minutes.. that's why I said we wait until 2 or 3 years later.

@sapaajabolehhh Look at Marcus rashford goal at start of last year, it was mostly James crossing from the right to him. I know it sounds crazy, he is also very young. People tend to write off players here so much. I watched Rashford 75 goal video yesterday, he could clearly challenge Rooney goal record of 250 for us, if he has no major injury. 9 years with 20 goal would do it, he already has like 8 goals this season. and 23 last year even if he as injured like for 3 month. This guy people called Trashford 18 month ago.

not yet, let's wait for 2 or 3 years later

#7 curse IS OVER

0-0 vs PSG

I thought it was dumb not playing Van de beek as a right sided midfielder since both matic and Fred are left footed they both drifted to the left side where van de beek was and the right side of the field was left empty

Bruno needs to take calculated risks. He's giving the ball away too much these days

@AZ If that means that he scores or assists nearly a goal a game then you're damn right I do. You're happy with our other plays who just plod around? United were all about risk taking and attacking play, go watch Burnley if you want boring risk averse football.

@AZ am i okay with having the most creative and highest scoring midfielder in world football? YES, AND I DONT WANNA CHANGE HIM AT ALL

His goal and assist output is higher than any midfielder in world football and you wanna criticise him for taking risks? You're more boring than Jose at United, and wrong.

@Matt J so you're OK with him losing the ball 20+ times a game?

That's just the player Bruno is, you take away his fiery attitude and risk taking then you take away a huge part of what makes him the player he is. It's the same thing people were crying for about Rooney and then when he tempered that he list that edge that made him unique. Bruno is absolutely fine and the least of our concerns. It's the other players that need to get a bit of passion. There is nothing wrong with Oles man management skills. In fact it's one of his best qualities. Mourinho would hate Bruno and blunt his game, he would be the worst manager for him.