thetime Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Most interesting aspect of Jose is United's record against the top sides, that's always been Jose's strong point. Until this changes they will be languishing in 5th/6th place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 On a sidenote have Liverpool struggled against the weaker sides in the league again?,like Neil says they've been very good against the top 5 teams. Saying that they are only 5 points of 6th, so is that there Achilles heal again?, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 16 minutes ago, thetime said: On a sidenote have Liverpool struggled against the weaker sides in the league again?,like Neil says they've been very good against the top 5 teams. Saying that they are only 5 points of 6th, so is that there Achilles heal again?, yep, about as inconsistent as last year - tho a better side and less toothless with Mane.... tho still pretty toothless in front of goal. despite the high scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 hour ago, thetime said: I thought both sides were poor, huffed hoofed and puffed alot but lacking quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) 54 minutes ago, thetime said: On a sidenote have Liverpool struggled against the weaker sides in the league again?,like Neil says they've been very good against the top 5 teams. Saying that they are only 5 points of 6th, so is that there Achilles heal again?, LFC's squad is tissue paper thin. 18 year olds basically getting their senior debut at Old Trafford etc. Edited January 16, 2017 by Wooderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Wooderson said: LFC's squad is tissue paper thin. 18 year olds basically getting their senior debut at Old Trafford etc. and putting a £60M player in his pocket, too. In reality, TAA struggled a bit at times to contain him, tho did no worse than plenty of experienced and rated players might have done ... and made a superb long pass towards the end of the game. Far from a bad debut in a massive match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, eFestivals said: and putting a £60M player in his pocket, too. In reality, TAA struggled a bit at times to contain him, tho did no worse than plenty of experienced and rated players might have done ... and made a superb long pass towards the end of the game. Far from a bad debut in a massive match. Given the contrasting "form" of both sides a draw was a decent enough result. Utd's draw at Anfield in the Autumn was described as a strategic triumph for Maureen. For the record I thought his side was dirty and for the money the side cost, appalling to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsell Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 The United/ Liverpool game went as expected for me. Liverpool are a better team but United have a deeper squad. The bigger story is the complete failure of Man City. They looked absolutely terrible. And if I was a City fan I'd be bored shitless. Even when they win its not entertaining. Its looking like Spurs will be the biggest challengers to Chelsea now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 minute ago, mjsell said: Its looking like Spurs will be the biggest challengers to Chelsea now. still can't see them finishing above both of Liverpool and Arsenal. They seem to have sorted out their can't-score problems tho, which was holding them back earlier in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 29 minutes ago, Wooderson said: For the record I thought his side was dirty and for the money the side cost, appalling to watch. It's a Jose side, what you expect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 How off the pace was Rooney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, thetime said: It's a Jose side, what you expect? Not really his team yet though, or so we're led to believe. Load more money to be spent by your lot anyway. Saw more tactical nous from West Brom this season. Edited January 16, 2017 by Wooderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 minute ago, eFestivals said: still can't see them finishing above both of Liverpool and Arsenal. They seem to have sorted out their can't-score problems tho, which was holding them back earlier in the season. I'm thinking the Europa could somewhat derail spurs, depending how serious that take it. Although I agree that arsenal will finish above them, likelihood be out of Europe soon . They would be my top 3. 4th is going to be interesting. Liverpool need to get lucky with injuries, united need to start beating the top sides on a regular basis. Wouldn't bet against city going on a big run in the cl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, Wooderson said: Not really his team yet though Well he has only got a few windows to make it his team, before he gets bored and leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, Wooderson said: Not really his team yet though, or so we're led to believe. except he said he only needed (was it?) 4 players, and he got all of the players he wanted. Both him and utd fans are trying to revise history saying he still needs to make it his team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsell Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 30 minutes ago, eFestivals said: still can't see them finishing above both of Liverpool and Arsenal. They seem to have sorted out their can't-score problems tho, which was holding them back earlier in the season. On current form Spurs are the best team in the league. I wouldnt put it past them to inflict another hammering on city next weekend. I obviously watch a lot of Arsenal but we are not playing well at the moment. Plus we still have the febuary/march blip to come. before a strong end to the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 A lot of Utd fans havent a clue. Moyes was Alec's chosen successor, LVG proven track record and needs more time, Maureen plays great ball. A mess. Any side with Fellaini in it is no different to Stoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetime Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 3 minutes ago, Wooderson said: A lot of Utd fans havent a clue. Moyes was Alec's chosen successor, LVG proven track record and needs more time, Maureen plays great ball. A mess. Any side with Fellaini in it is no different to Stoke. I remember you saying Liverpool would walk into the top 4 last season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 1 minute ago, thetime said: I remember you saying Liverpool would walk into the top 4 last season Was wrong. As were most people tipping LFC for 7th this season. (I'm pretty sure the Europa league run to the final changed priorities for LFC. They didnt give a fiddlers about the league come March/April.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nal Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) If anyones been watching, Utd have been playing decent ball. Very attacking. Far, far better than LVG. They didn't play particularly great yesterday but that was down to Liverpools pressing game which is very good in fairness. Impossible to get a rhythm going and Liverpool neutralised Carrick very well I thought which was key. Also Pogba had a shocker. Thought Mourinho adapted quite well but it could've went either way in the end. Utd had a lot of ball in the last 3rd but Liverpool looked dangerous on the break. City vs Spurs at the weekend. Liverpool vs Chelsea the week after. Then Chelsea vs Arsenal. Big games coming thick and fast now. Edited January 16, 2017 by The Nal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Most of us need to stand back and laugh at City. A hotmess. 4 nil to the Blues of all teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjsell Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 11 minutes ago, The Nal said: If anyones been watching, Utd have been playing decent ball. Very attacking. Far, far better than LVG. They didn't play particularly great yesterday but that was down to Liverpools pressing game which is very good in fairness. Impossible to get a rhythm going and Liverpool neutralised Carrick very well I thought which was key. Also Pogba had a shocker. Thought Mourinho adapted quite well but it could've went either way in the end. Utd had a lot of ball in the last 3rd but Liverpool looked dangerous on the break. City vs Spurs at the weekend. Liverpool vs Chelsea the week after. Then Chelsea vs Arsenal. Big games coming thick and fast now. 8 minutes ago, Wooderson said: Most of us need to stand back and laugh at City. A hotmess. 4 nil to the Blues of all teams. Pretty much agree with all of this. Liverpool just suit playing against the top teams. United have been good recently (even when they were drawing a lot of games), they have certainly been better than City. Pep is having a shocker. Tried to change too many things and its now falling apart for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 15 minutes ago, The Nal said: Also Pogba had a shocker. normal pogba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eFestivals Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, mjsell said: Pep is having a shocker. pep is finding out what real management is for the first time in his management career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_triangle Posted January 16, 2017 Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 3 hours ago, zahidf said: Ha! they are keeping pace, but it does look like a 3 way scrap for 4th place between city, arsenal and utd. I doubt utd will pip Arsenal. I don't think spurs and Liverpool have enough buffer to say that. It looks like a 5 way battle for 2nd to 4th to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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