“For us we don’t want to play against Liverpool ever,”
You F*CKING wot mate?
“We’d prefer not to play against them.
Oh, I see… just one of those joke things. SHEATH YOUR VERBAL SWORD.
“That is really our challenge, a good test. For the supporters, for all of us, going there with six points is good. Really our target is to reduce the distance to Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea.”
I have to say, I’m not looking forward to this one. Emery may have been bantering us harder than my dad does when he sees me wearing rolled-up jeans, ‘Look at those jack-ups you c*nt’, but be honest, the last thing we need at this stage of the season is a trip to Liverpool.
That said, there’s no better way to iron out the kinks and gain some focus in the squad than going to one of the best sides in the world.
I don’t think they are fully up to speed at the minute. I watched a chunk of the Southampton game and I tells ya, there could have been a very different outcome had Hassenhutl’s men taken a few of the very good chances they made for themselves.
Emery went into more detail about his plan.
“We are going to prepare first with the adaptation to them, their gameplan and individual players and after to impose our gameplan and capacity. We are going to prepare both defensively and offensively.
“I think first is to be positive in our capacity and then work hard. I know my past is to work hard, the present and future is going to be the same. After we can win, we can lose. But above all is be positive and keep moving ahead.”
Prattling on about hard work and the literal basics of setting up for a football game is all well and good, but this year, I’d love to see some of that research pay off during the games. How is the manager going to convert video analysis insights into something spectacular on the pitch?
Big questions are going to be had around the starting 11. Would he dare play Matteo and Willock against such a brutal side? Will he fall back on old faces, namely Granit Xhaka. Will he insist on playing out the back, despite the clear evidence the team struggles to make it work, even against shite teams?
Will we baton down the hatches? Or will we exercise some of that newfound mobility in the side?
There needs to be a progression of thinking this season. The squad has improved, the ideas have settled, so Liverpool should be the first chance to see if we’ve shaken the demons of the H2 of the Emery era.
One man who is dreaming big is David Luiz.
“In life you have to believe,” said the 32-year-old. “If you don’t try things you are never going to know if you can do it or not.
“My philosophy on life is to be positive and to be a dreamer. But understand to dream is one thing and to achieve your dream you have a lot to do.
“I can dream and we can fight for something big. That is always going to be my speech to everyone – it is possible for us and everybody.
“It is up to the team, the team is going to dream more, the team is going to prepare better, understand the game and that is it.”
David Luiz must be well aware that we have a very good squad this year, otherwise, he wouldn’t have joined. We have depth, we have quality and we have a few youngsters that could make the jump. Not title-winning, but for me, why shouldn’t we be challenging the top 3 with our squad?
We don’t have the Champions League to deal with like Spurs.
They tanked the back half of the season because of that trophy.
They basically have the same group of players.
With Chelsea fizzling out again after a good start and United looking limited, we really should be shooting for top three this season.
Right?
Am I being too aggressive?
Let me know in the comments you sexy beauties. x
Disenter “If Pepe keeps nutmegging people then he better be ready to ride some rough tackles, some of it will be deserved.” Totally disagree Looking at it from a different stand point, once you have nut megged a defender they are reluctant for it to happen again. Consequently, the attacker has got the defender right where he wants them . The defender will be reluctant to make the same mistake again so he immediately stands off the attacker …job done. If he decides to kick him it’s a red or yellow so is a win win situation all round. Why… Read more »
RH
“if you don’t wanna be nut megged close your legs, ”
Once the defender closes his legs he is not fully balanced and Pepe can waltz around him…
TR7August 19, 2019 18:21:10 Dissenter‘I think nutmegs without any end results is disrespectful. If you’re nutmegging another player to get a better show, no problem but if it’s to draw an applause line then it’s disrespectful to the opposition. If a deft pass can beat the player then by all means pass the ball.. not humiliate him.’What are you talking about ? —— When you bang out x100 posts per day,you just end up talking out of your anal rectum,or recycling statements previously said. Better still,you find comments in other poster’s and misinterpret them deliberately and instigate a verbal war.… Read more »
PSG have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches in Ligue 1:
L | 5-1 vs Lille
L | 3-2 vs Nantes
L | 3-2 vs Montpellier
W | 1-2 vs Angers
L | 3-1 vs Reims
L | 2-1 vs Rennes
Tuchel is way over hyped.
Funny how the ‘French expert’ on here kept going on and on about Emery’s away form last season but not a word from him re Tuchel.
I’m sure he believes that Emery is responsible for global warming too.
SilverhawkAugust 19, 2019 18:34:14
PSG have lost 5 of their last 6 away matches in Ligue 1:L | 5-1 vs Lille
L | 3-2 vs Nantes
L | 3-2 vs Montpellier
W | 1-2 vs Angers
L | 3-1 vs Reims
L | 2-1 vs Rennes
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Are you serious??Never knew that.
TR7
Nutmegs are considered somewhat disrespectful. People are kicked off the field because of it.
PhD
Tuchel is doing a much worse job than Emery did but no one is saying anything because apparently he has sauce.
Nutmegs are disrespectful 😂
Receding
You mean you’ve never seen players kicked off the field because they got too flashy?
C’mon man.
I thought some of Pepe’s nutmegs were kind of peurile. If you’re Leo Messi and you can nutmeg three players to score a goal then fine but in the middle of the field … leading to nowhere?
I may be too old-schooled though.
Laca nutmegged the goalie
I think its not the first time
The only joker who thinks I’m a troll is you… the archivist of Legrove.
typing your moniker as PhD makes me flinch. You obviously don’t know what a troll means.
You’re not going to bully me off the site like you did Nasri’s mouth, that’s for sure.
Dissenter : “Nutmegs are considered somewhat disrespectful. ”
CC’s extrapolation within 30 secs ; “Nutmegs are disrespectful. ”
This is what happens when people are invested in winning internet arguments.
Today, it came with a cool emoji, tomorrow it’s elevated to Dissenter said nutmegs are disrespectful.
Believe me Dissenter I don’t even want to counter your ‘nutmegs are disrespectful’ comment. Next you will say it is disrespectful to beat a team 5-0 just for the show when 2-0 can also get you 3 points.
TR7
Very well, we disagree … in peace.
Ask around professional circles, there’s a visceral reaction to being nutmegged which is usually to foul the dribbler, often time violently. Players who are deemed too flashy usually end up being kicked out of the game. Maybe that’s why Zaha’s send so much time complaining.
DissenterAugust 19, 2019 18:49:31
I think you have a complex.Not bullying you off anything.
Just calling out your incessant bullshit.
The fact,that you take slight on any form of criticism,says a lot.
You dish it out in your subtle ways,but when it comes back, you spiral out of control like a ballerina on LSD..
You are a joker..
So, continue as you were Ms Sandy-Camel-Toe flashing your wares for public consumption, attracting the adoration you so desire.As,it’s not me,banging out x1000 posts per day.The floor is yours.
Kisses Princess.
Have a good day ballerina.xxx
There’s a difference being shown up and being disrespected. Yes it’s slightly humiliating to have a ball dribbled through your legs. It’s not disrespectful in the slightest though.
Can’t help but notice that this difference gets lost on many around here, especially in the face of debate. If you’ve offered a ridiculous take and get proverbially nutmegged in an argument…that doesn’t mean you’ve been disrespected. Let’s not have such low standards for ourselves.
Ask around professional circles, there’s a visceral reaction to being nutmegged which is usually to foul the dribbler, often time violently. Players who are deemed too flashy usually end up being kicked out of the game. Maybe that’s why Zaha’s send so much time complaining.
I am not so lucky to be able to have conversations with professional athletes about stuff like this but without their personal insight, I would think that reaction is more because they’ve got their pride hurt from being embarrassed, not because they’ve been morally wronged or disrespected.
If we were not already looking at Eduardo Camavinga from Stade Rennais before this weekend then we definitely should be now.
Luteo
Even in training older players hate it when the young ones nutmeg them.
I wasn’t suggesting an established rules or anything just the mores of the game. I hope Pepe is quick enough to evade rough treatment and hope the referees will stand up for him.
Man utd fans are upbeat about their chances tonight. Boldly claiming a 2-0 win. I don’t know where that confidence is coming from.
Why is Nketiah playing for Leeds United U23s?
I thought we moved him there to experience first team football week in week out? That’s disrespectful to him and to us especially when we had other teams pursuing him.
Hal
97 % passes completed many of them rather risky
Player who suffered the most fouls
And other impressive stats last night.
Not a fan of stats usually but these ones are rather telling imo.
Did this PhD character get out of bed on the wrong side this morning?
get Eddie out of Leeds
He doesnt need that and ultimately we do not need that either… if he is to play for us
Graham
I’m happy to pass on the loose-screw dude to you, any day.
I’m trying to shake him off my tail. It feels like he wants to do a kamikaze on me.
What’s really extravagant about Pepe is his balance. He’s stronger than he looks and rarely falls down actually.
Have another look at those YouTube vids from last season.
Defenders couldn’t even foul him, it gets unreal at times.
Wolves to beat MU 2-1 or score draw.
Just for a little fun, if Emery were to fail this season, which former Arsenal players would have a shot at the job. Here’s my top 5 plus a few that didn’t make it. Missed the Cut: Tony Adams (repeat managerial offender), Sol Campbell (would be haunted by his walk-out but clearly has managerial ability. Maybe assistant job would be a fit?), Thierry Henry (many of us predicted his ego would prevent management success. He proved us right), Steve Bould (we’ve all had our fill of him on the touchline, I think), Dennis Bergkamp (fired by Ajax for causing unrest… Read more »
I wouldn’t be to worried about Eddie at Leeds, it’s only been 2 league games since he got there and the first one came too soon. Apparently there’s a penalty clause in the loan contract so they have to pay more if they don’t play him. He will get plenty of minutes there.
Already scored in the league cup and for their u23s in the 2 games he had, it’s a long season.
Dissenter
No thanks!
BacaryisGod
I’d go for Freddie.
Not Arteta.
Don’t think we’ll see any meaningful back 3’s till both Tierney and Holding return, there’s no cover at LWB and CB. Monreal doesn’t have the legs for LWB and Mustafi is clearly not in Emery’s plans.
433, it’s gonna be on Saturday and Laca will be on the bench this time. Ceballos, Willock and Xhaka in the middle. Emery, like his predecessor, likes Xhaka as well. Maybe Xhaka isn’t as bad as Legrovers make of him.
HalAugust 19, 2019 19:12:42
If we were not already looking at Eduardo Camavinga from Stade Rennais before this weekend then we definitely should be now.
16 years old and absolutely bossed the midfield. I thought they’d take him off in the second half but he played the full match. Pray he doesn’t get overplayed, we’ve seen what happens with too many games at too young an age. He was absolutely impressive though.
I think we should just stick to a back 4. We are not more secure defensively with 3 CB’s and it stymies our attacking flow.
2-2 today… MU Wolves
BiG
I think Vieira has to be the first choice of former players.
I want to see how Nagelsmann gets on with Leipzig this year, he is certainly at the top of my list.
This game will show what United are made of this season, same way away at Anfield will show how strong we truly are.
De Gea captain the Manure
Martial is on paper the striker for Manure.
I remember writing a 10 ten list of people not to get into arguments with and PHD is up there.
There’s certain posters that will own your ass give it back to you and own your ass once again.
Nutmegs are a violation on humanity. Always thought left footers were the best at megging people’s.
United have a good pool of rotating central defenders that appears to have a leader in Maguire.
This and the athleticism of Wan-Bissaka just means they have a very good chance at 3rd – 4th.
Always thought left footers were the best at megging people’s.
We’re the best at everything but don’t tell the right footers lol !
Tbf though all PhD offered up was an opinion on Lampard and people starting getting. All protective loooool.
I wouldn’t play Pogba so deep.
Maguire is very good with the header.
One to definitely watch if we don’t get Ceballos on a permanent deal is Houssem Aouar.
Scored a beauty last night and his assist for Memphis was something else.
Won’t come cheap though
Up to now, both team don’t look like top 4 team. The Wolves team still looks tired.
James Maddison if we lose Ceballos
Madison will cost an arm and a leg.
If Leicester can hold out for 80m in Maguire I shudder to think what it will be for a playmaker
Maddison would probably go to united.
Sorry but that defending from wolves was shocking.
who gave the assist? I have Rashford on my fantasy team
That stat say United have lost just 1 game in 83 when scoring the first goal?
Unreal if true.
We should spend all match hoofing the ball at Scouse
defenders arms and reap the rewards of v a r penalties
Man City would be 4-0 up against this shit Wolves side.
Did dissenter condone a bad tackle for a nutmeg earlier? Absolutely ludicrous stuff
Nice to see wolves losing, despite my liking their counter attacking play.
I still think they tie this one up
We’re the best at everything but don’t tell the right footers lol !
Hey death to all left footers. In all seriousness some of the best most skillful players are lefties
“I have Rashford on my fantasy team”
“Nice to see wolves losing”
@Guns, no manure fans blog available tonight ??
hahha no
I did end up with 4 Man U players on my fantasy team via draft…
SO that is why Im only asking.
I hate that team with a passion…. dont ever forget that mate.
That is a brilliant goal
What a goal !
Super goal Wolves!
What a goal.
NEVEEEEESSSS!!!!!!
Karin
Snap
Please don’t disallow this goal.
Get in there wolves
Hang on
VAR
Was that VAR offside, obstructing keeper’s view?
Phew
Justice. This VAR thing is becoming a fuckin’ pain.
Quite the goal by Wolves. They’ve been threatening for awhile now.
VAR gonna mean you can’t celebrate freely now
What a strike
Some top club’s going to pay an arm and a leg on Neves one of these days and he’ll be absolutely worth it
Adama> Mr T
I think the referee should still make the final call.
Have the ref go over to review the video. That’s how it was done at the world cup and other major leagues.
If a ball is played to a forward and he’s waved offside, he should play on, bury it and then demand VAR.
Great shot by Rashford there!
Oh that’s brilliant
Ha fuckin’ ha!
WHAT A SAVE
Great save there
United are going to be very predictable this season. Literally everything goes down their left hand side whether it’s Rashford or Martial drifting out there or Pogba and Shaw in support.
Enjoying this more than i should be.
This Adama Traore lad has so much muscle mass, you wonder it’s it’s impeding him on the field. An Olympic weight lifter will die for those biceps.
We’re the best at everything but don’t tell the right footers lol !
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What’s up ladies..? I’m unnutmeggable. Made that word up… It’s all how you stand and awareness. That said I know I could nutmeg Karim.. Lefties tend to stand with their left foot …back.. giving an easier wicket to aim for… for the righties. 😀
Hello gringos…
Feeling l8me we got our arsenal back..
Am I alone in thinking msguite is overrated .
Got to love that Pogba.. hahaha Go Wolves.
Very entertaining game. Wouldn’t be surprised if either side nick a goal for a fluky win.
Guns O Brix. I hope youre talking about the football
Midwest
I’m issuing a fatwa to kick the sh*t out of all nutmeggers
I am becoming a fan of Di Santo or whatever his name is.
Midwest
I’m issuing a fatwa to kick the sh*t out of all nutmeggers
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Hahahaha Ok Diss.. I’m too lazy to read the comments back.. very far.. so I’m just going to assume there was the usual back and forth. Debating nutmegging is pretty hilarious banter though…. not gonna lie.
Damn… if we can get any kind of result next week.. there is going to be some pretty mad trolls up in here.. I’m really not expecting much given our injuries and new players who haven’t had the playing time yet.. but if we do… I’ll be happy as I can be.
Midwest
Huh ? That’s a bold prediction my friend !
Good to see United drop points early on ain’t it ?
Happy with that draw.
Talking about nutmegging, not Liverpool
Karim-
Yep.. United are ripe for a banter year… Well If I can’t nutmeg you on the football pitch … I know I can cross you over and shoot the fade away on the hardwood. Either way I’m scoring trash talk points… It’s how I roll.
Mid
Damn haven’t watched basket-ball for ages but I still play now and then.
Well, all I do is shooting as my achilles won’t let me run for long unfortunately.
Miss my early twenties.
Karim-
Yep… same here really.. I helped my brother do a little coaching with my nieces .. U-14 football squad. And the stamina those kids have is unreal.. But I’m good for at least 10 secs of world class moves.. Kind of like Chelski this year… 10 mins then done. 😀 Enjoying the PL table at the moment… too bad its not December.