***Official Football (Soccer) Thread: All leagues and competitions Part 39***

[engscott]

For sure, the fact the League is even a conversation at the halfway point represents huge progress, thats all United wanted tbh

Liverpool are a squad in their prime, as are City for the most part.

The bulk of United's key players are still young and will naturally improve with time, none of the outfield players in first XI are over 27. Add in a couple more good signings and in a year or two theres no reason United cant be the best team in England again.

Could you imagine if United had Haaland this year? I really hope they go all out for him instead of Sancho. Keep Rashy and Greenwood/Martial as that inverted winger

[LukeS1]

Could you imagine if United had Haaland this year? I really hope they go all out for him instead of Sancho. Keep Rashy and Greenwood/Martial as that inverted winger

I 100% agree, Haaland looks like a better player, and a better fit for United.

Cavani has should that a true number 9 with good movement, hold up play, and finishing instincts can really make a difference. Haaland almost combines the best features of both Cavani & Martial into one player

RW is still an issue, neither Martial nor Rashy look comfortable out there but hopefully Greenwood can get back into form and make that position his own.

So you'd have 2 solid options at each attacking role;

ST - Haaland(Cavani)
LW - Rashy(Martial)
CAM - Bruno(VDB)
RW - Greenwood(James/Diallo)

[engscott]

I'm excited to see Diallo in the near future. James needs to get more exciting on the ball, seems better on the left and cutting in, but so so often just runs the line and turns around to play it back

[Midgetkiller]

Could you imagine if United had Haaland this year? I really hope they go all out for him instead of Sancho. Keep Rashy and Greenwood/Martial as that inverted winger

Raiola is his manager so he'll be demanding 10-20 mil for himself only to start yapping off United right after that. I don't think they want to give that fat sack of lard any more daylight.

Fernandes was a great signing, United's faith in young talent also paying off. Rashford went from a meme to being unreal. Martial finally showing glipses of why he was the the first Mbappe coming out of monaco lol.

We're in some **** rn Auba looks to have fallen off a cliff like Ozil after signing a big deal. But I'm not worried, Saka & Martinelli are leading us to the promise land. Gabriel has been a solid signing and slots in nice at CB. Tierney is going to be a star as well. We're just missing an RB, RCB, CM, and CAM...but we have some crazy talent coming through the academy rn too

I think Arsenal, just like United did, has lacked some real character for years. That Invincibles team for example had not just one leader, but several. You can be an average player on a top team, if you have the mentality to add to the team. Gary Neville wasn't really the greatest RB in the world to put it lightly, but his work ethic and mentality did wonders for the team and youngsters.

If your leader is Auba... I've got sum bad news for you son.

[LukeS1]

Arsenal have signed any good young talent in several years now

Giving a huge long-term contract to a 31 year old Auba was horrible, he was always going to decline into his 30s as the pace goes. Lacazette will be 30 in the summer too

The squad is a weird mix of aging talent and youth that isnt ready yet (and probably never will be good enough tbh)



They need to sign some guys in the 22-25 age bracket that can come in and make a difference day one. Smith Rowe, Nketiah, Saka etc are not worth waiting on

[LukeS1]

Btw Hector Bellerin is ABSOLUTE TRASH

honestly even by average Premier League RB standards he is poor, how he has consistently held the spot at Arsenal I have no idea... I guess based off the potential he once showed

[MatthewChav]

Btw Hector Bellerin is ABSOLUTE TRASH

honestly even by average Premier League RB standards he is poor, how he has consistently held the spot at Arsenal I have no idea... I guess based off the potential he once showed

Hya Lukey fam .... glad to see you bvack m8

Whatcha think to the Prem-Race this year then??

[LukeS1]

Hya Lukey fam .... glad to see you bvack m8

Whatcha think to the Prem-Race this year then??

Your reps shot up mate, what do you think of Diadorra trackies?

[MatthewChav]

Your reps shot up mate, what do you think of Diadorra trackies?

Dunno - not fussed!!

Do I getta see ur Tie???

[MatthewChav]

United top of the league, I wont believe we are serious contenders until we get a result against Liverpool or get to 25 games in


The Liverpool FA cup game could be a blessing in disguise, lose that and keep our focus on the league.

It's goin to be close between these 2 imho Luke!!

I lov the Home Man U shirt - I may get 1 and try an wear instead of Course Uni top!! Whatcha say??

[engscott]

Chelsea lose to Leicester...not great for United but I love it

[LukeS1]

Funny how Ole has had people calling for his head as recently as last month, despite showing continually progress and developing a great young squad


Frank Lampard has won nothing, finished below United last year and dropping off worse this year despite spending £220m in the summer, but everyone keeps praising him...?

[engscott]

I think more and more are calling for Lamps head. Will a manager ever be given time to see out a project hes creating?

Anyway, come on Villa, do us some favours eh?!

[Matty5RA]

Another poor performance tonight, but 3 points is 3 points and we’re back to the top of the league!

Really need our front players, namely Martial and Greenwood to start contributing again because their poor play/finishing is what’s causing these nervy games when we should be pulling further ahead.

[LukeS1]

Another poor performance tonight, but 3 points is 3 points and we’re back to the top of the league!

Really need our front players, namely Martial and Greenwood to start contributing again because their poor play/finishing is what’s causing these nervy games when we should be pulling further ahead.

Whats exciting for United is Pogba is actually living up to his ability in the last 3-4 games, been Uniteds best player of late

Whether he is motivated by a potential P$G transfer, his ego wanting to outperform Bruno to be the star, or just that United are competitive again Im not sure

[LukeS1]

Rashford looks tired and is nursing some injuries which has held him back, good to see him get a rest

Cavani is looking reliable and consistent whenever he is in the team


You're right on Greenwood and Martial, if we can get just one of them firing on form again this team can hit another gear

[engscott]

If Pogba is really fixed on moving along, but performs like this and helps us win the title than sell him for any asking price come summer, dont care. He's playing very well.

Fred has been massive, I'm happy they've given him time to adjust and show his worth rather than selling him.

Martial and Greenwood need to find that little bit of killer instinct again.

Bruno and Rashy need a bit of rest it looks like, Fulham would have seemed a great chance for VDB to come in and give Bruno a rest and obviously Rashy got it.

[MatthewChav]

Whats exciting for United is Pogba is actually living up to his ability in the last 3-4 games, been Uniteds best player of late

Whether he is motivated by a potential P$G transfer, his ego wanting to outperform Bruno to be the star, or just that United are competitive again Im not sure

Nailed on Luke mate deffo yeh ......... I'd not be suprised if he changed his mind and not go, then go nnd hirt poor form again .... I mean yeh he is an amazing player but only at times (not like 1000% of the time)

Though personaly Man U are as Big as u can get and yeah PSG are a great Team - but no-where near Juventus, Barca, Madrid or even both Milan's standards - it's prob a ploy like Rooney had a few years back (claiming to want a move or rather engineer one)!!

You ever seen that pic of him suited n booted Luke Gee, with White Trainers ???, Alpha AF or what!!??

[Matty5RA]

Liverpool just lost at home to Burnley!! Hahahahahahahaha

Get fuked dipper scum.

[Garibaldi11]

Lol @ Liverpool

[Dontoewsmebro]

Arsenal have signed any good young talent in several years now

Giving a huge long-term contract to a 31 year old Auba was horrible, he was always going to decline into his 30s as the pace goes. Lacazette will be 30 in the summer too

The squad is a weird mix of aging talent and youth that isnt ready yet (and probably never will be good enough tbh)



They need to sign some guys in the 22-25 age bracket that can come in and make a difference day one. Smith Rowe, Nketiah, Saka etc are not worth waiting on

True although I rate Saka, and I think he will come through he's versatile which is really needed in the game these days LW, LB, RW, CM. Smith Rowe is just a flash in the pan I don't think he will be anything special. Never have rated Nketiah he's pretty trash. Ya we rely on Auba too much he's just collecting a paycheck at this point. Anyway, I don't have any hopes for the team anytime soon...maybe winning FA Cups that's about it. Squad needs a huge overhaul. Glad Ozil is gone clear some wage bill, but Co-vid will even make transfers in the future difficult.

Btw Hector Bellerin is ABSOLUTE TRASH

honestly even by average Premier League RB standards he is poor, how he has consistently held the spot at Arsenal I have no idea... I guess based off the potential he once showed

Agreed take away his pace, and he's nothing sometimes he can't even do a proper throw in. Soares has been playing better than him anyway. I would actually sell Bellerin in the summer someone in Spain will snap him up.

[mandarino]

Funny how Ole has had people calling for his head as recently as last month, despite showing continually progress and developing a great young squad


Frank Lampard has won nothing, finished below United last year and dropping off worse this year despite spending £220m in the summer, but everyone keeps praising him...?

Lampard is just the Ole of a few years ago. Tactically naive vs top class opposition and just generally meh overall.

[MatthewChav]

A few minor shocks i am mildly suprised at in this weekends FA Cup, Southampton beating Arsenal 1-0 Bristol City beating Millwall to name but two

[TokenV]

A few minor shocks i am mildly suprised at in this weekends FA Cup, Southampton beating Arsenal 1-0 Bristol City beating Millwall to name but two

so close to a huge upset...

fukn Plastic City

[MatthewChav]

so close to a huge upset...

fukn Plastic City

Yer but at least most of rthe Big ones will be out with Liverpool playing Mau U 2moz and i dunno if Chelsea will beat Luton (but I do sense a "possible" upsett) and Spurs'll get past Wycombe and Everton past Sheff wed - but it'll not be the Big Guns this year making all the noises!!

[MatthewChav]

I 100% agree, Haaland looks like a better player, and a better fit for United.

Cavani has should that a true number 9 with good movement, hold up play, and finishing instincts can really make a difference. Haaland almost combines the best features of both Cavani & Martial into one player

RW is still an issue, neither Martial nor Rashy look comfortable out there but hopefully Greenwood can get back into form and make that position his own.

So you'd have 2 solid options at each attacking role;

ST - Haaland(Cavani)
LW - Rashy(Martial)
CAM - Bruno(VDB) So what u fink to da Man U shirt Lukey fam!!!???
RW - Greenwood(James/Diallo)

So what u fink to da Home Man U shirt Lukey fam!!!???

[MatthewChav]

how many players do you see?



lol

(Başakşehir - Sivasspor)



not gonna lie the black & gold combo is pretty epic



imagine this on a pair of grey jogger Matty m8 hngggggg

I see 10 players and yeh Token I love this Shirt yep - may get it 2 wear under my Uni kit!!

[MatthewChav]

how many players do you see?



lol

(Başakşehir - Sivasspor)



not gonna lie the black & gold combo is pretty epic



imagine this on a pair of grey jogger Matty m8 hngggggg

I'd outlaw ,my Team (if I was Manager0 wearing Long Sleeved Skin-tights underneath a Short Sleeved 1, like this though!!

[MatthewChav]

Dunno why or how Pogba has got away with it, but his Skin-tight T Shirt is'nt the same Colour as his Man u 1 .... respect to him here imho

[TokenV]

ooof that Racic goal against Atletico, crazy

here it is:

https://twitter.com/ElevenSportsBEn/...40109463388160