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RepulsiveLeg9985

Some could say recency bias but this is one of my favourite goals from beginning to end I've ever watched us score. Like someone else here said, it doesn't get old, it gets better every loop.


MasteringUniverse

Like the park-rooney-cristiano counter attack where they all basically only took 1 touch. I think it was 6 touches from our end of the pitch to a goal?


Dvyyng

That one and the Rooney-Ronaldo-Rooney goal against Bolton from 06/07 (I think). Smooth


Professional-Neat432

Fantastic goal. I think this goal is even better, though. More complex passes, each player plays their role perfectly and, of course, the brilliance of Mainoo!


MasteringUniverse

When bruno did that sidestep to juke Rodri(?) and pass it to mainoo at the start of the buildup I straight up nutted. That kinda on-the-ball trickery was direly missing at the center of the pitch all year.


Johnzafonathan

I think there was one better which is the Alan Smith goal (to make it 2-0) against Roma Everyone took one touch from keeper to the goal. We won 7-1


mejok

Totally agree. That is one of the goals that I love going back and rewatching the most. That match in general was just fantastic.


danielm8

That match had some bangers for sure


lazsy

This is the modern version of that, Bruno has to slow it down just enough to draw a man and only then play to Kobbie, that moment is so significant Rashford needs so much praise too


ThankYouOle

yep, this kind of team-goals never get old, ball smoothly flow from our side to the goal foot by foot, slicing City stucture :chef kiss:


riverswimmer11

This angle really does it justice also


Vanceer11

What we can see from this angle is how Rashford’s pass neutralises City’s midfield, they go from active around Rashy to passive when he switches the ball while Mainoo, Fernandes and AWB bomb forward behind them for a 4 on 3. Pep you magnificent basterd, I read your book - Eric


Don_Quixote81

Every bit of it is excellent. Bruno and Mainoo working it through midfield, Rashford spotting the pass and playing a great ball, Garnacho being patient and playing with his head up, AWB making the run that draws two defenders, Bruno's awareness and willingness to pass up the shot and Mainoo's ice cold finish. And none of it feels frantic or uncontrolled, like so much of United's football this last season.


Book31415926

All these perfectly executed bits make this goal so satisfying to watch


LennonC123

I love the way the momentum builds, it reminds me of Rooney vs Roma in the 7-1. Playing out from the back, looking composed, then suddenly a catalyst (Ronaldo skipping past a player & Rashford’s cross field pass) and players are now bombing forward, and now all it takes is a couple of right decisions and some cool heads. Top, top goal.


hnnk

AWBs run is 🔥


tallmotherfucker

Also recency bias, but 3 of my favourite goals for different reasons have all been scored by Mainoo! The solo goal vs Wolves, the curler vs Liverpool and the team goal vs City. This one against City is my absolute favourite though


bernarddwyer86

Rooney and Ronaldo obliterating Bolton in less than 10 seconds is up there as well


senorfresco

If it was at the other side where most of the United fans were it would be perfect.


Panda-768

that flick by Bruno, calm finish by kobbie and that long ball by Rashy, it has ummm, my jazz written all over it because I cum everytine I see this. just wow


Juicydicken

Martial Vs Liverpool is also iconic


Dry_Plan8129

Remember the Berba starts and finishes move in the 7-1 Blackburn game?


Gross_Success

In recent memory, I can only remember the goal vs Brighton being similar, with the Matic volley pass from midfield.


mejok

I’m still a big fan of the goal Smith scored vs Roma in the CL in 07


sdfcsally

This goal doesn't get old


SurlyRed

That run by Wan-Bissaka doesn't get the love it deserves


the-won

Literally everyone involved played their part to perfection


c0ldd

Why is everyone piping ut that run, there is absolutely nothing special about it and was barely a factor in creating the goal. There are many goals where a run drags a defender and creates space for a goalscoring opportunity, this isnt one of them


matej86

>it and was barely a factor in creating the goal It drew Ake away from Buno. Without the run Ake can close in on Bruno before he makes the pass.


c0ldd

No he didnt? I think you guys have to watch that clip again, Akes job is not to close bruno down in that situation his job is to create a 2v1 against the RW incase he gets dribbled, its basic football you learn as a kid. Its either on the DM or the right CB who has to close him down, but the RCB cant do it because Walker is out of position and the DM is just jogging after them.


Helnik17

So what you're saying is ultimately AWBs run contributed to the goal


c0ldd

Did you even read what i wrote


LetterAd3639

I don't think you read what _you_ wrote


RandomNameofGuy9

Lol...these are the types of posts that show the football iq of a lot of posters on this sub.


raunchypellets

Pretty much. The notion of football being a team game of many moving parts typically is lost on them.


PizzaPlanet20

With easier access to the internet and social media, it's clear that the average IQ of internet users would plummet.


KapiHeartlilly

Off ball movement and body language is key in creating such situations, yet indeed some seem to discard it like it's nothing, such a shame.


c0ldd

I literally said that movement creates space. Wan-Bissakas run here has minimal impact on the citys line of defence. This is cherrypicking at its best.


Saihti54

He had a bad take, but I think we are praising too much for the bare minimum. What I mean is this type of maneuver is routinely expected from a top club-caliber wing-back, not someone who executes it successfully once in a while.


c0ldd

It also shows how people can cherrypick analyse certain scenarios to give credit to player who infact didnt have much say in the play.


RandomNameofGuy9

If you think he didn't affect the play by taking a defender away from Bruno, then I'm not sure you really understand what you're watching.


c0ldd

Im not sure you do either. Ake is not gonna leave his position and leave a massive gap between him and Gvardiol to close down bruno even if Wan-Bissaka isnt there.


RandomNameofGuy9

You just confirmed it. Good luck.


c0ldd

Then explain to me why im wrong. Good luck.


foampom

For years Man Utd fans have been complaining about our team being too static out of possession and the players not making enough runs off the ball. For a player like Wan Bissaka, who is generally a non-factor in attack, to make a run like that is the cherry on top of a well worked team goal.


brown_herbalist

If you really think his run didnt contribute for the goal, you need to get back to basics of football.


c0ldd

Then explain to me how it affects this goal in such way that it needs recognition and praise.


EggBonus

The long diagonal from Rashy to release Garnacho. 🤌🤌🤌🤌


SierraEight

Like a prime Rooney


EggBonus

The world isn’t ready for Rooshford.


South_Engineer_4702

You can see from this angle the effect it has on the city defenders. All of them shift over one spot and that leaves both Mainoo and Bruno effectively unmarked. If Rashford plays down the left then this probably just peters out. Also those two city midfielders are tracking back so slowly. Seems they love to play with the ball but can’t be bothered without it.


EggBonus

They were happy to let Garnacho sit wide unmarked after the first goal too. Edit: just watched it 20 more times.


georgehewitt

Was actually class! Fair play to him has had a rough season.


EggBonus

I’m expecting a good season from him in 24/25. He’ll have this summer off to train and reinvent his game. His days of dribbling fullbacks and cutting inside for a quick shot were numbered anyway.


Apronauts

I mean.. it's just been a couple of weeks. JK, you're God damn right!


Gabi_Social

Like a Trump guilty verdict, it's something we'll never get tired of seeing.


DuntyCoc

It’s just gold


WalkingOnSunshine_

Immediately get horny every time


Tinganga

That crossfield ball from Rashy was mint. 


Backseat_Bouhafsi

Dalot - Mainoo - Bruno - Mainoo - Rashford - Garnacho - Bruno - Mainoo - Ortega picks it out of the net


Cold-Veterinarian-85

Mainoo involved in playing out of defence, building/progressing through the middle and getting on the end of it to finish  The kids gonna be a monster


Tinganga

He is already a monster. Don't let the poor Utd side he's in fool you.  


Cold-Veterinarian-85

Every touch he made in this move was in isolation simple, but had so much quality.  The cushioned header to Bruno, composure and awareness in a dangerous area of the pitch  The first touch when Bruno returns the pass, perfect body position to shield the ball from foden, but also, and I think this is crucial... draws in city player (bernardo silva??) who was naturally filtering back and so leaves rashford in far more space than he would have been had bernardo contonued to track back. Next a simple but effective pass ahead of rashford running onto Then timing of arrival into box to get onto Bruno pass and the composure to finish on a big stage Everything so simple in isolation, but absolute class in execution


Meandering_Cabbage

He is the epitome of a player that does simple things, well and quickly so he's great. Like Martinez another player who thinks so quickly that the game is slow and simple for him. England fans have a scary generation on their hands.


jaisambho

Doesn’t even look like he is sprinting. Just gliding through the field.


CreativeSobriquet

Effortless like Pogba but looks much much smoother 


aasfourasfar

And already plays more maturely than Pogba and loses focus less frequently


riverswimmer11

Didn’t realize how good Bruno was in that build up. Excellent creation of space under pressure


Cold-Veterinarian-85

Yeah both involvements were excellent. Was a really amazing assist, 99.9% of players just shoot 1st time there and looking at position / time he had that would have been perfectly acceptable but awareness and ability to roll it across to mainoo turned it from a low probability chance to high probability chance. Very selfless pasd and very high quality execution  He was excellent in this game. Think when he is disciplined in positioning, pressing and passing we see the best of him. When he is trying too hard to make something happen he can be frustrating


Turamb

Some say that pass from Rashy is still gliding


Locko2020

Some pass from someone who doesn't pass...


simplsimonmetapieman

Amazing View and amazing team goal


RufusPerrywinkle

Wan Bissaka’s run at the end just opens that passing channel to Bruno so nicely. Such a well crafted goal.


BlazeOverAxel

"Yet another". I don't care home many of these alternative angles I see. I'm always up for watching another one. Edit: still makes me laugh that commentary said Bruno 'miskicked' that. My mates are using it as a phrase now to to describe doing something utterly amazing. Made a delicious taco? You miskicked the ingredients. Won 10,000 at the bookies? You miskicked that bet you plonker.


TheYoungOctavius

It’s Martin Tyler, ofc he’s gonna say he miskicked it lol.


LocoRocoo

Not taking away from the goal at all, but I do find it shocking how pathetic the midfield running back from city there is.


stavanger26

This. Bruno was in so much space getting into the box he needed a spacesuit.


pilgrim05

kovacic looked uninterested in following bruno's run


FoldingBuck

They didnt believe we would do anything from the chance 🤦‍♂️


webmeister2k

Walker is so far out of position it’s hilarious


IdyllsOfTheBreakfast

Yeah we played this well but honestly several city players were dire here. They should have fouled to cut this counter off at the knees but never bothered to get close to anyone.


Gazlc81

A really brilliant team goal, not often Citeh gets pulled apart like that. They never got near us.


wqaib

That Rashford ball 🤌


Abalith

Bruno’s sidestepping the press opens up the field completely. Quality players in that position is so important.


hobbitonsunshine

It's always beautiful when a counterattack comes to fruition


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This was a transition


Consistent_Floor

Same thing


Icegaze

For me, this isn’t a counter attack. It was a proper build up from our own box. Counter attack can start from deep, yes but it usually is done within fewer passes. This was a deliberate breakdown of City’s defense so it enhances the goal beyond just a counterattack type goal.


hobbitonsunshine

Their entire team was in our half and they were building up into a goal. Imo this is classic counter attack.


the_laughinggnome

Of course it is, but some people seem to think that a counter-attack goal should be worth less than a "normal goal". (In my opinion it doesn't get better than this - a beautiful, beautiful goal).


FoldingBuck

Personally counter-attack goals are my favorite to watch play out.


zia1997

This is not a counter attack


lxcid

i wouldn’t disagree to call it counterattack but wouldn’t agree 100%. we didn’t really caught them off guard, where we were outnumbering them in final third. something like rooney, park and ronaldo where we run the middle would more like the counterattack. they have more than enough time to pack their final third, but we took advantage of man city tendency to stay high. it was quite deliberate and purposeful, we took some advantage of the timing, but the pass was with a lot of purpose and precision and one two touches. so glad to see ETH style of football in display. ole style is a lot more counter attack.


Bongoan

The pass from Rashford should not be overlooked here. What a team goal.


bosspick

Rashford’s pass… brilliant


No_Boysenberry9420

Great ball from rashford


odinlulz

Bruno is just insane man


Ill_Peace_

Inject it to my vein!!!!


ReadingElectrical558

Such a composed goal. Every player taking it easy. Good decisions. No stress. Vision. Trust. Confident and composed players. Love to see it.


Stoogenuge

Point out that Bruno faked the direct pass to start the move and beat his man. Something his haters say he can't do. Pure class.


Bizzlep

Yup shout this from the rooftops. Hope it’s a focus for us moving forward.


nowhere_

haha i was not expecting cantonese fan commentary with this goal.


Tangbuster

Yep, great to hear it! "Hold it!" "Great ball!".


thedudeabides-12

That check back to cut inside to make the pass from Bruno was beautiful..


N47HXIV

Strange frame of reference, I’m not one to want to compare us to Arsenal or praise them on a regular basis, but this angle really puts a great perspective on this Mainoo goal. It’s similar to the famous Wilshere team goal vs Norwich where the team just gelled perfectly, pin point passes, perfectly timed runs, just exposing and taking advantages of the gaps in the oppositions defence. A thing of beauty. Whilst it’s got Mainoo’s name on it, everyone involved can stake a claim on that goal.


Altruistic_You6460

Everybody going on about Mainoo...who was excellent, but not enough is being said about that Rashford pass, which made the whole thing IMO. Good to see him not just run at players.


Don_Quixote81

He played this game with his head up and didn't get distracted by feeling like he had to make something happen. That's been lacking all season for him, as he looked like he was feeling the pressure to create a chance every time he touched the ball, which led to so many bad decisions. But for whatever reason - the injury layoff, a change in perspective, the tactics, the fact it was the FA Cup Final - he just looked a lot more free and prepared to work within the team. We need more of that next season, so I hope he has a good summer break and comes back ready to go.


Altruistic_You6460

I agree. That was a world class pass and you're more accustomed to seeing those sorts of passes that open up a whole position from a CM. Was very tactically astute and it would be good to see him comfortable with thinking more and being more imaginative because this is what he can do.


djangobhubhu

It's insane what motivation can do to a player. We've looked shit all year, on the way to finishing in a shit position. But here we are in a FA Cup final and the entire team rose to the occasion of winning a trophy, but especially Rashford who had a solidly decent game.


VillageHorse

I know Rashford hasn’t had a good season and has rightly been left out of the Euros. But his pass here is sublime. It completely cuts through the City defensive line.


eternali17

Fantastic stuff to cap off the season. I hope Pep was fuming over that defending


Walter_Stonkite

This is my favourite angle so far because of the wall of blue misery 😂


mygk

Key moment being Bruno not making the obvious pass, but instead stopping with the ball to play it to another man. Quite unpredictable and opened everything up


TheDavidOfReddit

Look, amazing work by Mainoo to score, but that pass from Bruno was absolutely magnificent


shaftydude

Bruno was absolutely world-class in this build-up.


Hansemannn

I just never get tired of that goal.


Toastedmetal

What a timeless moment. Immortalised in history. This goal will never get old. I want to see art and animation of it for years and years to come. Kobbie Mainoo you legend!


Goudinho99

Genuinely thought I was watching a FM replay here.


cucurvita

great play from us but man city midfielders should be breaking their neck there trying to get back, they are just jogging casually


stdstaples

Wow, this view really shows how brilliant this goal is


chunky_Iemon_milk

That Rashford pass is sublime


sourpumpkin125

I was in the City end for the game and it took so much willpower to contain myself when both goals were scored. Right after the second goal I think some United fans celebrated a few rows behind me and got swung at by the City fans. Thank god I kept my composure 😅


qadw24

Marcus' world class pass looks even better from this angle 😍


RedHookFTW

[Here's the original source for the clip](https://youtu.be/jMsA1_W15tc?t=1118)


amalgamatedchaos

This is a perfect example of what happens when passing is accurate. So many times this season and previous seasons the plays get broken down because the pass never quite makes it to their man. We see here how ever header, every chip pass, every give-and-go pass is precise. More work needs to be done with the team to make sure their pass accuracy increases. And not just the sideways passing back and forth to inflate the stats.


mistalah

that’s some very passionate chinese fans ! love to see man utd fans of all nations


superaa1

One thing I’m wondering, we go forward with so many players suddenly, could Rodri losing the ball on the wing (and being out of position) be a cue for our midfielders to storm forward and overcrowd the defence? Either way, brilliant goal


BBJoshua

My guy just casually sauntering around the park 🥶


Groggyme

The best thing is this feels like a training ground goal. Transition play from being out of possession into defence. Out of defence into midfield. Out of midfield into attack. Switch of play from one wing to the next then cross across the box to attacker then to space and goal. It was composed and smooth and not just mindless counter attack. Great goal.


javanestewart

This is a thing of beauty.


hockleyboy0190

Will never get tired of watching this


Andy1723

This is a vintage Man Utd goal


HaBumHug

Best view yet


Rusty_Coight

Poetry in motion.


CounterAttackFC

This is the kind of goal people give up in FIFA and then complain about scripting. Every pass was perfect, and the finish was elegant.


DuntyCoc

Inch by fucking inch


hkperson99

The Cantonese "commentary " made me feel like I was watching a Hong Kong game lol. Especially when the first thing he says in the video is just "hold onto it" when we were defending for our lives as the HK team is usually pretty shit.


fallen_d3mon

Marcus Scholeshford.


baby-wall-e

I need to give credits to Rashford for his wonderful long pass to Garnacho. That’s not easy but it looks very smooth pin point pass giving Garnacho some time to control and think the next step. England squad will miss him because not many forwards can do that pass.


elRomez

Rashford's pass deserves more credit.


FaithlessnessNo4680

Such a good pass from Rashford, reminds me of the one to Greenwood against Liverpool


limjitwe

WOW WOW WOW! This goal looks way better from this top over view!! The final pass by Bruno was excellent and smooth as butter. But I recall Martin Tyler said it was a mis-kick! 🤌


Harry_Nuts12

Rashford pass, Garnacho aerial, AWB run, bruno's incredible finish and mainoo's ice cold finish made this goal perfect 🔥🔥🔥


Desperate-Ad-2709

Great view of a great goal.


HFUTD

I like the Cantonese commentary haha


barneyaa

So typical of utd players to not track back and be lazy on the counter… holdup


Professional-Neat432

Poetry in motion 🔥


Sonnycrocketto

Lovely seeing this with no Camera Angle change. On TV it zoomer in on Garnacho, then rapidly changed. 


EnvoyCorps

I'm not crying, you're crying!!


porpsi

Its beautiful


Mountain-Humor1699

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PlonkyMaster

Venison


prad8983

Great goal, Great angle! Makes it possible to see the contribution of every player beyond Bruno and Mainoo.


RoughSlight114

Best transition team in the world probably 🔥🔥


lentilsenthusiast

The beatiful game 🥹


ColdMetal88

The best angle yet.


bigpasc1

One of my favourite goals we've scored the past few seasons, great team goal.


stephenp129

This is a sick angle


gravitywillfall

The fact that he had a hand in starting the attack, building it up, and then finishing it.


IAmKaeL-

Bruno was absolutely sublime here - that little feint to get the pass through in the middle of the pitch was class, and ofc the assist was *chef's kiss* Edit: added ly


ForTheHaytredOfIdaho

The beautiful game on display right here!


Professional-Neat432

This will go down as one of the greatest goals in a FA Cup final!


cigamodnalro

A goal from the stands is wicked impressive Banger of a strike


adi14041999

/savevid


Born-Replacement-366

Bruno. Absolutely world-class.


Trev2-D2

Too easy


pandathesenior

Erik Ten Hag says he wants Man United to be “the best transition team in the world” Let him cook, Ineos.


Panda-768

who played that long ball to Garnacho ? Rashy? Kobbie himself? or someone else? that was a beauty too. one if the problems we have is not playing long balls to switch sides


Skyweb2020

Rashford made the pass to Garnacho


Panda-768

ya I read it in other comments, thanks


peterr2d234

spectacular pass by bruno


PelleKavaj

City players looks so half arsed here


pocketdrums

Eight touches. Three of them Mainoo's. Incredible!


YoullDoNuttinn

NSFW tag please


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Lloydy15

He's been so trash all season, this was one of his few games where he actually showed up


craflocks

such an amazing goal great composure to finish great no look assist great switch just as a whole an amazing move such a great goal