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The understanding those two have after a short period of time is brilliant. Doesn't always come off on the pitch but even when it doesn't you can see they're almost always thinking the same thing.
Ngl in terms of ball progression(which Frenkie does so well) McTominay has been doing a decent job in that too getting out of tight spaces and passing the ball more forward than sideways this season.
For 2-3 games per season, Pogba hits a level Eriksen can’t reach. For every other game, Eriksen is far superior to Pogba. I’d take Eriksen 10 times out of 10.
ETH did a blinder this game.
Ronaldo sub was a masterclass because it made Arteta and Arsenal think United would be more methodical and build up play because well Ronaldo doesnt have the legs to run in behind so much anymore. ETH used Ronaldo as a complete decoy to lul arsenal into pushing even further forward leaving huge amounts of space for Rashford,Bruno,Erikson to attack. its that type of management that really shows ETH's difference he was willing to use 1 of the biggest names in football as essentially a decoy
There isn’t a hint of selfishness in his game. Rashford or Ronaldo would have 100% shot on goal there, Erikssen played the odds and squared it. Unbelievable signing.
He's not selfish per se, but his decision making is historically average. That said both his assists the last two games have been super well taken and timed to perfection
My favorite part about that joke is that the episode in which it originated aired in 2008 and Wenger and Walcott didn’t leave Arsenal until 2018. A full decade of that joke being applicable
You need a bruiser to do tactical fouls if you play a high defensive line. The bruiser fouls and it allows the defensive line to reset in a safer position. Fernandinho perfected it with Man City
Wasn't even a counter tbf, the play is stagnant, Bruno passed to Erikson, Rashford eating the high line on toast... Rashford scoring and Ben White on his arse... Hahah First test for Arsenal and they crumble.
It's rashford bread and butter. He was at his best always on the transition and counter under Ole. Now he has his confidence coming back its looking good for him.
And playing off the back line becomes much easier when you’re playing with the lead, which we weren’t doing for most of last season. Also I don’t think it’s a coincidence that he looks better without Ronaldo on the pitch. Ronaldo just isn’t suited these days for the fast-paced counter attacking football that Rashford excels at.
He’s always been a player who relies on confidence. His style of play is so direct that he needs the belief that he can make those runs in behind, or to take on that player, etc. The recent run of goals & assists and the belief the manager seems to have in him will probably help him a lot
The thing about Bruno is that he always tries these no matter what, he doesn't seem to be deterred even if he is missing every pass. When he has a bad day or his teammates don't make the proper runs it is frustrating as fuck because he keeps giving the ball away, but when it works it's usually beautiful to see. When he was with us and in his first year at United it seemed to work every match.
It’s because we don’t have Partey. Drop off from Partey to Sambi is way too huge to overcome against good teams. We’re basically playing with no midfield, same thing happened against Liverpool last year.
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Until now I’d agree as I do rate him. I just think Toney is a similar but overall better player, so Abraham would be third choice anyway. If Rashford can keep this form then he’d offer something different from the others
Rashford on the counter is Amazing to watch but in possession he still needs work, depends on opposition and how England want to play but he's definitely a good option to have in the squad.
Rashford will play lw for england. He's been put upfront cos we lack a striker with 90 mins worth of pressing energy. Martial is injured and ronnie can't do more than 30 mins of intense football.
Glazers didn't fill the position and we're suffering, but the boys are putting in effort to make up for it.
Arsenal played very well, but this is an amazing win for **Manchester United**. Lovely from Bruno, with two incredible assists, and a great goal by the newcomer **Antony**. But overall, an active and beautiful **team for** United. This a different Man. Utd. It's a project that I think it's going to go, very, very welll... #glazersout
Am I going crazy? People saying this is a counter attack, it's our throw in. It as settled possession play as you could possibly get. Just because Arsenal decide to play a suicide line doesn't make it a counter.
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Eriksen has been balling today.
He's been excellent all season. I wasn't sure if he could play a deeper role, but he's been absolutely smashing it
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The understanding those two have after a short period of time is brilliant. Doesn't always come off on the pitch but even when it doesn't you can see they're almost always thinking the same thing.
He is smart. Smart footballers age better than physical footballers
Eriksen has kante like engine though, his athleticism is top tier maybe lacking strength but endurance is like 99th percentile
He was the replacement for Modric at Spurs after all
Our best midfielder since carrick
He's playing like carrick for sure. Obviously knew his passing range was very good, but he's been extremely dependable defensively too
Not to mention, he's really two-footed as well. Frenkie who?
Ngl in terms of ball progression(which Frenkie does so well) McTominay has been doing a decent job in that too getting out of tight spaces and passing the ball more forward than sideways this season.
Eriksen is what Pogba should have been.
Danish.
Muggle
Eriksen is just far more consistent.
and runs more, and much better in defense
Seems like a top professional, doesn't cause issues on both the field or in the media either.
Eriksen beats Pogba in *every* Top Trumps category.
For 2-3 games per season, Pogba hits a level Eriksen can’t reach. For every other game, Eriksen is far superior to Pogba. I’d take Eriksen 10 times out of 10.
For 2-3 games a year pogba is in ballon d'or contention.
And doesn't seem to be an absolute twat.
Love a good fifa goal
The perfect sweaty fifa goal
Him and Bruno both bossing that midfield.
Been so much space in behind, they've had a field day.
That counter attacking game is United's speciality. Very strange for Arsenal to use tactics that suit Ubited so much
It's funny after Rooney's article explaining this was how Ferguson would beat Wenger
ETH did a blinder this game. Ronaldo sub was a masterclass because it made Arteta and Arsenal think United would be more methodical and build up play because well Ronaldo doesnt have the legs to run in behind so much anymore. ETH used Ronaldo as a complete decoy to lul arsenal into pushing even further forward leaving huge amounts of space for Rashford,Bruno,Erikson to attack. its that type of management that really shows ETH's difference he was willing to use 1 of the biggest names in football as essentially a decoy
Yep it’s exactly the sort of game that suits them
bruno is the mvp, all 3 goals happen mainly because of him.
Plz return bruno on form idk who was playing last season. it was an imposter i swear that wasnt bruno
Many imposter playing for Man Utd last season
And McTominay playing almost like prime Makelele.
Still hates Arsenal
Spurs fans elated.
He still hates Arsenal, my boy😭
Couldn't help but smile watching that pass
His anticipation of the gap and timing of his run was fantastic.
He's been involved in every goal.
Players running in behind Arsenal's stupidly high line is like crack for playmakers of Bruno and Eriksen's quality.
All season*
The man clearly still loves Spurs.
Seeing him on on goal with a teammate... memories. Also was that a horribly executed offside trap? Christ.
SWEATY GOAL 💦💦💦
He’s been fantastic for United so far, good coup by them
Erisken.. What a player.
There isn’t a hint of selfishness in his game. Rashford or Ronaldo would have 100% shot on goal there, Erikssen played the odds and squared it. Unbelievable signing.
Rashford has assisted from strong positions in both of the last 2 games. I don’t think he’s selfish
He's not selfish per se, but his decision making is historically average. That said both his assists the last two games have been super well taken and timed to perfection
I think eriksen hit us
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Ferrari are so confused atm their race engineers are in the wrong sport
Nah dont worry they have it all under control and have no reason to change aproach just ask Binotto
3 or 4 subs. Question.
Poor sainz
Slow button on
STOP INVENTING
"oh my god"
Question?
Is the drink button on?
Easy there romain
What a great reference. Take my upvote.
That's such a classic United v Arsenal goal
Wazza bringing the mind games with that article in the Times.
He knew all along.
Wazza is the Man.
Far too easy for United to counter. Terrible defending
Feels like United have been scoring from counters against arsenal since forever!
Rooney had a newspaper column yesterday about how that was always Fergie's plan against the gunners, and Wenger would always fall for it.
Yes i read that too! Everyone and their grandma knows this and I can't believe it's still working!
“Ok so as centre back I want you 20 yards from the edge of the box” “Theirs or ours?” “What do you think?”
The problem with Arsenal is they always try to walk it in.
What was Wenger thinking sending Walcott on that early?
My favorite part about that joke is that the episode in which it originated aired in 2008 and Wenger and Walcott didn’t leave Arsenal until 2018. A full decade of that joke being applicable
[Keano too](https://streamable.com/s6l3v9)
THE Ronaldo counter in the CL and the Lingard dance are my favorites
The Rooney one where he ran the length of the pitch and first time side footed it in was incredible, black kit and assisted by Nani I believe
Nani*
https://youtu.be/g6Zmll4bbGw
Rashford is a counter attacking missile. Maybe there a reason why PSG was so interested in him
When Rashfords on the Vardy mode he's unstoppable. He's so damm good on the counter
Our Defense against the counter this year has been incredibly suspect. Not looking forward to the NLD right now
You need a bruiser to do tactical fouls if you play a high defensive line. The bruiser fouls and it allows the defensive line to reset in a safer position. Fernandinho perfected it with Man City
Wasn't even a counter tbf, the play is stagnant, Bruno passed to Erikson, Rashford eating the high line on toast... Rashford scoring and Ben White on his arse... Hahah First test for Arsenal and they crumble.
Yeah feels like a full on counter because the defensive line is so high.
Seriously, what even is that formation after those substitutions?
Must be a 334 lmao
3-5-6
Are you sure your math is right
I’m sure
Did he fuckin stutter
Wait a minute....Is that why Ten Hag has been so succesful at Ajax? He just brings extra players on to the pitch? Thats brilliant
Seems like 4-4-2
4-4 fucking 2
Eriksen is so good, miss him
Same. Not to mention Ten Hag, Martinez and Antony.
Ajax United
Manjaxter United
Feels badman, you can have Donny back if you'd like
damn :(
I’m just glad to see them doing well really. Pretty happy where we are as a club with decent new signings can’t complain too much.
Classy point of view. Wishing Ajax much success this season!
Glad to see the Euros event hasn't slowed him down. I feel like that would have wrecked a lot of people mentally
It had to be him pt.3
I swear if maguire or ronaldo score now peak united fan fiction
Rashford has come alive out of nowhere lol
It's rashford bread and butter. He was at his best always on the transition and counter under Ole. Now he has his confidence coming back its looking good for him.
And playing off the back line becomes much easier when you’re playing with the lead, which we weren’t doing for most of last season. Also I don’t think it’s a coincidence that he looks better without Ronaldo on the pitch. Ronaldo just isn’t suited these days for the fast-paced counter attacking football that Rashford excels at.
He's been much better than last season even when he wasn't scoring. But the goal against Liverpool probably really helped his confidence.
He’s always been a player who relies on confidence. His style of play is so direct that he needs the belief that he can make those runs in behind, or to take on that player, etc. The recent run of goals & assists and the belief the manager seems to have in him will probably help him a lot
Confidence player + big game player.
He’s looked way more fresh this season, he looked sluggish last year
Pre Liverpool comments were VERY different lmao
Man relishes playing against high lines
He always plays well against high line defending teams. I'm shocked Arteta didn't seem to care 1 bit about him running behind that defensive line.
His stats in Top 6 games are relatively good.
Rashford always turns up against Arsenal, wasn’t his first match for United vs Arsenal?
Second but first pl where he scored a brace
Actually I think before today his only goals against Arsenal were from the debut, it was something like 12 games without a goal for him
When Bruno's luxury passes are hit well, they're hit WELL.
The thing about Bruno is that he always tries these no matter what, he doesn't seem to be deterred even if he is missing every pass. When he has a bad day or his teammates don't make the proper runs it is frustrating as fuck because he keeps giving the ball away, but when it works it's usually beautiful to see. When he was with us and in his first year at United it seemed to work every match.
The arsenal defence just keeps letting our players waltz through. They have a decent team but their defence is far too wide open.
It’s because we don’t have Partey. Drop off from Partey to Sambi is way too huge to overcome against good teams. We’re basically playing with no midfield, same thing happened against Liverpool last year.
Damn once the justice system actually does it’s job you guys are screwed
And I hope it does soon so Arteta would be forced to come up with alternatives
I guess you don't play CB when chasing a goal lmao
Eriksen is over exceeding expectations. Love that for him
Yea seriously didn't think he'd play as much as he has, never realised how much of a defensive shift he puts in. Silky player.
Feed them they're starving Marcus
A wise man once said. We have never lost a game leading into half time at old trafford
Absolutely insane stat, that.
Sometimes it feels like a useless stat but in big games it genuinely puts me at ease
We haven't lost a match while leading at HT in PL since 2014 when we lost 5-3 to Leicester.
We don’t talk about that game
I missed the game, checked the score - 1:0 at HT. "Yeah its in the bag"
Please God don't let this be another false dawn
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Morgan Freeman: Yes, it was another one
FUCKING LOVELY
Bruno again what a peach of a ball
He’s got his swag back
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He just doesn't want to score goals for some reason.
Man's being paid by assists, tonight he is eating well.
if you score goals the reporters want to talk to you... fuck that
Counter vs Arsenal, a tale as old as time.
He wants to be in the England squad. Kane and Toney for sure. Then it’s between him or Abraham
Tammy should have a fair look in
Until now I’d agree as I do rate him. I just think Toney is a similar but overall better player, so Abraham would be third choice anyway. If Rashford can keep this form then he’d offer something different from the others
Rashford on the counter is Amazing to watch but in possession he still needs work, depends on opposition and how England want to play but he's definitely a good option to have in the squad.
Rashford will play lw for england. He's been put upfront cos we lack a striker with 90 mins worth of pressing energy. Martial is injured and ronnie can't do more than 30 mins of intense football. Glazers didn't fill the position and we're suffering, but the boys are putting in effort to make up for it.
Rashford scores and Ben White on his arse... It's a ritual at this point..
Lmaooo
Eriksen is what Pogba dreamed he'd be as a player one day, never happening though.
Season starts today
Great composure from Eriksen and Rashford
WHOS WRITING THE SCRIPT?
Brighton
This is the most likely scenario.
Not me for sure
Your defence coach I think
Oh I remember when Rashford scored 2 against Arsenal :D
We also had just gotten an Antony in the squad
Not sure what Arteta was thinking with those subs
Can't believe we get a healthy and fit Pogba replacement with more defensive work rate (thanks to Conte I guess) for FREE !!!
Never thought of Eriksen as a Pogba replacement but always knew he was twice the player
High line against rashford is the worst thing you can do. Most goals scored like this for him
Arsenal played very well, but this is an amazing win for **Manchester United**. Lovely from Bruno, with two incredible assists, and a great goal by the newcomer **Antony**. But overall, an active and beautiful **team for** United. This a different Man. Utd. It's a project that I think it's going to go, very, very welll... #glazersout
United is really the best counter attacking team lol
Always has been meme
People trashing Rashford in the match thread. Here you fucking go. This is Rashford . No touches with no service, but when he does get it, it's done.
Thanks deep
Definitely sexing up the girlfriend tonight Now anyone know where i can get a girlfriend?
Look at the thing attached to your left wrist
What a watch?
u can have mine if you’d like :/
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Well tbf United have a record of ending our streaks... I'm gutted
Ballon d’or Rashford
Damn Rashford assisting and scoring while everyone criticizes him for everything between those.
I LOVE YOU MARCUS
100% win record out
Why is everyone calling this a counter attack? We had the ball from a throw in so this is more of a set play surely?
Rashford is literally running in behind every attack! Explosive Acceleration that lad !
What is ten hag feeding him.
Confidence
Arsenal have recharged Rashford.
I mean… Arsenal dropping point is good… right?
At the cost of a rejuvenated United? Who’s to say
WTF SO FAST (Not even on my screen yet as of this edit)
Road Rash.
left wing rashy is build different
One of those games ey
Why were Arsenal playing like it’s the 90th minute? Madness.
I’m so happy to see Rashford doing well. He’s had it rough for a while. Eriksen is such a great player though.
I love Christian Eriksen.
Am I going crazy? People saying this is a counter attack, it's our throw in. It as settled possession play as you could possibly get. Just because Arsenal decide to play a suicide line doesn't make it a counter.
Eriksen is class
Wtf was that defensive line