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What is the consensus on #WhiteLotus so far?

De Ligt looks like he’s had 12 rounds with Mike Tyson. Crazy to see

That second goal is incredibly bad from almost all areas of the park. Poor ball by Bruno, Casemiro too high for second ball, De Ligt’s positioning is legitimately terrible and allows the ball in behind. Icing on the cake was Maguire lack of awareness 🙃 #mufc

De Ligt costing us again with his positional awareness, or lack thereof - which is his worst trait by a long stretch.

Casemiro needs to come off. So far off the pace. Agree with Neville that Bruno right side OOP isn’t working. Need Zirkzee on the ball more and Dorgu/Dalot need to be more ambitious.

Kudos to Moyes btw. Both Harrison and Iroegbunem impacted the game. Harrison won the majority of his duels, constantly probed, played some awesome balls in. TI was very direct in his movement when he came on and crucially got the flick on for the assist. #everton

Slot sent off. He and van Dijk not stopped all game in the ear of the officials. Genuinely ridiculous.

Pickford rightly annoyed with himself. Stays stagnant for too long when Branthwaite clears in front of him. Cant get up and over in time. #eveliv

Really impressed with Zirkzee progression His off the ball work better than we’ve had for some years from a front man 5 tackles tonight in just 22 mins. You can’t imagine how hard that actually is #mufc

That game hurt my brain. Praying for an away tie next round #united

That was genuinely terrible from United. We’ve seen some poor first halves - Spurs and Forest come to mind - but there was nothing there. And in every zone. #mufc

If it didn’t escape Rio you know it must be a problem. If we don’t sell Rasmus soon, the issue would not just impact our playing style and success on the field but could equate to huge financial loss, as there won’t be any realistic buyers. Right now only Serie A could work #mufc

You see Amorim making fab progress each game (check the Mazraoui instruction tonight for eg) but you also see a major floor in his thinking every other game. To start the Dane ahead of Zirkzee tonight where holding the ball up is more crucial than usual = bonkers #FULMUN

Too much hype on Toby, sadly. He doesn’t receive the ball well, and too often behind advanced CM opponent. Doesn’t use half turn well and doesn’t check space around him well. Holds on too long, often running it too far. Doesn’t anticipate attacks and often late to the challenge. Passing is simple.

Quite obvious why Maguire replaces De Ligt but Rio, a generational CB talent, can’t understand it.

Garnacho is a beautiful player. Yes, some temperamental/ sensitivity with his mindset but he’s so clever, so relentless …. selling him would be right up there with the gaffe of selling Stam #mufc

U21’s a good watch down at Carrington today. Xander was delighted to chat with Bruno!! (I resisted) 😆 #mufc

Amorim: “I told them at HT to close the middle. Play wider earlier. We have to keep the ball. You see Rasmus wants to turn straight away but we have to keep it. Good possession and the simple things is the key to progress…” #united

It’s a terrible half by all the team though - except Onana. Amorim has to replace Rasmus with Zirkzee and a potentially a CM shake up. #MUNSOU

Yoro isn’t *that* far off in progression -but- in his position (CB), he is miles off form becoming a regular starter. Also doesn’t help that de Ligt is the central player tonight - who is better coming out with the ball in the youngster’s position #mufc

If I was ødegaard, I’d keep playing in the left half space and look to play in Trossard every time. Porto high and Dragusin all over the show positionally at RCB. Kinsky looks off it, too. Shoot on site #ARSTOT

This isn’t a dig, just how I see it. But Andy Madley could and should watch that game back and see how Kavannagh handled it. Look what such an approach can do to the game. A referee can make or break a game. #refereeing #NFOLIV

I’ve said it earlier in the season and I’ll say it again. #United should Sign Semenyo The perfect player for #mufc

We shouldn’t even be entertaining a bid for Garnacho by Napoli #mufc

It was a pretty special Cup win yesterday wasn’t it? The amount of diving and simulation on show from Arsenal was genuinely obscene. Sweet to beat an old rival #FACup 🔴

Very happy for Zirkzee. Great resilience from him … and the team The Refereeing today made that a poor spectacle, but we’re in the hat #FACup

Not great from either team so far. Look ok in retreat but really need more from the front 3 when we have our ATT transitions … Kobbie looks good again. Ugarte, Maguire and Mazraoui solid #ARSMUN

Slot really disingenuous in the post match. “Utd played a Low block and Onana didn’t take risks. They mostly played the ball long” At last there’s a weakness with this solid coach! He’s got emotional. And he was wrong. It isn’t what happened at all in the game. #LIVMUN

Keano spot on there. Zirkzee picks the right pass. Maguire should hit the target. Get your chest over it. #mufc #LIVMUN

What I loved today was the urge to play the progressive pass. It was so evident the work Amorim has done. From Maguire and De Ligt, to Ugarte, Kobbie and Dalot - players who have relied on the easy pass of late. Break the line in front of you. Football can be so simple 😊

#mufc as a Mel Brooks production

Would genuinely play Bruno false 9 today. Worked well end of last season. At the v least he has to be dropping in from his (likely) 10 role and make a 3 with Ugarte and Kobbie in CM. Garnacho in for Dalot would also work but he does love his compatriot so will probably keep place despite form.

Far too much snow for this game to be on ❄️⛄️❄️⛄️

That fateful summer of 2022 when the #United board looked at Isak and went for a young, unproven, and ultra expensive, Rasmus Højlund. These decisions have huge ramifications.