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Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace match thread
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viveasheagle
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Deserved win and i thought we had a couple of decent chances in the first half - particularly the Munoz header (he is actually really good in the air but he seemed to slightly miss time his header) and although United had chances they were not as clear cut as ours.
We can have a pop at some of our players but both Kamada and Mitchell were important in keeping the clean sheet but the centre 3 all were excellent as was Henderson.
Will be interesting to see which central combination Glasner picks now Wharton is returning to full fitness. Hughes and Lerma have both been playing well but loved one of Wharton's interceptions late in the game where is ability to anticipate what an opponent is going to do is so elite.
We can have a pop at some of our players but both Kamada and Mitchell were important in keeping the clean sheet but the centre 3 all were excellent as was Henderson.
Will be interesting to see which central combination Glasner picks now Wharton is returning to full fitness. Hughes and Lerma have both been playing well but loved one of Wharton's interceptions late in the game where is ability to anticipate what an opponent is going to do is so elite.
Jimmy Doyle
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I thought Mitchell had a very good game. He worked tirelessly and was unlucky not to have an assist. In midfield it's Hughes and Wharton together for me. Hughsey's tenacity and Wharton's creativity will complement each other. It's good that we have options again.
Gary St.Andrews
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Listened to the match on the radio and the commentary sounded like one way traffic after 20 minutes and we were unlucky not to be leading at half time. Our counter and press is working well now and how good is it to see Wharton back in the middle again, he is head and shoulders way better than Mainoo at Man Utd.
briandavis
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With my age and the time difference, I find it difficult to catch the late evening games here in Thailand. But sad to have missed this live, obviously. I can catch a re-run of the game here shortly, a more convenient time.
Love beating United and seeing them in a mess, which has lasted quite some time now. I rather hoped the Palace fans might start singing "Glory, glory, Man Utd" and start falling about laughing!
Love beating United and seeing them in a mess, which has lasted quite some time now. I rather hoped the Palace fans might start singing "Glory, glory, Man Utd" and start falling about laughing!
what a lovely sunday palace winning Mateta scoring , betting on matty to score then double up with palace win ,150 in winnings , and my brisket just melted in the mouth , you cant get much better .
after the game something i noticed , we play like a group of friends , lots of bromance going on , hope we can keep them altogether next season , Glasner has them all working for each other , thats so good to see , all in all we could get top 10 this season we are only 10 points from top 6 , but we need to keep winning to even have a look at them heady heights , onwards and upwards COYP
after the game something i noticed , we play like a group of friends , lots of bromance going on , hope we can keep them altogether next season , Glasner has them all working for each other , thats so good to see , all in all we could get top 10 this season we are only 10 points from top 6 , but we need to keep winning to even have a look at them heady heights , onwards and upwards COYP
Palacesince64
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That’s a risky statement to make on HOL. There are people on here with dirty minds.
silvertop
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I said that during the Euros and was poo pooed on here.
I still think Spain would have won, but we would have given them a better game with Wharton playing.
silvertop
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On a slight negative, bring on Eze - score within a couple of minutes.
Bring on Wharton - score within a couple of minutes.
Inspired subs or limited squad?
Bring on Wharton - score within a couple of minutes.
Inspired subs or limited squad?
To be fair to Mainoo they are very different players Wharton probably more of a 6 and Mainoo an 8.
But given the choice, I'd rather have Warton.
Lets go with both!
Suspect he'll rest a few for Donny, but hopefully we'll see our best starting 11 out against Everton. V tricky game given their form.
Great victory and generally our away formation and form are a massive positive.
Big mention to Richards for his 2nd half performance as he was immense against a tricky winger (after struggling a little in the 1st half).
However, unfortunately Kamada was again very disappointing. As it was an early kick off i didn't fancy my normal pre match pint so took my seat early. I had a good look at the warm up.
It has to be said Kamada's body language isn't the best (reminds me of Julian Gray - remember him), however, what was particularly interesting was the shooting drill the attacking players took part in.
Usually this entails the players lining up playing a one two with the coach who knocks it left or right for them to shoot 1st time. I noticed the coach always put it on their preferred foot - so Hughes always got a left and Lerma always a right. I thought this might make sense for the midfielders but he did the same for Sarr and Kamada (interestingly Mateta did almost all shots with his weaker left foot).
Anyway Kamada often took a touch before he shot, and only sometimes as the ball wasn't the best. He also moved off to collect the balls etc so 'missed' a number of opportunities. It was as if he wasn't taking it that seriously. I was surprised the coach didn't force the players to use their weaker foot at least some of the time and that the players wouldn't want to try it. Anyway, during the game Kamada had an early chance on his left. He didn't shoot and took an awful touch which dragged him wide.
If he had been better prepared, who knows!
It does appear his confidence is shot and he seems unable to dribble with the ball. However, generally his effort is just unacceptable. In the first half he was back helping out the defence and went to close down the full back who dropped a shoulder and crossed the ball. Kamada didn't even put a foot out to try and stop the cross.
Let's see how he gets on against Donny, but he definitely needs to up his game
I suppose if he plays - and I would have thought Esse or Devenney should be ahead of him - and performs well a League 2 team might come in for him in the summer
ASCPFC
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Was Esse already injured yesterday? I would have started him over Kamada.
I think it is a bit early for a player still learning the system etc. A few minutes as a sub when chasing the game is fine. Starting an EPL game another. Having said that we might see him start against Doncaster or at least get substantial playing time.
Clearly this was another great away win against a very poor Man U. I just wish we could keep hold of the ball more when playing out from the back rather than just keep pumping it in to any mans land, it really is sloppy when giving the ball back to the opposition so easily. However, forgetting the latter, it was a great performance to come away with the win and for that I am very grateful!
i'm guessing Kamada, Eddie N and Esse as the front 3 with Sarr and JP on the bench as both need a rest.
Eagleman13
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Wrong position AS, Esse plays on the right in Sarrs position, Kamada, well doesn't really play, anywhere, truth be told.
silvertop
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I had hoped he might be one who can switch, but according to transfermarkt (OK, but they know more than me!) he is central/right.
Never left.
Sadly.
silvertop
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I hope so (with Eze also rested).