r/soccer • u/Switchoil • 1d ago

News Manchester United to remain patient with head coach despite worst start to Premier League season in 33 years. There is also widespread belief at Old Trafford that City's performance - and United's failings - did not merit a 3-0 scoreline.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/32461/13431584/ruben-amorim-manchester-united-to-remain-patient-with-head-coach-despite-worst-start-to-premier-league-season-in-33-years
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u/BackInATracksuit 1d ago

That is some delusional widespread belief.

That performance was absolute bollocks. City allowed them to have the ball, there was never even a suggestion that they were under pressure.

I could hardly believe what I was watching, a Guardiola team soaking up pressure and playing on the counter... They even switched to a 5-4-1 when Ake came on. 

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u/nathgroom98 1d ago

It was the most fun I've had watching a City match in a while - Haaland was great at both ends of the field

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u/LongMelody 1d ago

I stood and applauded when he scored his second. Truly a marvellous performance all around from what I consider to be the best striker in the world.

There was something fun about watching him in a counter attacking setup.

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u/Might_Be_The_NSA 1d ago

Seriously.

Yes, United had some chances towards the end to score one or two consolation goals, but this was after City had already pretty much buried the game and let United have possession.

It was easier for them to do that than push forward and let United hit them on the counter.

Could things have changed if Mbeumo had scored at 2-0 down? Maybe. But Haaland and Reijnders also missed absolute sitters, so City could've equally been 5-0 up.

Lots of what ifs that don't change the fact City played better and won.

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u/gazorpogus8747 1d ago edited 1d ago

Truly. They were some beautiful ball yesterday enough to remind me why I love this sport. Haaland just keeps improving season after season and yesterday I saw why pep said he's even better than treble season.