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Fair play to Newcastle, very organised and street wise side, came for 0-0 and got it. thought we played OK but just didnt create enough. Some tired looking bodies (on both sides)

Whoever thought Maddeley should be anywhere near a game between 2 of the top 3 needs sacking mind!

If we didnt know where we need a few more bodies for the rest of the season its even clearer after tonight, whether we can get them at an ok price is a different matter

Arteta doing himself no favours :(
 

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Arteta is thoroughly unlikeable on the touchline.

He is awful

And he has pushed it into arsenal it's a shame to see.

I mean that "pen" call there was a chance to carry on and play but they were too busy letting ball go out to hound the ref

Could have played on and if it was a pen it would be given anyways. Try and attack ..
 

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Great defensive display by Newcastle and frustrated us. Apart from the save from Gabby I can't remember Pope being tested. It's still a point and in a good position. Next couple of games crucial.
 

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A very comfortable victory.
Rashford scores .......................... again.
Another clean sheet, this time with Maguire and Lindelof! :eek:
Level with Newcastle having played a game less.
Brentford schooling Liverpool yesterday.
Luke Shaw was absolutely superb tonight.
Going to have an absolutely banging cup of tea.
 

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No comment from Eddie Howe about a side time wasting in his interview tonight then lol. Assume it only works one way?

Or is it only free season on one manger tonight? ;)
 

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A very comfortable victory.
Rashford scores .......................... again.
Another clean sheet, this time with Maguire and Lindelof! :eek:
Level with Newcastle having played a game less.
Brentford schooling Liverpool yesterday.
Luke Shaw was absolutely superb tonight.
Going to have an absolutely banging cup of tea.

Got some momentum, defensively looking solid, and goals from different positions. I’m certainly enjoying this season more than my Liverpool supporting mates.

We look more like a team than we have done in years. That’s down to getting rid of the right players as much as it is bringing new signings in. No Pogba, Lingard and Ronaldo, and the atmosphere in that squad is a world away from what it was a year ago.

I’m thoroughly enjoying this season.
 

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Got some momentum, defensively looking solid, and goals from different positions. I’m certainly enjoying this season more than my Liverpool supporting mates.

We look more like a team than we have done in years. That’s down to getting rid of the right players as much as it is bringing new signings in. No Pogba, Lingard and Ronaldo, and the atmosphere in that squad is a world away from what it was a year ago.

I’m thoroughly enjoying this season.

I think Ten Hag's an absolute revelation .................................... and very much the boss.
 

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Genuine question for the Utd fans.

At last things are heading in the right direction for Utd. What was the straw that broke the camels back re the Glaziers seeming to change direction in how the club is run. TH is being backed and he is showing to be the man.
 

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Genuine question for the Utd fans.

At last things are heading in the right direction for Utd. What was the straw that broke the camels back re the Glaziers seeming to change direction in how the club is run. TH is being backed and he is showing to be the man.

I think they are backing him in order to maximise the sale price of the club.
It's easier to sell a club trending in the correct direction for maximum dollar, compared to a struggling club in a mid-table wilderness.
 

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I think Ten Hag's an absolute revelation .................................... and very much the boss.

Liked him from the outset. He’s a no nonsense fella with a clear vision of what he wants from his players and, most importantly, those players appear to understand what is being asked of them. Last season they just looked totally confused.
 

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I think they are backing him in order to maximise the sale price of the club.
It's easier to sell a club trending in the correct direction for maximum dollar, compared to a struggling club in a mid-table wilderness.
I cannot argue with that in any way shape or form, but if they had done this a few years back the club may well be worth a few billion more.. ?
 
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I think they are backing him in order to maximise the sale price of the club.
It's easier to sell a club trending in the correct direction for maximum dollar, compared to a struggling club in a mid-table wilderness.

Guess it depends on the price - if Utd start to recover the price may go up - a struggling team may have a few dollars off it but the biggest issue any Utd buyer has is the stadium situation

Liked him from the outset. He’s a no nonsense fella with a clear vision of what he wants from his players and, most importantly, those players appear to understand what is being asked of them. Last season they just looked totally confused.
It makes the decision to keep with OGS even more baffling - get a proven manager in , results will improve.
 

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Genuine question for the Utd fans.

At last things are heading in the right direction for Utd. What was the straw that broke the camels back re the Glaziers seeming to change direction in how the club is run. TH is being backed and he is showing to be the man.

The club couldn’t carry on down the same path it has been travelling for so many years. It simply couldn’t.

And whilst there may be an element of truth in the suggestion that the Glazers wanted to maximise the value of their assets, I actually think that is giving them rather too much credit. The way the club is now being run is more, in my opinion, down to the manager.

I’ve said it here many times now, I’m absolutely convinced the delay in announcing ten Hag’s appointment was a direct result of him telling the club what his terms were. I genuinely believe he would not have taken the job if the structures in place had remained the same.

So if, as seems now likely, there has been a fundamental change in how the club as a whole is run, I give the credit for that to ten Hag. Not the Glazer family.
 
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