The English Football Thread

[1chelsea 864]

Man united are not convincing at the point if they continue like this they can't win anything

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

Unless something crazy happens like a bunch of our best players get injured for long periods then them finishing above us would be pretty embarrassing.

We're stronger than they are in just about every area.

Of course they are but they got immense depth in midfield, whilst we have none. Which is why injuries are exactly the point. We can't expect Hazard to not get injured again. We are only a couple of injuries away to look like a midtable team.With the big EPL money in, every team in the league has strengthened. There are no easy games anymore. It will be much harder to go on a run like last season. If United get some injuries to key midfielders they can rotate in Mata, Schweinsteiger, Blind or Januzai whilst we could play Moses, Mikel, Ramires or Cuadrado. I hope this won't make the difference.

[zolayes 14,489]

Man united are not convincing at the point if they continue like this they can't win anything

if they continue like this they will get 114 points GF 38 GA 0

[1chelsea 864]

if they continue like this they will get 114 points GF 38 GA 0

Will you bet on it? I know they have not play any team that can string 3 passes together it will be difficult for them even depay did not as well Rooney who did not take short at goal

[zolayes 14,489]

Will you bet on it? I know they have not play any team that can string 3 passes together it will be difficult for them even depay did not as well Rooney who did not take short at goal

I was merely pointing out the flaw in your logic . Read your post again and consider.

[iseah100 5,612]

United are a bit shit...

[ice-boy 165]

They are winning ugly but who cares they are getting three points

[Amblève. 4,995]

So much hypocrisy and double standards in this thread, lol.

If it was us scraping through a win it'd be seen as "Only results matter", "We'll get better, it's only the start of the season" etc etc etc. But because it's a rival they're obviously shit and unimpressive, which is true but such a shortsighted thing to say all things considered.

[Strike 7,217]

The worrying part is how good United have been defensively so far

[The Skipper 20,593]

So much hypocrisy and double standards in this thread, lol.

If it was us scraping through a win it'd be seen as "Only results matter", "We'll get better, it's only the start of the season" etc etc etc. But because it's a rival they're obviously shit and unimpressive, which is true but such a shortsighted thing to say all things considered.

It's incredible really. I actually commend Utd for winning two games they weren't their best in. People need to understand that whilst they aren't playing amazing they are still getting results. They're obviously still trying to click - it'll be interesting to see when they do. If they keep scraping results in the mean time then we've got a serious title rival.

[NishC300 1,865]

So much hypocrisy and double standards in this thread, lol.

If it was us scraping through a win it'd be seen as "Only results matter", "We'll get better, it's only the start of the season" etc etc etc. But because it's a rival they're obviously shit and unimpressive, which is true but such a shortsighted thing to say all things considered.

Exactly, when some teams win ugly it's supposedly the "stuff of champions", as for others they're just a "bunch of lucky morons".

[kellzfresh 7,229]

So much hypocrisy and double standards in this thread, lol.

If it was us scraping through a win it'd be seen as "Only results matter", "We'll get better, it's only the start of the season" etc etc etc. But because it's a rival they're obviously shit and unimpressive, which is true but such a shortsighted thing to say all things considered.

They're doing it like we did after losing to psg last season.

They won't win the league though imo, just because of the lack of goalscoring players in the team and rooney looks rusty

[Jase 43,479]

So much hypocrisy and double standards in this thread, lol.

If it was us scraping through a win it'd be seen as "Only results matter", "We'll get better, it's only the start of the season" etc etc etc. But because it's a rival they're obviously shit and unimpressive, which is true but such a shortsighted thing to say all things considered.

It's incredible really. I actually commend Utd for winning two games they weren't their best in. People need to understand that whilst they aren't playing amazing they are still getting results. They're obviously still trying to click - it'll be interesting to see when they do. If they keep scraping results in the mean time then we've got a serious title rival.

That is true but then again, last season they had periods where they picked up wins despite not playing well and it didn't get them anywhere. I guess you would just expect United, after 1 season and spending more than 200m under Van Gaal, to get better but so far, they still look unimpressive as last season and lack that distinct style of play or identity, if you like, that Van Gaal has talked so much about.

[The Skipper 20,593]

They're doing it like we did after losing to psg last season.

They won't win the league though imo, just because of the lack of goalscoring players in the team and rooney looks rusty

I'd disagree with lack of goal scorers, they do have Memphis, Mata and Rooney in the team after all, all who grab 10/20+ goals in the season.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

I'd disagree with lack of goal scorers, they do have Memphis, Mata and Rooney in the team after all, all who grab 10/20+ goals in the season.

I feel Mata on the right wing eliminates his goalscoring threat, while rooney has been looking like he's forgotten how to play striker position.

[Reddish-Blue 2,345]

I'd disagree with lack of goal scorers, they do have Memphis, Mata and Rooney in the team after all, all who grab 10/20+ goals in the season.

They still need a proven goalscorer (unless Rooney scores 25+, Hernandez scores 10+ and the rest of the team chips in when needed)

[zolayes 14,489]

lukaku double

[King11Didier 916]

Barkley, Kone and Lukaku are in great form. With the bad defending of the Soton players, they are making Everton game really eaasy.