Originally posted by knightmeisterI agree, I think Utd are looking nervous. The draws against Middlesbrough and Blackburn were games they would normally breeze through.
United did their usual netball style defending by refusing to get within 5 yards of a midfield player while Barca fought like demons to try and get the ball off United by playing the pressing game. Result? Lots of Barca possession , United couldn't hold the ball. United made Barca look good. I think I could pass the ball about with ease if you give me ...[text shortened]... and game plan is out of the window. He who dares........get your gloves off united!!!!!
I just hope they get a result against Chelsea on Saturday because West Ham always raise their game against Utd (especially in end of season games) and Wigan I think will be playing to stay in the Premier League.
Originally posted by PalynkaAre we supposed to be in awe of a player who is able to pass the ball back and forth for 90 minutes without providing any real penetration?
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United played into the aging Deco's hands last night, by sitting and refusing to budge from the edge of their box.
United got into advanced positions on 2 or 3 occasions last night, and should have had 2 penalties. Barcelona spent 90 minutes on the edge of United's box, and had 2 good chances (Henry's shot and when Etoo got through and could have gone down under Rio's slip).
I think it's a dangerous game that Ferguson is playing as any goal by Barca at OT is going to be disastrous.
Having said all that, if United had scored in the first minute, then we may have seen a more effective counterattacking force.
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Originally posted by Virtue76I think they got a bit unlucky at boro and blackburn but they have started to focus on results rather than the quality of their football. They should stick to the style that's got them to where they are rather than go into their shell. True champions are cautious and respectful but not fearful. To be champions of europe you need a touch of arrogance and to not become overwhelmed with fear. The signs that this team still has some way to go were against Man City at home where once again the occasion got to them. Ronaldo for example still has yet to prove it on the big stage . Cantona , Irwin, Yorke et al would have scored that penalty last night. The 99 team would have taken a look at Barca, had a bit of a giggle and gone at their back 4 licking their lips in the knowledge that they could always turn them over 3-0 at OT if things went wrong.
I agree, I think Utd are looking nervous. The draws against Middlesbrough and Blackburn were games they would normally breeze through.
I just hope they get a result against Chelsea on Saturday because West Ham always raise their game against Utd (especially in end of season games) and Wigan I think will be playing to stay in the Premier League.
Originally posted by PalynkaYou weren't far out with those predictions Paly...
Liverpool 0 - 0 Chelsea
Barcelona 1 - 1 Man U
I still fancy Liverpool to go through, maybe on penalties?
Man Utd are up against it now though, they needed a goal at the Nou Camp... I can't see Barca not scoring at Old Trafford.
My heart says it's a Liverpool v Man Utd final... my head says it's Chelsea v Barca - with Barca being the eventual winners.
Head says ManU v Chelsea
Heart says Liverpool v Barca
ManU should beat Barca at home, although the fact that they didn't get an away goal makes it very interesting. Liverpool need a goal at the Bridge (which they've never managed under Benitez) which I think they'll get but whether it'll be enough is another question.
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Originally posted by RagnorakI said repeatedly that I didn't watch the game. Nor will I watch tonight's game, unfortunately.
Ok. 😕
So Deco's lack of ability to run or pass or shoot had nothing to do with Barcelona losing the tie.
Where did you watch the game last night, btw?
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Most reports I read said he was actually one of the best from Barcelona. But, of course, I imagine he didn't run like a headless chicken so you wouldn't know anything about that.
Originally posted by spurs73United have their NAME ON THE TROPHY x 2.
agree with you, they may mess up the prem league the way its going.. even mess up both😵😵
Rooney and Vidic will be back on Saturday but we don't need them anyway to win the league.
Oh Carrick Carrick, he went to Man United and he won the lot.
(Just like Teddy).
Keep warming the bench Bent 😵😵