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Old Sep 2, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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You've signed a hard working lad who has played out on the left for United and England when his correct position is centre forward. I think you've got a good buy, he's got a great attitude holds the ball up well and given the chance will score you goals if played in the right position.

Seems some are confusing him with Young


I feel for Mata, looks like he's just been shunted onto the bench again with Falcao arriving.

Lets hope they all click and we can get back to playing some exciting football, soon !!
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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Oh Wenger £16m Yeah because he is as good as Balotelli - ffs!
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Old Sep 8, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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Hopefully will see his first game at the "home of football" this Saturday
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
Hopefully will see his first game at the "home of football" this Saturday
He no longer plays for United so you'll have wait a while until the Gooners rock up at Old Trafford
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Old Sep 9, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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Yea think hes a good player, not got the skill of Rooney or Van persie
And i agree now we have Falco got no chance at playing as striker, but i think he would be better else where on the field either cam or rw

Saying that you can ignore his 2 goals last night for England, i also agree with your comment i think he will do well for Arsenal and will be good for England to have him playing regular in premiership

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I always liked Welbeck, but what chance was he ever going to get of a start given recent circumstances.
I think he'll do well at Arsenal, just hope he doesn't score any goals when United play them!
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by An0n0m0us
Oh Wenger £16m Yeah because he is as good as Balotelli - ffs!
will do well for us
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Old Sep 14, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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Encouraging win today but they need to do something with that defence as they was extremely lucky not to concede today. Also, Van Persie at the moment shouldn't be on the pitch - I don't know what is up with him at the moment but he just seems to need some motivation.
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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Well that was a refreshing change yesterday.
Not great, but a very good start given the last 12 months.
Still very ropey in defence.
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 09:44 AM
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Only watched the extended highlights but our defence looked better playing a back 4.

RvP should be worried. He looked a yard off the pace of the game and with Falcao's arrival its rather congested up front.

Di Maria has hit the ground running. Some of his passes were sublime but just his general pace and willingness to attack. Its like having a young giggsy back. Great to have a proper left footer on the wing instead of that idiot Young. Rafael was better going forward than Valencia who just seems scared to run at decences these days.

A lot tougher tests to come but small steps in the right direction.
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My 2 favourite players were Di Maria and Rafael, Di Maria was spot on played out of his skin, as said before like young giggs. Rafael was playing out of his skin aswell trying prove a point i guess.

I quite like young, don't know why he isn't played on the right now Di Maria is here, luckly welbeck didn't play amazing for Arsenal on Saturday.
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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Much better performance, agree with the back four comments and without a doubt Di Maria is different grade what a fantastic signing and very Giggs like with his pace and the way he attacks the back four, the pass to RVP was sublime.

Personally I would have taken RVP off for Falcao

Just pleased we got 3 points although Harry has never taken a team to Old T with the intention of winning.
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 02:52 PM
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Agreed but Van p and manager are quite close so guessing thats why not, didn't think he played the best, but theres still time, needs abit to get back to full fitness


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Personally I would have taken RVP off for Falcao
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Funkii Munkii

Personally I would have taken RVP off for Falcao
Really?

He looked fcuked after 10 minutes on the pitch.
Now I know match fitness will be low for a while
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 09:30 PM
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Yea van p isn't match fit yet either, should of swapped them over on 60th min
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Old Sep 15, 2014 | 10:13 PM
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Really?

He looked fcuked after 10 minutes on the pitch.
Now I know match fitness will be low for a while
Take off RVP rather than Mata for Falcao, not Falcao from the start.
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Funkii Munkii
Take off RVP rather than Mata for Falcao, not Falcao from the start.
Dead on, and absolutely.

Really looking forward to when Falcao has his match fitness back.
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Thats correct and Van p and Falcao are not match fit yet

Originally Posted by Funkii Munkii
Take off RVP rather than Mata for Falcao, not Falcao from the start.
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it was only QPR lol

lets see how they fair against better opponents
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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Pipe down, your mob have been none to impressive of late
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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Yes agreed but its a start, they needed to get a win under the belt to boost confidence

it was only QPR lol

lets see how they fair against better opponents



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Pipe down, your mob have been none to impressive of late

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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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Better throw another £100million at it!
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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being a leicester fan all i can say is ******* lol
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 04:36 PM
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Couldn't believe my eyes. Worst penalty decision I have seen for a long time but does not excuse an epic implosion of Spurs proportions. Glad to see the back of blackett for a few matches as some of his decision making has been woeful.
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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He's worse than Moyes
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 08:04 AM
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He's not worse than Moyes
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 08:13 AM
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Just shows what a phenomenon Alex Ferguson was
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 11:30 AM
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It's clear already this will be a two horse race between Chelsea and City and a mass scrap for the remaining spots.

None of the remaining teams are covering themselves in glory right now.
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Old Sep 22, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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I'd be happy with 3rd place, it was poor penalty which changed the game, to be fair Man u have just lost there 3 top defenders, and replaced them with a young inexperienced or average players, there looking really good on the attack, its just defence is all over the place
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