Manchester United 'repeated the Wolves exam' and failed again in the same examination hall (Molineux stadium) this evening, scoring the same 'marks' (scoreline of 2-1).
Here are five matters arising from this second failure.
1. THE THREE FRONT MEN
With Marcus Rashford out injured, Olè's choice of Lukaku, Lingard and Dalot turned out to be a calamity. Lukaku clearly lacked match fitness having just returned from injury (but he was still the best of them).
With Marcus Rashford out injured, Olè's choice of Lukaku, Lingard and Dalot turned out to be a calamity. Lukaku clearly lacked match fitness having just returned from injury (but he was still the best of them).
Dalot was surprisingly missing in action. He was first seen in the 68th minute!! Lingard deserves a full point and so will not be discussed yet.
2. WORST OF JESSE 'AWILO' LINGARD
This was probably Lingard's worst performance in a United shirt. After his initial first minute run and goal attempt, he shut down.
Lingard ended the match without creating a chance, completing a take on, intercepting a pass or making a tackle. To spice it up, he missed a one-on-one free header. How he played 90 minutes remains a mystery.
3. FRED AT THE DOUBLE.
Fred played at the base of the midfield today in place of Matic. It was a day of 'ice-cream and Alomo bitters' for him as he gave two assists; one for United and one for Wolves.
Fred played at the base of the midfield today in place of Matic. It was a day of 'ice-cream and Alomo bitters' for him as he gave two assists; one for United and one for Wolves.
To be fair to him, he was unlucky today as he had a decent game only dented by the error that led to Wolves equalizer.
4. MCTOMINAY'S DAY.
This was arguably Scot McTomininay's best performance in a United shirt. Playing in the place of Herrera, the young academy graduate was fired up.
This was arguably Scot McTomininay's best performance in a United shirt. Playing in the place of Herrera, the young academy graduate was fired up.
He scored his first senior United Premier league goal in classic style and could have got more, having missed two good chances. He was absolutely buzzing today.
5. LOST POGBA.
Paul 'Ikenna' Pogba continued exactly where he left off against Watford as once again the French man looked lost.
Paul 'Ikenna' Pogba continued exactly where he left off against Watford as once again the French man looked lost.
He looked like one who wasn't sure where he was supposed to be or what he was supposed to do on the pitch. A very poor performance from the world cup winner.
IN THE END, Manchester United started the match brightly like a halogen bulb but ended it like a kerosene lantern. Our top-four tires have been punctured.
Condolences to Ashley Young who was unfortunate to receive Mike Dean's 100th red card in the Premier League. What a landmark card!!
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