Manchester United cruised into the semifinals of the Carabao Cup this evening after crushing Colchester United at Old Trafford.
Here are five thing #ManUtdNaijaFM learnt from the Victory:
1. AS IT SHOULD BE
It is one thing to beat a small team, it's another thing to beat them like they are a small team. Like we say in Naija, make them know that 'Una no be mate'.
It is one thing to beat a small team, it's another thing to beat them like they are a small team. Like we say in Naija, make them know that 'Una no be mate'.
That's what United did today. Colchester weren't supposed to be an issue, and truly weren't as United dominated possession and play.
2. MARCUS 'RASHIDI-YEKINI'
Our No10 is on fire. Not just anyhow gas or stove fire, but firewood fire!! He now has 14 goals in all competitions which is more than his personal highest for an entire season....and its only December.
Our No10 is on fire. Not just anyhow gas or stove fire, but firewood fire!! He now has 14 goals in all competitions which is more than his personal highest for an entire season....and its only December.
He should have scored a brace, but Jackson decided to help him score the 2nd by scoring on own goal. We hope he continues in this form. All we can say is "more 'Ororo' to his leg".
3. THE FORMULA ALMOST WORKED
Colchester started off with the small team formula for beating United- sit deep and wait for the counter. It almost worked as United were left frustrated after the 1st half.
Colchester started off with the small team formula for beating United- sit deep and wait for the counter. It almost worked as United were left frustrated after the 1st half.
And then, when they were feeling good and decided to come out, a swift counter attack broke them down and before they could spell 'Hipopotamus', three goals were in their net.
Seriously, we need to find a way to break small teams who sit back.
Seriously, we need to find a way to break small teams who sit back.
4. NO NEED TO WASH OR IRON
Harry 'Okuta' Maguire and his defence crew were jobless for most of today. The defence spent most of their time in Colchester's half as United dominated play.
Harry 'Okuta' Maguire and his defence crew were jobless for most of today. The defence spent most of their time in Colchester's half as United dominated play.
They do not need to wash or iron their jerseys for the next match as they did not sweat.
5. GOOD OLD NEMANJA
Nemanja 'Agu' Matic had another 90 minutes of game time today after his return from injury. He had a very decent game, distributing the ball from the midfield.
Nemanja 'Agu' Matic had another 90 minutes of game time today after his return from injury. He had a very decent game, distributing the ball from the midfield.
He iced his performance with the 'jollof-astic' assist for Rashford's first goal.
IN THE END, It was a good win, but United have now cruised their way into the hands of Manchester city for the semi-final clash. It may be revenge time!!
OPINION POLL
Who was your man of the match?
Who was your man of the match?
GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED.