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It was the kind of convincing routine domination that has become all to rare since Fergie left. Reduced them to practically nothing and scored four and could have had more, so that speaks for itself. Much closer to the type of performance that qualifies as higher end, rather than congratulating ourselves for drawing 1-1 with dross last season.
The big win over Leicester last year, as Mou admitted, flattered United a bit. This one was far more convincing. I still think there's improvement to be made which is even more encouraging. |
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Could have been forgiven for tightening up after half an hour, given the struggles of last season, but we kept going and stayed on the front foot the whole game. We still moved the ball a bit too slowly at times. The whole team just seemed far more confident, aggressive and composed overall. West ham looked overawed. Very few games the last couple of seasons where we've dominated a team and taken it away from them. |
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I liked that approach of just getting all the footballers on the pitch. West Ham ludicrously trying to sit deep and spring Chicharito meant we'd have plenty of control over most situations. Less of the lingard and Fellaini types and just let Pogba, Mata and Mkhi play. Blind at left back too. Was a far more adventurous selection and it paid off. |
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Matic ofcourse gave that level of freedom and if felt like we had an extra attacker out there because of it. And he offers a threat himself. Not just an enforcer who passes it off. He plays it early and instigated a lot of attacks. Hopefully a permanent shift of emphasis for the majority of home games |
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But also we were just sharper - there were plenty of times West Ham had every player in their own half and we usually aimlessly spread the ball around the middle of the pitch ad Infinitum but not yesterday - loads of risk taking balls being played - all accurate and confident. Very assured - just got to keep it going. |
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The most encouraging part imo was how wholly unarsed he seemed about the move. Just taken it all in his stride. He's going to score lots of goals nqat . |
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Don't think Mkhitaryan is getting enough praise. When he's in the mood as he was yesterday the lad is dynamite. There are other attacking midfielders in the league who are more tidy with the ball and probably are more consistent, but in terms of pure dribbling and 'get you off the edge of your seat' factor Mkhi has my approval.
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