100 percent improvement from the Wolves game. To be disappointed to come away from Manure with only a point shows how far we have come in 12 months.
It also shows how far Man Utd have fallen. Thoroughly outplayed on successive weekends by promoted teams. Strip away the Old Trafford factor, if it still exists, and it's a disappointing result against a mid table side under huge pressure. Thought we lacked conviction in the first half when they were there for the taking. Handed them a goal but never really pushed on to get the second. United improved in the second half and I think a draw was a fair result overall. Very disappointed with our midfield, powder puff without the ball and didn't show enough courage with the ball in second half.
Heaton 6 - seems a bit unsure coming off his line. Involved in the mess for the first and didn't leave his line after it. Letting Lingaard get that ball second half was embarrassing.
Guilbert 7 - absolute bargain signing. Sharp on ball and quick on turn. Picking up too many yellows though.
Konsa 5 - the right choice to start but really poor for their first and got away with a huge mistake for Martials miss. Seemed unsure of himself.
Mings 7 - big mistake for their goal, took a chance with no cover near him. His unforced errors are costing us goals. Made up for this one with a fine finish.
Targett 7 - solid performance and an assist. Big improvement last two games from the Wolves debacle.
Luiz 6 - in the team on reputation only for me. Started well but a passenger without the ball. Far too soft physically, doesnt track runners and didn't get us playing second half with the ball.
McGinn 5 - really poor and in a rut form wise now. Lost the ball a lot and seemed off the pace without it.
Hourihane 6 - good first half generally but set pieces were surprisingly poor. Passenger without ball second half.
AEG/Trez 6 - AEG limped off early, Trez tried hard, made the Grealish chance, unlucky for the offside goal. But he lacks pace, and horribly one sided against a very average left back.
Grealish 8 - dominated first half and scored a brilliant goal. Quieter in second but still drew numerous free kicks, yellow cards and missed a sitter. Set pieces were average.
Wes 6 - held ball up well at times but forwards have to offer an attacking threat, he doesn't. Assist for their second goal.
Lansbury 5 - surprising pick ahead of Nakamba given stage of game. We needed legs in midfield but he doesn't offer any. Poor sub.
Smith 6 - set up team well but in game management remains desperately poor and reactive. No idea why Nakamba hasn't fallen so far out of favour, we were crying out for his mobility and presence in the second half.
