Manchester Utd vs Aston Villa Post-Match Thread

[Dave]

Can't, at the moment, think of a league season quite like this, started crap, then went on a brilliant run, then went back to crap, let's hope it can finish on, well a another brilliant run is perhaps asking for too much, but a better run than Liverpool and Chelsea.

If we count the 5-1 against Newcastle as "started crap", then 23-24 broadly followed the same path. That finished on an improved, if still inconsistent run.

Which would probably be enough this year if we can drag our form up to the dizzying heights of "inconsistent".

[jwarry]

Abraham needs to start a couple of games to get himself up to speed. UE isn't giving him that chance. Failing that, why not try starting them together. Just try something different ffs! That result was entirely predictable! A terrible 2026 so far.
 

He’s going to be another who takes half a season to be coached and learn how to play under Unai.  Hopefully he will come good next season

[eamonn]

Only silver lining was that we got a decision at Old Trafford (though fwiw, it was never a goal, Onana clearly interfering with play in my view).1

He didn't touch the ball nor block thr goalies view.

[Meanwood Villa]

Can't, at the moment, think of a league season quite like this, started crap, then went on a brilliant run, then went back to crap, let's hope it can finish on, well a another brilliant run is perhaps asking for too much, but a better run than Liverpool and Chelsea.

If we count the 5-1 against Newcastle as "started crap", then 23-24 broadly followed the same path. That finished on an improved, if still inconsistent run.

Which would probably be enough this year if we can drag our form up to the dizzying heights of "inconsistent".

We got nine points from our last eight in 23/24. I don't think that will be good enough this year.

[eye digress]

Only silver lining was that we got a decision at Old Trafford (though fwiw, it was never a goal, Onana clearly interfering with play in my view).1

He didn't touch the ball nor block thr goalies view.

Yes, am sure you're right that it conforms to the current laws.

However, in my view: since (i) Onana is the last player the ball must pass before the keeper, and (ii) the keeper has to factor in the possibility that Onana may divert the ball, he was most certainly interfering with the keeper's perception of the situation, and therefore with play.

In any event, I felt sure they would find some reason to disallow it, so was pretty surprised it was given!

[eye digress]

Can't, at the moment, think of a league season quite like this, started crap, then went on a brilliant run, then went back to crap, let's hope it can finish on, well a another brilliant run is perhaps asking for too much, but a better run than Liverpool and Chelsea.

If we count the 5-1 against Newcastle as "started crap", then 23-24 broadly followed the same path. That finished on an improved, if still inconsistent run.

Which would probably be enough this year if we can drag our form up to the dizzying heights of "inconsistent".

Think we were showing signs of rebirth about now - around the Arsenal away game? Or was this weekend of the pummelling by Spuds at VP?

[TheToffnar]

I'd also like to add that's it's the first time I've ever had to mute the comms whilst watching a match. Neville was beyond embarrassing, practically creaming into his boots the whole second half. 

[VinnieChase84]

Digne, Mings, Watkins, and Buendia - shouldnt be anywhere near starting players for us
Add Bailey into it as well and frankly its zero wonder

Squad players, come in for occasional impact fine, but starting - no chance

All need to be shipped out in the summer and we bring in some YOUNG fresh players who have upside. We now have a team where 75% are on a downwood trend of performance capacity - its now showing