Manchester United vs Arsenal Match Thread 9/3/15 k/o 19.45 BBC.

RobertKK

AnimalRights wrote: »

His 14th goal against us!!!!

His first league goal, his first league cup goal, is this the first time United and Arsenal have met in the FA cup in the Wayne Rooney Era?

AdamD

Why are they all ignoring the fact that Fellaini hasn't got the pace to get to that ball before Kosc gets a block in?

fuzzydunlop85

Anyone wrote: »

I thought Danny Murphy had a good first half, haven't heard him commentate before.

I agree definitely better than Neville(Phillip) , Owen , keown etc

A Dub in Glasgo

Di Maria looks better this game. I love Keane's dismissive tone

keano_afc

Keane saying United have more threat going forward?

AnimalRights

RobertKK wrote: »

His first league goal, his first league cup goal, is this the first time United and Arsenal have met in the FA cup in the Wayne Rooney Era?

He was in the 2005 final..

Andersonisgod

It's an entertaining game, fun as a neutral to watch, it's a prime example why English team are failing so badly in Europe.

Man Utd are pressing but Arsenal have played past it fairly regularly and the space in front of their defence is vast. The really great sides cut through that.

Arsenal are noticeably playing deeper out of possession but they still look frail at the heart of the defense, that goal they concede should never happen with that many players in the box.

As I said it's fast paced, it's entertaining but Man Utd in attack look so one dimensional and out of possession there are glaring weaknesses while Arsenal, flowing at their best, lack the real killer touch of a great team and are weak out of possession even with Wenger's altered set up. From that point of view, colour me unimpressed.

Kerrydude1981

RobertKK wrote: »

Roy is great, doesn't hold back.

Ya,its a breath of fresh air

Upsetting the BBC routine of "everything is great and we all have the same opinions"

gandalf

I think we need to bring Giroud on for the second half. Wellbeck isn't holding the ball up well enough.

AnimalRights

A Dub in Glasgo wrote: »

Di Maria looks better this game. I love Keane's dismissive tone

In patches, he has lost the ball several times...he is a great player but far from it at the moment.

RobbingBandit

RobertKK wrote: »

His first league goal, his first league cup goal, is this the first time United and Arsenal have met in the FA cup in the Wayne Rooney Era?

Arsenal won the 2005 FA Cup Final Rooney played in that one.

keano_afc

RobertKK wrote: »

His first league goal, his first league cup goal, is this the first time United and Arsenal have met in the FA cup in the Wayne Rooney Era?

No, he played in the 2005 final when Arsenal played United off the park.

Fuhrer

keano_afc wrote: »

Keane saying United have more threat going forward?

Because they do

keano25

efb wrote: »

The game, unlike Roy, had moved on

The man fought wars for United on the field. Legend.

Danye

Giggsy's goal in '99. Goosebumps!

:D:D

keano_afc

Fuhrer wrote: »

Because they do

You're only allowed include the hoof to Fellaini once.

LuckyGent88

Gotta love watching that giggs goal over and over again

keano25

Class. All three lads enjoyed it!

Schwiiing

I miss the needle that used to be in this game in the Keane/Vieira era.

efb

keano25 wrote: »

The man fought wars for United on the field. Legend.

Hyperbole much?

gandalf

God could have done without seeing that pasty hairy chest again !!!!!

MythicalMadMan

Bring on Valdes and stick De Gea at 10

efb

United's best player under Fergie was Ronaldo

Schwiiing

efb wrote: »

United's best player under Fergie was Ronaldo

Paul Scholes says hello. And Roy Keane. And v Nistelrooy.

Mars Bar

Jones and Carrick on!

AnimalRights

Shaw hauled off...

shadowcomplex

Hope its carrick for shaw

PhlegmyMoses

Andersonisgod wrote: »

It's an entertaining game, fun as a neutral to watch, it's a prime example why English team are failing so badly in Europe.

I don't get this point. United and Arsenal are English in name only. Most of the players are foreign, as are their coaches.

MagicMarker

Jones and Carrick on.

Shaw dropped, correct call.
Michael Carrick yesss

fuzzydunlop85

Hmm would rather see blind of rather than Herrera.

Liam O

Ah of course, after a decent half going forward LVG is going ultra conservative.

LuckyGent88

didnt get to see the 1st half but was Herrera bad that he was taken off?

efb

Schwiiing wrote: »

Paul Scholes says hello. And Roy Keane. And v Nistelrooy.

You think any of those were a better player than Ronaldo??

AnimalRights

Herrera off!

The Moldy Gowl

2 very good sub choices

shadowcomplex

I would have left Herrera on and put Blind at Left back

efb

Anyway 2nd half Giroud on after 15 mins please Arsene

PhlegmyMoses

Herrera on a card. Makes sense with the Arsenal midfielders willing to go on a dribble.

madcabbage

What face will Jones pull tonight I wonder?

gandalf

efb wrote: »

Anyway 2nd half Giroud on after 15 mins please Arsene

You already know it's going to be the 60th minute before Arsene even realises he has subs available !!

Rayne Wooney

With Carrick Blind and Fellaini the threat through the middle is completely gone

efb

gandalf wrote: »

You already know it's going to be the 60th minute before Arsene even realises he has subs available !!

45+15=...

Andersonisgod

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

I don't get this point. United and Arsenal are English in name only. Most of the players are foreign, as are their coaches.

I can assure you that games of such high tempo and physicality aren't as common in Spain where Cazorla, Ozil, Monreal, Di Maria ect. have previously plied their trade. Certainly the really great teams don't set up like this.

In any case I'm simply going to enjoy the spectacle and put that out of my mind.

Hotblack Desiato

madcabbage wrote: »

What face will Jones pull tonight I wonder?

All of 'em

Welbeck getting closer to a card I think

bad2dabone

Whats the United fans verdict on shaw?

efb

Poor for Rooney

AnimalRights

**** iur best player Ox has pulled his hamstring I think ffs

gandalf

efb wrote: »

45+15=...

I was just confirming what you had said

Mars Bar

Ah that's a shame for Chamberlain