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Seen a lot of debate about last night's result vs performance.
Both sides have valid points. We did win, it was a 'professional' European away performance and puts us in a great position to reach the Semis. I think this has been appreciated by *most*...[1/9]
Seen a lot of debate about last night's result vs performance.
Both sides have valid points. We did win, it was a 'professional' European away performance and puts us in a great position to reach the Semis. I think this has been appreciated by *most*...[1/9]
...On the other hand, some are saying the performance wasn't up to scratch and they're not happy with how the team is playing.
Again, some valid arguments here, not always put forward as such but there are undoubted issues in our squad... [2/9]
Again, some valid arguments here, not always put forward as such but there are undoubted issues in our squad... [2/9]
...I feel the frustration of some fans because we haven't had many performances this season where it has clicked from start to finish. It raises questions over the sustainability of our form, evident when we took 11pts from 24 in the PL from late Jan/early March..[3/9]
...Add in the fact that we seem to rely quite heavily on a few members of our squad, with fears that we are overplaying some (ie Rashford), which could come back to bite us.
However I feel we have more reason to be positive than negative...[4/9]
However I feel we have more reason to be positive than negative...[4/9]
...Our position in the league doesn't lie. We are the 2nd best team in England right now. 2nd most wins, 2nd least defeats, 2nd highest GD, coasting to back to back CL finishes only behind a superb City team. All without any significant first team additions last summer...[5/9]
...This squad has developed the knack of winning ugly, which is invaluable when challenging for trophies. How many times did we miss out on chances to capitalise on rivals dropping points last season? We have improved this year, which shows massive growth in our mentality...[6/9]
...We are also transitioning from a counter attacking side to one that presses on the front foot. That isn't always going to be easy. It takes time to implement a new strategy, especially with the lack of quality and depth in some positions. Patience will be needed...[7/9]
...All in all we are going in the right direction. Winning a trophy this season would add that element of knowing what it takes to win, and give the players a taste that will motivate them to want it again. But our progress is there regardless...[8/9]
...With some top additions I believe we'll see that combination of performance AND result more consistently as we progress in or aim to challenge for top trophies again. However, we may have to put up with one or the other for now. End of rant 
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