I agree 110%James T wrote:United have got some great form going, but still they're struggling to look convincing and (for me) still look likely to drop points in the bigger matches. We shall see! A great season already.
Although I'm thankful that united are flying under the radar at the minute. Positives so far this season have been resilience - I don't think our Davie has had his first choice XI available for a single match yet however this has allowed real questions to be asked of smalling & Evans, if only tom cleverly could score goals and that Wayne Rooney is a fine number 10.
There is fragility in defence although there's enough to muddle through with. The midfield looks lightweight although it'll be pleasing to see fletcher back along side carrick. The attack is still improving and without both of Rooney and RVP I think there's enough.
I like very much how the new manager has allowed people time to establish and some even reestablish themselves. This is systematic of the time afforded to himself, no doubt. I thought that during the summer Anderson, Young & Luis Nani would have left...but there still here. Sadly only Young has found a bit of form. In addition the first team football Adnan, Powell and Lingard are getting will only better them.
I think RVP is going to have one of those injured seasons the gunners fans are still seeking recompense for so it could be a huge opportunity for wellbeck.
Two things that are puzzling me are the signings of zaha and the exclusion of him when he had a decent pre season and fellaini - not sure what his purpose is and I think the manager already notices that the tempo drops (much like jagielka and Cahill at the back for England) when he gets on the ball. I would be inclined to move him on quite quickly as he's making Gareth Barry look world class!
In January I'd like to see us sign a busy tidy midfielder, they don't need to be particularly creative but MUST know how to dictate tempo...Paul Scholes
Great season so far