The RED side of Manchester

A loss in the Champions League that too against a weaker (considered as) side and inconsistent performance from the team this season was sure a talking point. Managing Manchester United is in itself a pressure and adding on to it was the pressure of the management reaching for an alternative is sure a lot of pressure. Saturday's game was one for the team to save their manager. Ole's tactical knowledge, riding on vibes were all making rounds in the media.  First half Toffees were not doing great as well with Richarlison still on the sideline the right flank for now seems to be less of a danger for Bissaka. Again, a goal that was conceded way too early, an uneasy norm in the recent matches and then chasing for most part for ManUtd. This time around, the chase wasn't for too long, twenty fifth minute it was, Shaw delivers a good cross and Bruno with the header. Its been a while since a good cross from that flank. Shaw's forward movement and the crosses were under some scru...

Prematch Thoughts   A good outing in the Champions league was an encouraging sign for fans and would have given some confidence for the team to turn around the poor show at home games. Arsenal on the other hand have started a new "trust the process" which obviously has given good results. Arsenal haven't won at Old Trafford in the past 14 years. Most of it was in favour or Manchester United to begin with. The match   Arsenal boss obviously had done a lot of math and known for some meticulous planing. Ole on the other hand is more of his own plan and probably does analyse the opposition game. But I am not sure if he would get into the individual's in the opposition. A complete midfield game but glimpses of Arsenal sharpness in the first half. The second half started with some aggression but it all looked set for a nil-nil draw. Just when you were thinking of a pretty dull midfield dominant game, a silly tackle by Pogba handed a penalty for Arsenal.  All said and done,...