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Everton Away - Pressure on Ole

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 scrutiny off late. One more by Bruno which looked as if Rashford had a touch, but that does not matter for ManUtd as far as the goal stands. With a lead before the end of the half, it was relief for Ole. 

Second half

Slightly nervy for the fans, even though United had the lead, one moment of madness in the defence or a moment of brilliance for the Toffees will tilt the game in their favour. With Ole's job at stake, the team was sensible enough to hold on until a suitable time for pegging on more into the Toffees net. Bruno was unselfish in the closing minutes, with a pass to Cavani to open his tally and 3 - 1in favour of the reds it was in the end.         

A good defensive performance, hopefully a consistent one throughout the season is probably what the manager is hoping for. Too much shuffling in the midfield is one more problem that Manchester United is facing, and looks like Pogba is slowly becoming irrelevant in the middle. Donny is yet to fit into the thick of things. Will the signing end up being a disappointment is yet to be seen. Ole's tactics are revolving around increase and decrease in offensive and defensive midfielders. His tactics against bigger teams has only been a very defensive with rotating the ball in the midfield.          

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