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CharReaper
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Oh and Chelsea guys ,...1 nil down to qpr ,down to 9 men 
United played piss poor after Evan's sending off it's like they didn't care anymore, Ando was **** poor, Nani was useless with his crosses, and Evans... time after time have I said he needs to go back and play reserve league - he just can't cut it as Vidic's replacement!
Good thing United got hammered now - they've had it coming to them! Time to bounce back and show them what we made out of - oh wait we don't have a quality MF...
Good thing United got hammered now - they've had it coming to them! Time to bounce back and show them what we made out of - oh wait we don't have a quality MF...
Cleverly seems to be the difference. Since he has been injured things haven't been going so well.
Your midfield isn't that bad though, Nani, Young, Valencia, Cleverly are all classy players. Dunno about Fletcher, Carrick and Anderson though -> haven't watched enough united games to comment.
I've been saying we need Carrick to plug the area between the CB and midfield... United played 4-4-2 today without that defensive mid. IMHO Ando should NOT start ahead of Carrick!
Stickfigure
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Hard to believe it, but Cleverley has been the difference. Since he's been injured, United have stopped scoring goals.
Ando and Fletcher is a poor midfield. Both are to one dimensional. Cleverley was ruthless with his pushing up and passing. After today, you can see Anderson just isn't United quality. Guy struggles to make a simple pass.
Ando and Fletcher is a poor midfield. Both are to one dimensional. Cleverley was ruthless with his pushing up and passing. After today, you can see Anderson just isn't United quality. Guy struggles to make a simple pass.
SinghDude
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Manchester City inflicted Manchester United's worst home defeat since February 1955 as they thrashed the champions in ruthless fashion to go five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
City were also the victors on that occasion 56 years ago, winning 5-0, but this visit was portrayed as a measure of their progress against the 19-time champions.
And Roberto Mancini's men could not have delivered a more emphatic statement as Sir Alex Ferguson's side were humiliated.
It was the first time United had conceded six goals at Old Trafford since 1930, when Huddersfield won 6-0 and Newcastle 7-4 within four days of each other.
City led just 1-0 at half-time, but the second half was completely one-sided and the eventual margin of victory could have been even more convincing.
Mario Balotelli, in the headlines for accidentally setting his house ablaze with fireworks, put City on their way with goals either side of the interval as United struggled to contain the array of attacking talent in front of them.
United were reduced to 10 men when Jonny Evans was sent off early in the second half but City's superiority was such that they looked on course for a landmark victory from the moment they took the lead.
Sergio Aguero added a third and, even though Darren Fletcher pulled a goal back, this only proved the signal for a late surge by City that brought three more goals and a result that will have sent shockwaves through the Premier League.
Substitute Edin Dzeko scrambled in a fourth and the magnificent David Silva ran clear to add another another, before the Bosnian striker inflicted the final wound seconds from the end.
As Ferguson strode briskly towards the Stretford End at the final whistle, he will have been reflecting on the extent of the challenge now facing him from the club he once branded "noisy neighbours".
To increase United's pain, this was their first home defeat in any competition since April 2010, when they lost to Chelsea - but even that defeat, which effectively cost them the title, may not turn out to have the same long-term significance as this heavy beating.
United's stature is such that one result must not bring the immediate announcement of a shift in the balance of power in Manchester - but the swathes of empty seats around Old Trafford and the wave of attacks pouring towards David de Gea's goal in the second half emphasised that City quite simply have greater firepower and talent in their squad at present.
Mancini left Samir Nasri and Dzeko on the bench - but was still able to exploit a wide range of attacking options in Balotelli, Silva and Aguero.
In contrast to what was to come, City were barely allowed any time to settle on the ball in the opening exchanges, with Ashley Young prominent and drawing heavy fouls from Micah Richards and James Milner.
And it was against the run of play that City took the lead after 22 minutes, courtesy of a stroke of casual quality from Balotelli. Silva was the creator but Balotelli, given too much time and space by Evans, finished sublimely with a stroked finish into the bottom corner.
Balotelli, in recognition of those latest chaotic events in his personal life, then revealed a T-shirt bearing the slogan "Why Always Me?". Despite the evident good humour of the gesture, he was booked by referee Mark Clattenburg.
United's hopes of mounting a serious response suffered a blow within two minutes of the restart when Evans, who had endured a miserable afternoon, lost concentration and allowed Balotelli to steal in behind him. The defender's only reaction was to haul the Italian down, resulting in an inevitable red card.
The opportunity was there for City to overpower their arch-rivals and they accepted it as they went in search of further goals to emphasise their supremacy.
City doubled their lead on the hour with another superbly created goal finished by Balotelli. Silva cleverly played in Milner, who provided a cross that left the striker with the simplest of goals from close range.
Aguero had been quieter than his attacking colleagues but got in on the act after 69 minutes. The outstanding Milner played in Richards and, once again, a delivery across the face of the goal proved too much for United, Argentine Aguero arriving to complete the formalities.
Mancini then removed Balotelli and introduced Dzeko, who almost scored a fourth within seconds of his arrival, only to see his shot drift inches wide.
And, with United chasing a lost cause and leaving space at the back, Silva fired over from 10 yards and Dzeko forced a fine save from De Gea when he was set free by the Spaniard.
United refused to give up even in the face of impossible odds and Fletcher offered some hope when he pulled one back with nine minutes left, striking a fine rising shot from 20 yards that gave Joe Hart no chance.
It was a goal for which the phrase "false dawn" was invented. Dzeko took advantage of good work from Joleon Lescott to score the fourth before Silva got the goal he deserved with a composed strike.
And with some United supporters actually pleading with referee Clattenburg to put them out of their misery, one more moment of brilliance from the magical Silva found Dzeko surging into the area to finish left-footed for his second.
City were also the victors on that occasion 56 years ago, winning 5-0, but this visit was portrayed as a measure of their progress against the 19-time champions.
And Roberto Mancini's men could not have delivered a more emphatic statement as Sir Alex Ferguson's side were humiliated.
It was the first time United had conceded six goals at Old Trafford since 1930, when Huddersfield won 6-0 and Newcastle 7-4 within four days of each other.
City led just 1-0 at half-time, but the second half was completely one-sided and the eventual margin of victory could have been even more convincing.
Mario Balotelli, in the headlines for accidentally setting his house ablaze with fireworks, put City on their way with goals either side of the interval as United struggled to contain the array of attacking talent in front of them.
United were reduced to 10 men when Jonny Evans was sent off early in the second half but City's superiority was such that they looked on course for a landmark victory from the moment they took the lead.
Sergio Aguero added a third and, even though Darren Fletcher pulled a goal back, this only proved the signal for a late surge by City that brought three more goals and a result that will have sent shockwaves through the Premier League.
Substitute Edin Dzeko scrambled in a fourth and the magnificent David Silva ran clear to add another another, before the Bosnian striker inflicted the final wound seconds from the end.
As Ferguson strode briskly towards the Stretford End at the final whistle, he will have been reflecting on the extent of the challenge now facing him from the club he once branded "noisy neighbours".
To increase United's pain, this was their first home defeat in any competition since April 2010, when they lost to Chelsea - but even that defeat, which effectively cost them the title, may not turn out to have the same long-term significance as this heavy beating.
United's stature is such that one result must not bring the immediate announcement of a shift in the balance of power in Manchester - but the swathes of empty seats around Old Trafford and the wave of attacks pouring towards David de Gea's goal in the second half emphasised that City quite simply have greater firepower and talent in their squad at present.
Mancini left Samir Nasri and Dzeko on the bench - but was still able to exploit a wide range of attacking options in Balotelli, Silva and Aguero.
In contrast to what was to come, City were barely allowed any time to settle on the ball in the opening exchanges, with Ashley Young prominent and drawing heavy fouls from Micah Richards and James Milner.
And it was against the run of play that City took the lead after 22 minutes, courtesy of a stroke of casual quality from Balotelli. Silva was the creator but Balotelli, given too much time and space by Evans, finished sublimely with a stroked finish into the bottom corner.
Balotelli, in recognition of those latest chaotic events in his personal life, then revealed a T-shirt bearing the slogan "Why Always Me?". Despite the evident good humour of the gesture, he was booked by referee Mark Clattenburg.
United's hopes of mounting a serious response suffered a blow within two minutes of the restart when Evans, who had endured a miserable afternoon, lost concentration and allowed Balotelli to steal in behind him. The defender's only reaction was to haul the Italian down, resulting in an inevitable red card.
The opportunity was there for City to overpower their arch-rivals and they accepted it as they went in search of further goals to emphasise their supremacy.
City doubled their lead on the hour with another superbly created goal finished by Balotelli. Silva cleverly played in Milner, who provided a cross that left the striker with the simplest of goals from close range.
Aguero had been quieter than his attacking colleagues but got in on the act after 69 minutes. The outstanding Milner played in Richards and, once again, a delivery across the face of the goal proved too much for United, Argentine Aguero arriving to complete the formalities.
Mancini then removed Balotelli and introduced Dzeko, who almost scored a fourth within seconds of his arrival, only to see his shot drift inches wide.
And, with United chasing a lost cause and leaving space at the back, Silva fired over from 10 yards and Dzeko forced a fine save from De Gea when he was set free by the Spaniard.
United refused to give up even in the face of impossible odds and Fletcher offered some hope when he pulled one back with nine minutes left, striking a fine rising shot from 20 yards that gave Joe Hart no chance.
It was a goal for which the phrase "false dawn" was invented. Dzeko took advantage of good work from Joleon Lescott to score the fourth before Silva got the goal he deserved with a composed strike.
And with some United supporters actually pleading with referee Clattenburg to put them out of their misery, one more moment of brilliance from the magical Silva found Dzeko surging into the area to finish left-footed for his second.
SinghDude
Chief Sports Analyst
Really passionate and loyal supporters at OT that follows Utd through thick and thin....
Pity thou that OT was empty near the end of the massacre
Pity thou that OT was empty near the end of the massacre
The Thug
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United are bringing out a movie next week called "Six and the City"
Stickfigure
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+1
When is Cleverly coming back?
Who knows... **** Kevin Davies, stupid ****.
I'd like to believe Cleverley is the solution to our problems but he isn't. Our defense has been horrible, and he doesn't defend.
Going with common sense, Cleverley will just make our situation worse :/
Stickfigure
Honorary Master
Not Liverpool... You gotta be mighty to be taken down.
Maybe in a few seasons or so...
Maybe in a few seasons or so...
Won't vidic be back for the next EPL game?
I think Vidic and Jones should be your CB pairing? Rio just seems a bit out of sorts lately.
SinghDude
Chief Sports Analyst
LeJake1 on Twitter: "On a scale of 1-6 how humiliated do you think Man Utd fans are now?"
Stevie G
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City has just put up a performance to send shivers down every Man U supporter. they demolished and humiliated their city neighbours in front of their home supporters. they have shown that it will be hard to beat them. they have the biggest depth and quality in their squad. wonder how fergie and the players react to the mauling. City have knocked Utd off their perch so to speak. Apart from Vidic and Rooney, the rest seems to be lacking in pure quality. Time for fergie to go on a high or be prepared to face the same over the next 2-3 seasons.
Stickfigure
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Won't vidic be back for the next EPL game?
I think Vidic and Jones should be your CB pairing? Rio just seems a bit out of sorts lately.
He was supposed to be back today. He started in the CL. I think Fergie kept him out because of his red card. **** that I say, you don't leave the best CB in the world in the stands against City.
I agree with Rio. He's still good, but he's lost his pace. I'd prefer Vidic Smalling in defense. Jones is quality, but still young and get s abit over eager when pushing up. We've really missed Vidic in defense. He just brings calmness to every situation.
Nah don't think so. United are just in a rut. They have quality players but are just playing poorly at the moment, no fire. They'll bounce back, just a matter of when.
Not to mention we've now played Pool, City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea. City have only played United. City will drop points, mark my words.
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