Match Thread Everton v Manchester United - Preview, Match Report and MotM Poll

[faddy the blue]

We have been conceding 2 goals a game. And our so called transformed midfield cannot seem to implement themselves in the center of the park, neither can our CBs defend. Coleman is way past it too. Should not get an easy place like Neville did for years.

 

[tnc85]

Doucoure isn’t bringing anything to the team. I don’t think he does well in this right sided 3 position

 

[Jim Hopper]

What’s happened to us? It can’t just be Richarlison’s absence. Even if he’s on that field it wouldn’t stop us being so casual at the back. It wouldn’t stop Allan & Doucoure being over run in the middle. The idea of us bringing in these new midfielders was to assist in making sure aren’t over run and right now and for the last few weeks now it’s not working at all.

 

[davidloach]

Siggurdson looked so much better as a change of pace option to close out games. Too bad Gomes is pants and isn’t starting anymore

 

[R.Reddington]

Big miss from Digne too.

 

[Wolf8312]

The good thing is we have goals in us I suppose.

Only trouble is by being open and attacking a lot we play right into their hands. It's the one way this united team knows how to play, blistering counter-attacks.

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

No he doesn't have to he is choosing to and it is leaving us exposed

We were already exposed by aforementioned gaping holes.

 

[JLW]

Holgate and Allin have been shocking. Need a goal early doors and play with a bit more intensity

Holgate at fault for both goals for me, he’s facing the playing running in

 

[DanEFC92]

Why throw Holgate straight in against these??

 

[hktoffee]

Bring Mina on. Two crosses two goals ffs.

 

[Bullens Rd]

Don't worry lads we can be 11th by tomorrow. Great start to the season.

 

[peteblue]

...

Bernard and Slugurdsson start and we're crap.
No coincidence

Bernard has been our best player...

 

[TheBigIguana]

This is correct. We're getting destroyed in midfield. Siggurdson is offering nothing as usual and Allen is being dragged all over the place. I thought Pickford could have come for the cross that led to the 2nd. The ball was clipped into the 6 yard box, not much pace on it and in the air for along time. Surely he's got to come for it.

Pickford won't get blamed today but it is another game where he isn't doing anything.

 

[MACCA75]

Lets just play more direct

 

[Lee Smith]

We haven't won when losing at half time in my lifetime

Are you younger than 5 years old then?