This Monday evening, the Premier League meeting kept all its promises. Author of an interesting first part of the season, Manchester United hosted the eye-catching Bournemouth team. And after a spectacular eight-goal match, the two teams parted back to back (4-4) and shared the points. A draw which allows United to continue with a fourth match without defeat in the league, but which leaves the Red Devils stagnating in sixth place in the standings while a success would have allowed them to return to the level of Chelsea, fourth.
Leading three times in the match, United were unable to keep the score, conceding four goals against their supporters. Worse still, the last goal of Eli Junior Kroupi’s Cherries came from a recovery error by the Mancunian rearguard. Permanent errors which deprive United from aiming higher. After the meeting, Ruben Amorim returned to this shock of quality and let some regrets filter in: “ it was an entertaining match for all the home spectators. People are enjoying watching Manchester United play this season, but we have to balance the two aspects. If you understand a little bit, if you follow the club like I followed the Premier League for so long, you have a duty not only to win the games, but to play in a way that is important to the fans. They desperately want to win, but also to be inspired. Today was inspiring, but there was also a feeling of frustration at not having won. »
The English press is half-hearted about Manchester United
In addition to this hot analysis, the English press is undecided about Manchester United. Despite an offensive approach praised by the tabloids, they seriously question the defensive errors of the residents of Old Trafford. There BBC Talk about a step back for Manchester United. A flashback which illustrates both the offensive momentum of the great era, but also the defensive errors of more mediocre past seasons. THE Mirror talks about goals and errors galore for the Red Devils. And even if most specialist publications across the Channel still criticize the disappointing defensive performance of the Mancunians, the former legends of English football are much more cordial with United. Indeed, in his podcast, Gary Neville, legend of the English club, praised the performance of his favorite club:
“ I can completely accept that in terms of performance and standard, because they played with real intention, moving the ball forward, and always at full speed. If you’re a kid coming to see United – both my daughters came tonight and they’ll be delighted when they come home. They will be disappointed that United didn’t win, but they will have seen a great football match and that’s why we come to Old Trafford. » An analysis shared by Jamie Carragher who explained that it was the best match of the season in the Premier League and that he loved the performance of a “brilliant” Manchester United in his own words. You will have understood, Manchester United seems to be on the right track since the start of the season, but it will definitely be necessary to erase its defensive flaws to progress.
