Quote from: ancafe on Today at 03:00:34 AM

Quote from: $weetne$$ on August 21, 2025, 11:11:59 PM

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I don't know how people can conclude that Manchester United's defense was bad against Arsenal, even though, if you look at the average score, the defense is at a better level than some players in other positions. I'm not talking about last season, but rather the results of the match against Arsenal. Manchester United's weakness in that match lay in their midfield, as they were unable to control the rhythm of the game to create scoring opportunities, making it difficult for their forwards to find the back of the net. I see Manchester United's game improving, although it hasn't quite lived up to expectations.

The only goal scored in the game came from a corner kick that Calafiori perfectly capitalized on, so it would be absurd to attribute the defeat to mistakes or defensive fragility. Man United attacking line should be the one that needs correction, players like Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko have not been able to capitalize on golden opportunities due to a lack of coordination and good finishing. They had 17 shots, only 5 of which were on target, none of which managed to enter Arsenal goal.

This result is not too disappointing considering that Arsenal is not a weak team, conceding one goal is very normal in a big match game against opponents whose strength is almost equal. Amorim needs to sharpen their attacking line in the next match because based on the results in the first match, their weak point lies in their inability to break down Arsenal defense.