re: Manchester United 2013/14 Season Long Thread: Waiting to Make the 2014/15 Thread

I'm trying to remember the goals and the near chances.

Bayer didn't look prepared for what Man U was trying to do. Rooney's goal and RvP's goal were really poor on Bayer's part. Miscommunication from the defenders on Rooney, and on RvP it should have been a save. That said the Kagawa-Rooney axis is infinitely better than anything involving Ashley Young. Kagawa rotating into midfield while Rooney splits wide is going to be a threatening pattern of play for you guys as long as Kagawa plays.

I wasn't impressed with Bayer defensively in general. Their midfield looks nice, and Son can work the ball into tight spaces, while Sidney Sam could be a really dangerous player if he improves his final decision.

United looked more direct than recent games, but it was the same basic SAF philosophy; spread the pitch, rotate the ball quickly enough to move it past the first line, drive towards goal and put bodies into the box. It's when Moyes tries to be meek or over tactical that Man U look toothless.