Manchester United look no different to how they were last season under van Gaal. Didn't expect them to be either. The point I am making is that for all of these new inspirational, tactical genius managers that come in, very little changes.

This game is crying out for Mkhi in the middle of the pitch.

News Flash: Assist of Mata's goal has been credited to Ibrahimovic for bonking the wits out of Francis' brains earlier.

Man U attack looks just dire.

Obviously you hold their attackers for the next 2 GW but if this doesn't improve it will be a firesale.

Yes I realize it's only 45min.

Didn't see first half. Based on comments Zlatan hasn't done anything 😐

I honestly think Rooney needs to be dropped, stick Mata in the hole and when Mkhitaryan is fit play him right

It's laughable how United feel the need to play him to try and justify giving him that new mega contract. Pride has been their downfall, just bench him.

glad it was mata on the end of francis error.

could have been ibra

Who got Utd assist

Assist for Mata goal ?

Ibra will probably score in the second half and everyone will be back to lamenting Kane and Vardy. If/when United click - be that today or in a few week's time - he will invariably be a major beneficiary. One thing I'd suggest though, is that Zlatan may be one of those annoying strikers, like Defoe and Costa, who can score goals without necessarily picking up bonus points.

Preparing for Firmino's hatrick 😉

If the 2nd half stays the same, and Costa delivers, I guess I won't be the only one bringing Costa in (for Vardy in my case) 🙁

Ozil would've passed it. Why couldn't Mata have been like Ozil?

I will be watching the Arsenal Vs Liverpool match from behind the couch, Have no player from either teams!

Funny old game, after spending hours and hours debating wether to roll the dice on Oscar or not, I decided to chance it and go with him. Now I want him not to feature at all so I can get my Capoue 10 pointer and straight switch Ayew and captain him next week as I'm going the game and no standout other options.

Anyone know how many more years there are on Rooney's contract?

Rooney's been very good. The way he pings that ball to the wingers is a thing of beauty. Shame the other utd players arent on his wave length

This is a typical Mourhino performance

Bore the life out of us

Valencia looking like taking bonus points?

If you watch the game in slow motion Rooney still looks at full pace

For as long as Rooney butchers the number 10 role MU will never be the free scoring team we use to be, regardless of how many stars we sign.

Watch the difference between someone like Mata compared to Rooney when either receives the ball in the middle of the park.

A true number 10 is always looking forward for a forward pass, and if there isn't one there they are willing to take on their man to open the space up to find that pass or shot.

I have never seen Rooney do any of these things when receiving the ball in that number 10 role.

I respect Rooney for everything he has achieved for our club, but he has never been, nor ever will be, a number 10, and he needs to step aside if this club is to progress to the heights we once knew.

Written by a dedicated and passionate MU supporter for the past 26 years.

(drops mic)

ibra's probably waiting for that odd chance of heading the ball in... well, this isn't Ligue1... and perhaps not so easy to out muscle cook like morgan last week...

Anyone know why Mandanda wasn't playing for Palace?

Rooney has long been the scapegoat for Man Utd's lack of creativity. I don't know what people expect him to be doing, he's never going to be controlling the game like a Fabregas, Ozil or Silva... He's playing up front...

how is that a goal kick lmao

Lacazette goal

1-0 Lyon

Wilson has looked quite sharp for Bournemouth even though he hasn't reall had an opp.

Do you guys think Mahrez will have a good season.

how many of us own firmino?

Can't imagine there's any Man Utd fan that thinks that Rooney should be on the pitch.. At least not as forward or no10... He lost his mojo two seasons ago..

Mata has prob been Utd best player for a while yet still can't cement his place in the first time. Odd.