Talksport final word. Arsenal fans in meltdown.
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I didn't even think to turn on Talksport. You the real MVP.
gougler08 said:Aston94 said:gougler08 said:Aston94 said:gougler08 said:
Math guy, as a ref how does the Dorgu goal stand?
Here we go.
It's a serious question? Arsenal deserved to lose but I don't understand why that was allowed in the current laws of handball
Arm by side, ball directed by your player. Not intentional handling. End of discussion.
Go cry with your own fans.
Sorry to try and have a valid discussion. Enjoy the fight for Europa league
Coming over here, as a gooner, minutes after the game, whining about a goal scored against you? Yeah, I am sure you weee looking for a "valid discussion ".
And I will enjoy the rest of the season immensely knowing we took care of citeh and the gooners in consecutive games with an interim manager.
There's just something so good about beating Arsenal especially at the Emirates.
Mathguy64 said:gougler08 said:Aston94 said:gougler08 said:
Math guy, as a ref how does the Dorgu goal stand?
Here we go.
It's a serious question? Arsenal deserved to lose but I don't understand why that was allowed in the current laws of handball
It's a violation of Law to score directly from the ball touching your hand for any reason. It wasn't directly a goal so that's out.
The ball didn't directly hit his hand and his hand was not in an unnatural position.
Beyond that? Handling is whatever the guy with the whistle and guy in the VAR booth want to say it is today. It's a confusing inconsistent mess.
ETA I will add that IMHO CP got screwed royally over that handling, YC and PK against them today. Chelsea got a gift.
Ok makes sense and appreciate it. Somehow it feels like refereeing is getting worse with VAR and not better (across the league)
gougler08 said:Mathguy64 said:gougler08 said:Aston94 said:gougler08 said:
Math guy, as a ref how does the Dorgu goal stand?
Here we go.
It's a serious question? Arsenal deserved to lose but I don't understand why that was allowed in the current laws of handball
It's a violation of Law to score directly from the ball touching your hand for any reason. It wasn't directly a goal so that's out.
The ball didn't directly hit his hand and his hand was not in an unnatural position.
Beyond that? Handling is whatever the guy with the whistle and guy in the VAR booth want to say it is today. It's a confusing inconsistent mess.
ETA I will add that IMHO CP got screwed royally over that handling, YC and PK against them today. Chelsea got a gift.
Ok makes sense and appreciate it. Somehow it feels like refereeing is getting worse with VAR and not better (across the league)
It is. But thats a discussion for during the week. Right now we are enjoying 2 straight wins against the top of the table.
Something clicked with Dorgu a few weeks back and he's been immense ever since.
I don't know if I'm getting wistful because I know he's leaving and I know he'll likely be retiring in the next couple of years but, damn I have loved me some Casemiro the last two games. He's been immense (even though it's still painful to watch him sprint). Also just really awesome to see him jump on Carrick's back after 3rd goal against City and hear him tell Dorgu to "enjoy the moment, enjoy the goal" tonight.
I made a comment about this early in the season when someone was talking about on Sirius. Amorim constantly pulled Casemiro and other defenders out in the second halves of matches. 60-65' Cas gone. Almost every game. Former player said something to the effect of "I don't get it. I know the game has changed but you don't usually sub your backline unless there is an injury."
Some times you take a defensive player off to chase a game. Or playing a bunch of comps you want to spell his legs. But Amorim did it without fail or feel for the match. Crazy.
Some times you take a defensive player off to chase a game. Or playing a bunch of comps you want to spell his legs. But Amorim did it without fail or feel for the match. Crazy.
Casemiro to me seems more valuable in the last 40 than the first 50. If I was going to do anything it would be to bring him in when up 2-1 rather than sub him out when you take the lead.
Playing devil's advocate, Casemiro is definitely leggy towards the end of matches and Amorim might have been trying to keep his young center backs in the first team minutes rotation and that was the only way to do it without any European football or cup games. I don't know if I actually believe that, just trying to look at it from all sides.
We really hurt Arsenal badly yesterday now I almost feel sorry for them.
— Brizzy (@Utdbrizzy) January 26, 2026
Almost.” 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/mKeSD38vjV
This makes me very, very happy. Sad gooners are almost, almost as fun as sad longhorns.
Those are some broken people.
Mathguy64 said:
Those are some broken people.
I mean they have to watch the abomination that is arteta ball every week.
That is a scarred fanbase that has watched their team come in 2nd a lot and is petrified at it happening again. That red headed guy at 0:31 looked to be legitimately fighting back tears.
That said, I am absolutely rooting for them to win the league over Man City (I don't think Villa are legitimate contenders but maybe they pull a mini Leicester)...
...then again, we're only 12 points back!
...then again, we're only 12 points back!
Dorgu out 10 weeks with a hamstring injury.
Dre_00 said:
Dorgu out 10 weeks with a hamstring injury.
Just came here to post this. Dang it.
Dre_00 said:
Dorgu out 10 weeks with a hamstring injury.
Well that stinks.
hopefully this is a wake up call for the board to bring in some more depth. we are in the fight for Champions League. don't rest on your laurels.
If AFCON didn't show them our lack of depth I am not sure what will.
Aston94 said:
If AFCON didn't show them our lack of depth I am not sure what will.
the Amorim situation clouded that.
I think the financial situation and the fact that the January market is usually overpriced and lacking in talent drives it more than whomever happens to be the manager. But mostly the financial situation.
Any word on De Ligt's return?
Who knows. I remember reports that it wasn't as serious as they thought and he was expected back soon.
Two months ago…
Two months ago…
Google search. Apparently Carrick said they hoped to get him back within a "couple weeks" before the Arsenal game. So hopefully soonish?
We could look clueless and lifeless tomorrow as we try and find a way to win a match against a team that will play very differently to City and Arsenal but...
...I'm probably more excited for the game against Fulham than I have been in perhaps 2 years. Like legitimate excitement that's not dominated by fear or apprehension. That feeling might end tomorrow afternoon but I'm going to enjoy it till then.
...I'm probably more excited for the game against Fulham than I have been in perhaps 2 years. Like legitimate excitement that's not dominated by fear or apprehension. That feeling might end tomorrow afternoon but I'm going to enjoy it till then.
LFG!
🚨📋 UNITED'S TEAM TO FACE FULHAM IS IN!
— Stretford Paddock (@StretfordPaddck) February 1, 2026
✅ Cunha back in the starting XI meanwhile Zirkzee makes it back into the squad
❌ Mason Mount is not in the squad
Thoughts on the lineup, Reds?#MUFC pic.twitter.com/LZkkiorAA3
Come on dude. He's off by 2 feet. Just put your damn flag up.
Mainoo with a crunching tackle on Jimenez. Love to see it
I bet this gets overturned. Or at least pulled outside.
VAR is going to reverse this PK but that first one on Mbeumo should have been called in my book.
It'll be overturned, good tackle tbh. Let's get something from the FK though
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