MNF | Wolves denied last ditch penalty as Man Utd win | Carra slams Liverpool transfer strategy | MNF season predictions
Aug 14, 2023
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Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and Karen Carney discuss the Premier League weekend. Topics include Manchester United's last-minute penalty denial, Liverpool's transfer strategy, Manchester United's defensive issues, and predictions for the top four clubs in the Champions League.
Newcastle's 5-0 win over Aston Villa demonstrates their potential for a successful season.
Manchester United's goal is to challenge for the title this season, but they need to improve their goal-scoring ability and performance in key areas.
Manchester United's acquisition of Andre Onana as their goalkeeper reflects their focus on better ball-playing abilities and build-up play.
Gary Neville praises Wan-Bissaka's improved defending and distribution under Eric Tan Haag's coaching.
Deep dives
Impressive Start for Newcastle
Newcastle had a brilliant start to the season, scoring five goals against Aston Villa. The performance showcased their potential and raised the question of what they can achieve this season.
Manchester United's Title Aspirations
Manchester United aims to challenge for the title this season after finishing in third place last year. With significant investments in the team, including new additions like Varane and Fernandes, they have the talent to compete. However, it remains to be seen if they can break the stronghold that Manchester City has at the top.
The Importance of Goal Scoring for Manchester United
Manchester United has struggled with their goal scoring, especially against top-six teams. Their away form and set-piece performance have also been subpar. To have a chance at the title, they need to improve their goal-scoring abilities and their performance in key areas.
Manchester United's New Goalkeeper and Playing from the Back
Manchester United's acquisition of Andre Onana signals their desire to have a goalkeeper with better ball-playing abilities. Onana's passing accuracy and ability to make short passes are an improvement over David De Gea. This will help Manchester United in their build-up play and allow them to be more effective in their attacks.
Gary Neville praises Wan-Bissaka's improved defending
Gary Neville praises Wan-Bissaka's improved defending, noting that since Eric Tan Haag's arrival, Wan-Bissaka's defensive reliability has been trusted more than Dalot. Neville also highlights Wan-Bissaka's improvement in ball distribution.
Wolves' counter-attacks expose Manchester United's weak midfield
Neville and Carragher discuss Wolves' effective counter-attacks against Manchester United due to the latter's weak midfield. They identify the lack of support for Cassimira and the inability to match Wolves' runs as key issues for Manchester United.
Manchester United's unconvincing victory against Wolves
Neville acknowledges Manchester United's unconvincing performance against Wolves, noting their difficulties in possession and the need for more composure and creativity. However, he expresses satisfaction with the clean sheet and the three points earned.
Monday Night Football is back! Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Karen Carney join David Jones to discuss the weekend's biggest talking points in the Premier League as Manchester City coast to victory over newly promoted Burnley, Newcastle turn in a five star performance against Villa and Liverpool hold new-look Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Plus, reaction to Manchester United's 1-0 win over Wolves on MNF as Gary O'Neil's side were controversially denied a last minute penalty after Andre Onana appeared to foul Sasa Kalajdzic.
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