There are games because of which we love the game of football. The 3: 3 of Manchester United and Everton tonight (Saturday) was a living example of one such. What did we not have? A marvelous goal by Bruno Fernandez, a comeback in three minutes from Everton’s 2-0, the rise of the Red Devils and finally a dramatic goal by Dominic Calbert Levin in the 96th minute devoured the cards.
“We cannot be considered candidates for the championship, we have improved as a team and we will see where we end up at the end of the season. We must stop absorbing easy goals.” These are the words of Ola Gunnar Selskiar, The disappointed coach of Manchester United. And there seems to be truth in his words, his trainees missed a golden opportunity to cling to their city rival in first place, a day before they meet Liverpool for a game in which they could drop points.
“We played good football in the second half, but conceded three goals from three situations, when that happens it’s just disappointing,” the angry Norwegian continued, adding, “We responded well to their comeback, but in extra time we had to take the ball to the corner and pass the time. “
One can understand the anger of the coach. His team currently has the 11th best defense in the league in terms of absorbs, with Solskjaer’s players conceding 30 goals in 23 games. For comparison, Manchester City, which is one place above it, has absorbed only 13.
This is the second time in history that United have not won a game in which they lead 0: 2 at half time at home. The only time this happened was in 2010, when she ended in a draw with West Bromwich Albion.
2 – This was just the second time in Premier League history Manchester United led a home game by 2+ goals at half-time and failed to win, following a 2-2 draw against West Brom in October 2010. Drama. #MUNEVE pic.twitter.com/9myHH5C6Sh
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A few more numbers: The one who scored and cooked up the top pair of quick goals for the Topiz was Abdullah Dokura. The French midfielder does not usually score in bundles, but Manchester United is the team against which he likes to score the most, as tonight he scored his third goal against it. In addition, Hamas Rodriguez, who scored Everton’s second goal, celebrated for the first time this season outside of Goodison Park.
12 – James Rodríguez has been involved in 12 goals in all competitions for Everton this season (5 goals, 7 assists), with this strike against Man Utd his first goal or assist away from Goodison Park. Star. #MUNEVE
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The one who did not hide his disappointment with the result is the outstanding midfielder of Manchester United who also scored a fantastic goal, Bruno Fernandez. “We absorb too many goals at home and end up with too many bad results at home, that is something that can not happen,” said the Portuguese, reinforcing his claim, “You must win a game that leads 0: 2, no matter how. again”.
