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I went 2-2 so wasn't far away. I found it a difficult game to call. In the end 2-1 flattered Newcastle a little. I worried about the phsicality too, which is weird for me as I am a technique trumps everything guy. But Barca's technical collective is of such an astoundingly high level that even...

I don't see many people whining. Most people - myself included - think Barca successfully weathered an early storm, took control, and deservedly won away at an intimidating, tricky stadium and club.

They do have a good midfield, but I think he knew that they couldn't live with Pedri and De Jong. So plan was to try to smother Barca early and prevent the ball getting to midfield and hence the supply to the attackers. They were pressing very high - they looked surprised that Barca weren't...

Game of fine margins innit? If they score one of their early chances when on top, they might go on to win 1 or 2-0 and we all say he made the right decision. Coaches live and die by the sword. Football is a low-scoring game so luck, variance, one-off moments can all affect things greatly. I...

Yeah noticed that. He was always quite slim, then a bit more muscular. Tonight though he looked a unit. Unfortunately I don't think he has the back to goal hold up play or link up play to play CF all the time. Ideally you want him coming in from the left and facing the goal with space to...

Newcastle haven't played United this season yet, so still time for him to change his opinion. Seriously, though, he's a pretty good player. No world beater but he has good ability. But there's nothing guys like him can do when starved of the ball via Barca's precision and expert possession.

Yer Olmo more my type, others might prefer the profile of Fermin, that is fair enough. They're both obviously far off these players, but from what i have seen Olmo is a David Silva type sort of and Fermin a very budget Lampard.

Still easily prefer Olmo to him in terms of talent and unlocking doors, though Fermin seems more durable and more of a fighter, which counts something I suppose.

An an outsider I would say your best players are Pedri and Lamine. Frenkie next after that, and the goalkeeper Joan Garcia looks very promising. Rashford, Olmo, Fermin, Raphinha etc can supplement with the odd moment. Keep those first four fit and firing, supplement them with good, functional...

Tonali is a very good player - he's just not world class like Frenkie.

He's scored beauties against arsenal and Chelsea too He's very wasteful but the times it comes off he's like Ronaldo lite

Yeah lol. Birdy does love him a lot. In general he's flawed but he can produce moments. But don't expect great combination play or moments from match to match

Ok. Just a few here seem to talk about him like he's exceptional Never denied he can have a great game sometimes. But he isn't anywhere near consistent so you never know what you'll get

I might go easier on him in future..never be his biggest fan but I could cut him more slack @Horatio @Birdy @te amo barca @Fati_Future_BallonDor @draconifire

It would be quite funny if he helped Barca win the big trophies and frustrated United fans even more

Yes that's my point.in a defensive set up his heading is amazing

He has some pros for sure. Just think he comes with serious flaws too.most of the time that shot tonight hits row z too. Lovelyheader thoiugh. Generated power as well as direction well

I get your point but those two have achieved much more in the biggest club games of the sport. Rashford now has his chance to do that at a much better team than United..if he does so I will say fair play and well done.

Yeah he can shoot at goal sometimes and he's direct. I just prefer players with better link up. Some like guys that are more direct..fair enough

This guy is just too good.. football is too simple for him . Effortless