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Manchester United 2-0 West Bromwich Albion: Premier League – as it happened Manchester United 2-0 West Bromwich Albion: Premier League – as it happened
(about 2 months later)
11.56am ET16:56 4.56pm GMT
16:56
OK, we’re going to wrap up here. Well done to United, commiserations to Albion, etc etc. Thanks for reading, and for your emails and tweets. Bye!OK, we’re going to wrap up here. Well done to United, commiserations to Albion, etc etc. Thanks for reading, and for your emails and tweets. Bye!
11.55am ET16:55 4.55pm GMT
16:55
Another win for United, although they made hard work of it. West Brom came for a 0-0, and defended stoutly for 50 minutes, but once Lingard scored they found it difficult to revert from their defensive shape. Although Berahino should have made it 1-1 when he missed a sitter from six yards.Another win for United, although they made hard work of it. West Brom came for a 0-0, and defended stoutly for 50 minutes, but once Lingard scored they found it difficult to revert from their defensive shape. Although Berahino should have made it 1-1 when he missed a sitter from six yards.
Not bad from United: they had all the ball, and it was comfortable in the end, but these issues remain. Good game from Jesse Lingard, though: he’ll want to keep his place against Watford in two weeks.Not bad from United: they had all the ball, and it was comfortable in the end, but these issues remain. Good game from Jesse Lingard, though: he’ll want to keep his place against Watford in two weeks.
11.53am ET16:53 4.53pm GMT
16:53
Full-time: Man Utd 2-0 West BromFull-time: Man Utd 2-0 West Brom
That’s it!That’s it!
11.52am ET16:52 4.52pm GMT
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90 min + 3: We’re playing time now.90 min + 3: We’re playing time now.
11.51am ET16:51 4.51pm GMT
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90 min + 2: McAuley looked sheepish as he trudged off the field there: it was an obvious foul, and although the red was slightly harsh in the sense that it wasn’t violent play, he did deny Martial a clear goalscoring opportunity.90 min + 2: McAuley looked sheepish as he trudged off the field there: it was an obvious foul, and although the red was slightly harsh in the sense that it wasn’t violent play, he did deny Martial a clear goalscoring opportunity.
11.50am ET16:50 4.50pm GMT
16:50
GOAL! Man Utd 2-0 West Brom (Mata pen 90)GOAL! Man Utd 2-0 West Brom (Mata pen 90)
Albion give it away, and Martial streaks clear as the defence pushed up. McAuley lumbered over to tackle, but couldn’t get there, and it was a clear trip.Albion give it away, and Martial streaks clear as the defence pushed up. McAuley lumbered over to tackle, but couldn’t get there, and it was a clear trip.
Mata’s penalty is cool: straight down the middle as Myhill went down. Game over.Mata’s penalty is cool: straight down the middle as Myhill went down. Game over.
Updated at 3.03pm ET Updated
11.48am ET16:48 at 8.03pm GMT
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Penalty to Man United!Penalty to Man United!
And McAuley is sent off!And McAuley is sent off!
Updated at 3.01pm ET Updated
11.48am ET16:48 at 8.01pm GMT
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90 min: Albion haven’t really threatened since that Berahino chance. You’d think it’d be all hands to the pump to try to get the equaliser, but it hasn’t materialised.90 min: Albion haven’t really threatened since that Berahino chance. You’d think it’d be all hands to the pump to try to get the equaliser, but it hasn’t materialised.
11.47am ET16:47 4.47pm GMT
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88 min: Four minutes of stoppage time left, reportedly. If United hang on here, it’ll be a fifth clean sheet in a row.88 min: Four minutes of stoppage time left, reportedly. If United hang on here, it’ll be a fifth clean sheet in a row.
11.46am ET16:46 4.46pm GMT
16:46
87 min: Albion can’t clear properly, and it falls to Mata, but it’s on his right foot, and he can’t find the target. It’s so over. A bit like modern capitalism, I suppose.87 min: Albion can’t clear properly, and it falls to Mata, but it’s on his right foot, and he can’t find the target. It’s so over. A bit like modern capitalism, I suppose.
11.44am ET16:44 4.44pm GMT
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85 min: Pulis is gabbing away on the touchline. He still thinks his side can win a point, but they should already be level: that Berahino chance was golden.85 min: Pulis is gabbing away on the touchline. He still thinks his side can win a point, but they should already be level: that Berahino chance was golden.
Corner to United, their fifth.Corner to United, their fifth.
Updated at 11.44am ET Updated
11.43am ET16:43 at 4.44pm GMT
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84 min: Final change for West Brom: Brunt off, Callum McManaman on.84 min: Final change for West Brom: Brunt off, Callum McManaman on.
11.42am ET16:42 4.42pm GMT
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82 min: Yacob dry-humps Mata and brings him to the ground, but it’s no card. United aren’t really looking for a second here: I think they’re happy with what they’ve got.82 min: Yacob dry-humps Mata and brings him to the ground, but it’s no card. United aren’t really looking for a second here: I think they’re happy with what they’ve got.
11.40am ET16:40 4.40pm GMT
16:40
80 min: Cleared by West Brom. Now Lingard goes again down the right, but McAuley eases him off it, and it’s no penalty.80 min: Cleared by West Brom. Now Lingard goes again down the right, but McAuley eases him off it, and it’s no penalty.
Rooney is hooked for Ander Herrera. Davie Provan gives Rooney “six out of 10”. That’s about right, probably.Rooney is hooked for Ander Herrera. Davie Provan gives Rooney “six out of 10”. That’s about right, probably.
Updated at 11.40am ET Updated
11.38am ET16:38 at 4.40pm GMT
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79 min: Martial runs at McAuley, and wins a corner.79 min: Martial runs at McAuley, and wins a corner.
11.36am ET16:36 4.36pm GMT
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78 min: Two calls for handball: Evans on the edge of the box, and McAuley, was it, inside. Both turned down in Mike Dean’s typically melodramatic fashion.78 min: Two calls for handball: Evans on the edge of the box, and McAuley, was it, inside. Both turned down in Mike Dean’s typically melodramatic fashion.
Updated at 11.38am ET Updated
11.35am ET16:35 at 4.38pm GMT
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77 min: What a massive chance just then. Berahino was all alone, and the ball in from Dawson was delicious, but it came off the top of his head and went over! A sitter from six yards. Tony Pulis is head in hands.77 min: What a massive chance just then. Berahino was all alone, and the ball in from Dawson was delicious, but it came off the top of his head and went over! A sitter from six yards. Tony Pulis is head in hands.
11.34am ET16:34 4.34pm GMT
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75 min: West Brom’s huge D has become much less huge these past 15 minutes or so … and that’s a giant miss from Berahino! He arrived late in the box, six yards out, and met the cross from the right completely unmarked – and put it over! Unbelievable!75 min: West Brom’s huge D has become much less huge these past 15 minutes or so … and that’s a giant miss from Berahino! He arrived late in the box, six yards out, and met the cross from the right completely unmarked – and put it over! Unbelievable!
Updated at 11.52am ET Updated
11.32am ET16:32 at 4.52pm GMT
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73 min: Lingard, who’s been the most positive player on the pitch, goes at Dawson, cuts inside, but his shot is wayward. United could do with a bit more of Lingard’s ambition.73 min: Lingard, who’s been the most positive player on the pitch, goes at Dawson, cuts inside, but his shot is wayward. United could do with a bit more of Lingard’s ambition.
11.30am ET16:30 4.30pm GMT
16:30
72 min: Ooh! Sessegnon’s ball in is headed goalwards by Fletcher, and Evans is just shy of providing a touch beyond De Gea. Slightly nervy moments for United.72 min: Ooh! Sessegnon’s ball in is headed goalwards by Fletcher, and Evans is just shy of providing a touch beyond De Gea. Slightly nervy moments for United.
11.29am ET16:29 4.29pm GMT
16:29
71 min: McClean goes down in the box after a rugged sortie up the field, but Jones won the ball.71 min: McClean goes down in the box after a rugged sortie up the field, but Jones won the ball.
Double change for Albion: Lambert and Berahino in for Rondon and Morrison. I feel a bit sorry for Rondon: he’s done his best with no support.Double change for Albion: Lambert and Berahino in for Rondon and Morrison. I feel a bit sorry for Rondon: he’s done his best with no support.
11.28am ET16:28 4.28pm GMT
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69 min: I do love the way Carrick passes. He’s always looking to go forward – certainly not a sideways merchant like Lucas or Mikel or David Batty. A Schweinsteiger-Carrick duo might not be able to run, but it’s certainly good to watch.69 min: I do love the way Carrick passes. He’s always looking to go forward – certainly not a sideways merchant like Lucas or Mikel or David Batty. A Schweinsteiger-Carrick duo might not be able to run, but it’s certainly good to watch.
11.26am ET16:26 4.26pm GMT
16:26
67 min: A bit more space now Albion have decided to play a bit. Martial looks to go down the right, but McClean mops up. Then Carrick’s ball in is uncharacteristically aimless.67 min: A bit more space now Albion have decided to play a bit. Martial looks to go down the right, but McClean mops up. Then Carrick’s ball in is uncharacteristically aimless.
Here’s Michael Hood: “Correct substitution as Young has had a very, very poor game – don’t think that he’s completed a pass.”Here’s Michael Hood: “Correct substitution as Young has had a very, very poor game – don’t think that he’s completed a pass.”
11.24am ET16:24 4.24pm GMT
16:24
65 min: Ugly lunge from Brunt, and it’s yellow. No arguments, but again, Darren Fletcher feels it necessary to go and argue with Mike Dean. What an irritant.65 min: Ugly lunge from Brunt, and it’s yellow. No arguments, but again, Darren Fletcher feels it necessary to go and argue with Mike Dean. What an irritant.
11.23am ET16:23 4.23pm GMT
16:23
64 min: Yeah, this is much better from the Baggies. They’re not holding hands on the edge of their penalty area any more. Rondon is almost on the end of McClean’s cross, but Smalling clears.64 min: Yeah, this is much better from the Baggies. They’re not holding hands on the edge of their penalty area any more. Rondon is almost on the end of McClean’s cross, but Smalling clears.
75,410 here today – United’s biggest home crowd of the season.75,410 here today – United’s biggest home crowd of the season.
11.20am ET16:20 4.20pm GMT
16:20
62 min: West Brom have perked up a bit, and they’ve moved a little higher up the pitch.62 min: West Brom have perked up a bit, and they’ve moved a little higher up the pitch.
Mildly zany change for United: Phil Jones on for Ashley Young. I thought Young did OK, but it looks like it’s a straight swap.Mildly zany change for United: Phil Jones on for Ashley Young. I thought Young did OK, but it looks like it’s a straight swap.
11.19am ET16:19 4.19pm GMT
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61 min: Now Rojo is carded for a clip on Sessegnon. What a daft foul: Sessegnon was going nowhere.61 min: Now Rojo is carded for a clip on Sessegnon. What a daft foul: Sessegnon was going nowhere.
11.18am ET16:18 4.18pm GMT
16:18
60 min: Rondon is yellow carded for a late tackle on Smalling as the United defender went to clear by the corner flag. No complaint from Rondon.60 min: Rondon is yellow carded for a late tackle on Smalling as the United defender went to clear by the corner flag. No complaint from Rondon.
11.17am ET16:17 4.17pm GMT
16:17
58 min: United look a great deal more relaxed since the goal. All the pressure’s off now, and West Brom don’t look like scoring.58 min: United look a great deal more relaxed since the goal. All the pressure’s off now, and West Brom don’t look like scoring.
11.16am ET16:16 4.16pm GMT
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56 min: Is that Jesse Lingard’s first goal for Man United? I think it is. What a way to do it.56 min: Is that Jesse Lingard’s first goal for Man United? I think it is. What a way to do it.
11.13am ET16:13 4.13pm GMT
16:13
55 min: Sessegnon runs at Rojo, but the Argentinian does well to block him off and win the goal kick.55 min: Sessegnon runs at Rojo, but the Argentinian does well to block him off and win the goal kick.
11.13am ET16:13 4.13pm GMT
16:13
54 min: That was a really great goal. There was no one in the box when Martial crossed it, and about six Albion defenders, but Brunt’s header was weak, and it fell straight to Lingard. But he still had a lot to do, and it was made by the first touch. With the second, he just passed it beyond Myhill. Excellent stuff.54 min: That was a really great goal. There was no one in the box when Martial crossed it, and about six Albion defenders, but Brunt’s header was weak, and it fell straight to Lingard. But he still had a lot to do, and it was made by the first touch. With the second, he just passed it beyond Myhill. Excellent stuff.
11.11am ET16:11 4.11pm GMT
16:11
52 min: Martial crossed from the left, and Chris Brunt’s header fell to Lingard on the edge of the box. His first touch was perfect, and he just curled it past Myhill with his second. What a shot!52 min: Martial crossed from the left, and Chris Brunt’s header fell to Lingard on the edge of the box. His first touch was perfect, and he just curled it past Myhill with his second. What a shot!
Updated at 11.22am ET Updated
11.10am ET16:10 at 4.22pm GMT
4.10pm GMT
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GOAL! Man Utd 1-0 West Brom (Lingard 52)GOAL! Man Utd 1-0 West Brom (Lingard 52)
What a goal! Out of nothing!What a goal! Out of nothing!
11.10am ET16:10 4.10pm GMT
16:10
51 min: Schweinsteiger’s influence today has been minial, as has Mata’s. Rooney’s done OK, though.51 min: Schweinsteiger’s influence today has been minial, as has Mata’s. Rooney’s done OK, though.
11.07am ET16:07 4.07pm GMT
16:07
49 min: Poor kick from Myhill under no pressure, but Evans intercepts as Rooney looks for Martial. More excellent defending from the Northern Irishman.49 min: Poor kick from Myhill under no pressure, but Evans intercepts as Rooney looks for Martial. More excellent defending from the Northern Irishman.
11.06am ET16:06 4.06pm GMT
16:06
48 min: No changes for United, but expect to see Depay and Herrera at some point. Fellaini is injured, remember, so disappointingly, we won’t see it thrown into the mixer for the big man.48 min: No changes for United, but expect to see Depay and Herrera at some point. Fellaini is injured, remember, so disappointingly, we won’t see it thrown into the mixer for the big man.
11.04am ET16:04 4.04pm GMT
16:04
Second half beginsSecond half begins
46 min: West Brom kick off, and Sessegnon, who has been extremely quiet, wins a free kick.46 min: West Brom kick off, and Sessegnon, who has been extremely quiet, wins a free kick.
11.03am ET16:03 4.03pm GMT
16:03
We’re back out, as Glory, Glory, Man United plays on the public address system. Or Who the Fuck are Man United, as City fans would prefer.We’re back out, as Glory, Glory, Man United plays on the public address system. Or Who the Fuck are Man United, as City fans would prefer.
10.51am ET15:51 3.51pm GMT
15:51
It’s gone almost exactly as we imagined: West Brom have Rondon up front and then the other nine outfield players on the edge of their box, but Man United, for all their possession, just can’t break them down. Martial and Mata went close, but Myhill hasn’t really been stretched. Much for LvG to ponder.It’s gone almost exactly as we imagined: West Brom have Rondon up front and then the other nine outfield players on the edge of their box, but Man United, for all their possession, just can’t break them down. Martial and Mata went close, but Myhill hasn’t really been stretched. Much for LvG to ponder.
Updated at 11.17am ET Updated
10.48am ET15:48 at 4.17pm GMT
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Half-time: Man Utd 0-0 West BromHalf-time: Man Utd 0-0 West Brom
Well, we didn’t think it would be 2-2, did we?Well, we didn’t think it would be 2-2, did we?
10.48am ET15:48 3.48pm GMT
15:48
45 min + 2: With seconds to play, a free kick for West Brom. Brunt goes for goal, and it’s deflected, but no time to take the corner. That’s the half.45 min + 2: With seconds to play, a free kick for West Brom. Brunt goes for goal, and it’s deflected, but no time to take the corner. That’s the half.
10.46am ET15:46 3.46pm GMT
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45 min + 1: Two minutes of stoppage time. For what?!45 min + 1: Two minutes of stoppage time. For what?!
10.45am ET15:45 3.45pm GMT
15:45
45 min: Martial with a free shot, and it’s beaten away by Myhill! The Frenchman was free in the area, and the ball fell to him, but his shot on the turn was too straight, and the goalie didn’t have to move. Chance!45 min: Martial with a free shot, and it’s beaten away by Myhill! The Frenchman was free in the area, and the ball fell to him, but his shot on the turn was too straight, and the goalie didn’t have to move. Chance!
10.44am ET15:44 3.44pm GMT
15:44
44 min: Yellow card for Dawson for pulling back Lingard. It’s a clear yellow, as obvious as the day is long, and Darren Fletcher comes over and starts screaming at the ref. What a bore. It was obvious!44 min: Yellow card for Dawson for pulling back Lingard. It’s a clear yellow, as obvious as the day is long, and Darren Fletcher comes over and starts screaming at the ref. What a bore. It was obvious!
Updated at 10.44am ET Updated
10.42am ET15:42 at 3.44pm GMT
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43 min: It comes to nothing. Just having a look at that challenge on replay: Evans did brilliantly, but Lingard maybe took too long to get his shot away.43 min: It comes to nothing. Just having a look at that challenge on replay: Evans did brilliantly, but Lingard maybe took too long to get his shot away.
10.42am ET15:42 3.42pm GMT
15:42
42 min: Great block by Jonny Evans! Dawson gave it straight to Martial, who released Lingard, and it looked as though he was clear, one-on-one, but Evans did so well to come across with a sliding challenge. Excellent defending, but a bad mistake from Dawson. Then Martial has a go. Corner!42 min: Great block by Jonny Evans! Dawson gave it straight to Martial, who released Lingard, and it looked as though he was clear, one-on-one, but Evans did so well to come across with a sliding challenge. Excellent defending, but a bad mistake from Dawson. Then Martial has a go. Corner!
10.40am ET15:40 3.40pm GMT
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40 min: Blind has come to play in central midfield, so scant is West Brom’s attacking threat, but for all their possession, United have struggled to create things.40 min: Blind has come to play in central midfield, so scant is West Brom’s attacking threat, but for all their possession, United have struggled to create things.
10.38am ET15:38 3.38pm GMT
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38 min: Good work from Rooney to speed past Darren Fletcher, but again, West Brom are back in numbers and they welly it clear. United haven’t really got in behind the defence this first half.38 min: Good work from Rooney to speed past Darren Fletcher, but again, West Brom are back in numbers and they welly it clear. United haven’t really got in behind the defence this first half.
Updated at 10.51am ET Updated
10.36am ET15:36 at 3.51pm GMT
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35 min: Corner to West Brom, their first. Evans knocks it back, De Gea flaps, and United just manage to get it away.35 min: Corner to West Brom, their first. Evans knocks it back, De Gea flaps, and United just manage to get it away.
Matt Richman asks: “Do you have accurate possession stats handy? I want to know how dominant LVG will say this drab performance was.”Matt Richman asks: “Do you have accurate possession stats handy? I want to know how dominant LVG will say this drab performance was.”
Our data says 76%, and Gary Taphouse on commentary just said United had had “more than three-quarters”, so they have been dominant. But West Brom’s defensive wall is big, striped, and full of bricks.Our data says 76%, and Gary Taphouse on commentary just said United had had “more than three-quarters”, so they have been dominant. But West Brom’s defensive wall is big, striped, and full of bricks.
10.33am ET15:33 3.33pm GMT
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33 min: Ashley Young runs forward, and then runs out of play. Oh dear.33 min: Ashley Young runs forward, and then runs out of play. Oh dear.
10.32am ET15:32 3.32pm GMT
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31 min: Rooney runs clear from Mata’s pass, but McAuley clanks over and gets in a block. The fans are getting restless! Albion’s huge D is giving United plenty to think about.31 min: Rooney runs clear from Mata’s pass, but McAuley clanks over and gets in a block. The fans are getting restless! Albion’s huge D is giving United plenty to think about.
Updated at 11.38am ET Updated
10.30am ET15:30 at 4.38pm GMT
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29 min: Rojo came round the back and was unchecked, but Dawson did well to crane his neck and flick it clear. It’s the first corner of the match, and Rooney will take. Half-cleared, and then Schweinsteiger lofts it back in, but no alarms for West Brom, and it’s a goal kick.29 min: Rojo came round the back and was unchecked, but Dawson did well to crane his neck and flick it clear. It’s the first corner of the match, and Rooney will take. Half-cleared, and then Schweinsteiger lofts it back in, but no alarms for West Brom, and it’s a goal kick.
10.28am ET15:28 3.28pm GMT
15:28
27 min: It’s just not quite happening for Man United. West Brom are suffocating them in defence. Think Greece 2004, or any team coached by Jose Mourinho. Joke!27 min: It’s just not quite happening for Man United. West Brom are suffocating them in defence. Think Greece 2004, or any team coached by Jose Mourinho. Joke!
10.25am ET15:25 3.25pm GMT
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25 min: Ooh, Schweinsteiger was almost in there, but his touch let him down, if you can believe it. West Brom are pinned back on the edge of their box, but Carrick’s touch for Rooney is just mistimed, and the visitors can clear.25 min: Ooh, Schweinsteiger was almost in there, but his touch let him down, if you can believe it. West Brom are pinned back on the edge of their box, but Carrick’s touch for Rooney is just mistimed, and the visitors can clear.
10.24am ET15:24 3.24pm GMT
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23 min: Man United have had 76% possession so far, but not much in front of goal, that Mata chance aside. Van Gaal makes some notes in red pen. Ryan Giggs looks pensive.23 min: Man United have had 76% possession so far, but not much in front of goal, that Mata chance aside. Van Gaal makes some notes in red pen. Ryan Giggs looks pensive.
10.22am ET15:22 3.22pm GMT
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22 min: Rojo’s cross is hung up high, but Myhill claims.22 min: Rojo’s cross is hung up high, but Myhill claims.
Here’s Adam Hirst: “So how many times at Old Trafford have the away team had more Manchester United Juniors playing for them than the home team?” Zing!Here’s Adam Hirst: “So how many times at Old Trafford have the away team had more Manchester United Juniors playing for them than the home team?” Zing!
Updated at 10.38am ET Updated
10.21am ET15:21 at 3.38pm GMT
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21 min: A bit more adventurous from West Brom, and James McClean’s ball in looks for Rondon, but he can’t get the direction, and it flicks off his head and wide.21 min: A bit more adventurous from West Brom, and James McClean’s ball in looks for Rondon, but he can’t get the direction, and it flicks off his head and wide.
10.17am ET15:17 3.17pm GMT
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17 min: Just wide from Juan Mata! Schweini found Rooney, who rolled Evans and found Mata free on the right-hand edge of the penalty box, but his left-footed curler was inches past the post. Good effort, though, and a good ball from Rooney.17 min: Just wide from Juan Mata! Schweini found Rooney, who rolled Evans and found Mata free on the right-hand edge of the penalty box, but his left-footed curler was inches past the post. Good effort, though, and a good ball from Rooney.
Updated at 11.19am ET Updated
10.16am ET15:16 at 4.19pm GMT
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16 min: Dawson does well to dispossess Lingard and find Rondon, but again, Smalling is across. Rondon is game, but he’s so isolated.16 min: Dawson does well to dispossess Lingard and find Rondon, but again, Smalling is across. Rondon is game, but he’s so isolated.
10.13am ET15:13 3.13pm GMT
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13 min: United are on top here, and Schweinsteiger and Carrick have seen a lot of the ball, but West Brom have nine players strung across the edge of the box, and there’s hardly any space to play in the penalty area.13 min: United are on top here, and Schweinsteiger and Carrick have seen a lot of the ball, but West Brom have nine players strung across the edge of the box, and there’s hardly any space to play in the penalty area.
Updated at 10.15am ET Updated
10.11am ET15:11 at 3.15pm GMT
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11 min: United’s best move of the game, and Martial and Lingard were involved, releasing Rojo down the left, and his ball in was terrific, but no United player had burst into the area. A shame.11 min: United’s best move of the game, and Martial and Lingard were involved, releasing Rojo down the left, and his ball in was terrific, but no United player had burst into the area. A shame.
10.09am ET15:09 3.09pm GMT
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9 min: Fletcher looks for Rondon over the top, in the inside-right channel, but Smalling does really well one-on-one to win it and stride clear. Top defending.9 min: Fletcher looks for Rondon over the top, in the inside-right channel, but Smalling does really well one-on-one to win it and stride clear. Top defending.
10.08am ET15:08 3.08pm GMT
15:08
8 min: West Brom have started in markedly defensive fashion. I don’t think it’ll be another 5-3.8 min: West Brom have started in markedly defensive fashion. I don’t think it’ll be another 5-3.
10.06am ET15:06 3.06pm GMT
15:06
6 min: Lingard has actually started on the left. Maybe he can get at Dawson, who’s not really a natural full-back.6 min: Lingard has actually started on the left. Maybe he can get at Dawson, who’s not really a natural full-back.
Here’s Christopher Dale: “Since when has Carrick been maligned? He’s been Utd’s most consistent player for about four seasons. Rooney, by contrast, has been consistently poor since about 2012, and is only just beginning to receive even a fraction of the scrutiny he deserves.”Here’s Christopher Dale: “Since when has Carrick been maligned? He’s been Utd’s most consistent player for about four seasons. Rooney, by contrast, has been consistently poor since about 2012, and is only just beginning to receive even a fraction of the scrutiny he deserves.”
10.04am ET15:04 3.04pm GMT
15:04
4 min: Young gives it away to McClean with a poor crossfield pass, but West Brom have so few players in advanced positions McClean has no one to pass to, and the move breaks down.4 min: Young gives it away to McClean with a poor crossfield pass, but West Brom have so few players in advanced positions McClean has no one to pass to, and the move breaks down.
10.03am ET15:03 3.03pm GMT
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3 min: Ashley Young continues at right-back for United. Matteo Darmian is suspended, so it figures, I guess, but is Young, at 30, really able to be converted into a full-back?3 min: Ashley Young continues at right-back for United. Matteo Darmian is suspended, so it figures, I guess, but is Young, at 30, really able to be converted into a full-back?
10.01am ET15:01 3.01pm GMT
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And we're offAnd we're off
1 min: United kick off, and within 25 seconds McClean is very late on Blind. That was a clear yellow! But no card from Mike Dean. Hmm.1 min: United kick off, and within 25 seconds McClean is very late on Blind. That was a clear yellow! But no card from Mike Dean. Hmm.
10.00am ET15:00 3.00pm GMT
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A minute’s silence for Remembrance Day. Impeccably observed.A minute’s silence for Remembrance Day. Impeccably observed.
9.59am ET14:59 2.59pm GMT
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Not long now. Here’s Ray Reardon: ‘You are missing and Man U are missing their attacking left back Luke Shaw who actually made them go forward.”Not long now. Here’s Ray Reardon: ‘You are missing and Man U are missing their attacking left back Luke Shaw who actually made them go forward.”
Yep, what a shame for Shaw. He carries the ball so well, doesn’t he? I hope he recovers OK.Yep, what a shame for Shaw. He carries the ball so well, doesn’t he? I hope he recovers OK.
9.58am ET14:58 2.58pm GMT
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Teams are emerging at Old Trafford. The United mascot, Fred the Red, accompanies Louis van Gaal to the dugout. Two guys. One red-faced and chubby. The other Fred the Red. Zing!Teams are emerging at Old Trafford. The United mascot, Fred the Red, accompanies Louis van Gaal to the dugout. Two guys. One red-faced and chubby. The other Fred the Red. Zing!
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9.55am ET14:55 at 3.05pm GMT
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Here’s a good one: Man United have made just 81 chances in their 11 matches – the lowest in the Premier League. Maybe that’s why Carrick is back in the team: maligned though he is, he does look to pass forward.Here’s a good one: Man United have made just 81 chances in their 11 matches – the lowest in the Premier League. Maybe that’s why Carrick is back in the team: maligned though he is, he does look to pass forward.
9.40am ET14:40 2.40pm GMT
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I’ve watched Man United a few times this season, and although results have been good, they’ve got some issues. Here’s what I think they need:I’ve watched Man United a few times this season, and although results have been good, they’ve got some issues. Here’s what I think they need:
Anything I’ve missed?Anything I’ve missed?
9.34am ET14:34 2.34pm GMT
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Bournemouth are about to lose again, undeservedly, by all accounts. They’re in stoppage time:Bournemouth are about to lose again, undeservedly, by all accounts. They’re in stoppage time:
Related: Bournemouth v Newcastle United: Premier League – live!Related: Bournemouth v Newcastle United: Premier League – live!
9.32am ET14:32 2.32pm GMT
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So a couple of changes for Man United: Michael Carrick comes in for Schneiderlin in midfield, and Jesse Lingard replaces Ander Herrera, meaning Mata, presumably, will play in that No10 position.So a couple of changes for Man United: Michael Carrick comes in for Schneiderlin in midfield, and Jesse Lingard replaces Ander Herrera, meaning Mata, presumably, will play in that No10 position.
For the Baggies, just one change, I make it, from the team that lost at home to Leicester: James Morrison comes in for Saido Berahino, with Salomon Rondon, the Venezuelan, the lone man up front.For the Baggies, just one change, I make it, from the team that lost at home to Leicester: James Morrison comes in for Saido Berahino, with Salomon Rondon, the Venezuelan, the lone man up front.
9.29am ET14:29 2.29pm GMT
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TeamsTeams
Man Utd: De Gea, Young, Smalling, Blind, Rojo, Carrick, Schweinsteiger, Mata, Rooney, Lingard, Martial. Subs: Jones, Depay, Romero, Ander Herrera, Schneiderlin, Andreas Pereira, Jackson.Man Utd: De Gea, Young, Smalling, Blind, Rojo, Carrick, Schweinsteiger, Mata, Rooney, Lingard, Martial. Subs: Jones, Depay, Romero, Ander Herrera, Schneiderlin, Andreas Pereira, Jackson.
West Brom: Myhill, Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Brunt, Morrison, Yacob, Fletcher, McClean, Sessegnon, Rondon. Subs: Olsson, Chester, Gardner, Lambert, Berahino, McManaman, Lindegaard.West Brom: Myhill, Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Brunt, Morrison, Yacob, Fletcher, McClean, Sessegnon, Rondon. Subs: Olsson, Chester, Gardner, Lambert, Berahino, McManaman, Lindegaard.
Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral)Referee: Mike Dean (Wirral)
9.26am ET14:26 2.26pm GMT
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Hello and welcomeHello and welcome
The once-great stylists are in a stodgy phase: they need a victory today after a couple of weeks that haven’t been all that easy on the eye. But enough about West Brom! (Honk!) Man United have been grim recently, too, although they look solid enough defensively. This game could be a classic, but let’s be real here: t’s more likely to be an low-scoring bore. Join us at 10am ET, 3pm BST.The once-great stylists are in a stodgy phase: they need a victory today after a couple of weeks that haven’t been all that easy on the eye. But enough about West Brom! (Honk!) Man United have been grim recently, too, although they look solid enough defensively. This game could be a classic, but let’s be real here: t’s more likely to be an low-scoring bore. Join us at 10am ET, 3pm BST.
9.00am ET14:00 8.51pm GMT
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Tim will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s Daniel Taylor’s thoughts on discontent among United fans:Tim will be here shortly. In the meantime here’s Daniel Taylor’s thoughts on discontent among United fans:
Amid all the rancour and frustration, it has almost seemed to go unnoticed during this jarring spell for Manchester United that Louis van Gaal’s team have now gone seven hours and 45 minutes since anybody scored past them. It is their best run, defensively, since 2008, even if it does not feel like a cause for great jubilation when we have to go back much further to find the last time a manager at Old Trafford faced so much open dissent.Amid all the rancour and frustration, it has almost seemed to go unnoticed during this jarring spell for Manchester United that Louis van Gaal’s team have now gone seven hours and 45 minutes since anybody scored past them. It is their best run, defensively, since 2008, even if it does not feel like a cause for great jubilation when we have to go back much further to find the last time a manager at Old Trafford faced so much open dissent.
That eruption of anger when Van Gaal removed Anthony Martial during an uptight 1-0 win over CSKA Moscow to put on his “Plan B”, Marouane Fellaini, had been building slowly. “One win in six,” Andy Mitten, the editor of United We Stand, posted on Twitter after the prosaic goalless draw at Crystal Palace last weekend. “No goals scored in four of those games of largely entertainment-free football. It’s nowhere near good enough.”That eruption of anger when Van Gaal removed Anthony Martial during an uptight 1-0 win over CSKA Moscow to put on his “Plan B”, Marouane Fellaini, had been building slowly. “One win in six,” Andy Mitten, the editor of United We Stand, posted on Twitter after the prosaic goalless draw at Crystal Palace last weekend. “No goals scored in four of those games of largely entertainment-free football. It’s nowhere near good enough.”
It also goes further back than just the last half-dozen games if the issue is about the team’s style, and the question of whether Van Gaal has to fit in with United’s traditions or the club have to fit in with him. For now, the answer was provided by the sulphurous reaction to Martial’s removal, and the chants that effectively called into question the Dutchman’s tactics.It also goes further back than just the last half-dozen games if the issue is about the team’s style, and the question of whether Van Gaal has to fit in with United’s traditions or the club have to fit in with him. For now, the answer was provided by the sulphurous reaction to Martial’s removal, and the chants that effectively called into question the Dutchman’s tactics.
Sir Alex Ferguson once banned MUTV, United’s own channel, after one of its presenters had the temerity to express a preference for 4-4-2 rather than 4-5-1. Van Gaal has not reached that stage but he does not like being questioned in this manner and that leaves everything feeling very awkward given the way his philosophy is clearly grating with many fans.Sir Alex Ferguson once banned MUTV, United’s own channel, after one of its presenters had the temerity to express a preference for 4-4-2 rather than 4-5-1. Van Gaal has not reached that stage but he does not like being questioned in this manner and that leaves everything feeling very awkward given the way his philosophy is clearly grating with many fans.
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