Watched the game yesterday and we were completely played off the park in the first half. Half time couldn't come quick enough for us really. Utd didn't have too many chances but took the ones that came their way. I can't remember a save MS having to make to be honest. Possession wise they were in their element, thought Briggs was a little poor yesterday against Rafael who was outstanding, not sure Riise would have lost him so easily for the headed goal, but experience will flush out those mistakes for Briggsy.
Second half, different story. Really came out of the blocks and at 3-2 we were the only team looking likely to get the 6th goal of the game, unfortunately it didn't come due to three very good saves from De Gea (Dembele x2, Ruiz) but so many positives to take from the game to be honest, more than Utd. Ruiz and Dembele were both excellent, Riether was very steady at the back, good goal from Duff well worked from the free kick. Probably the biggest positive is that at 3-1 we didn't crumble or fade away out of the game. Last season we lost 5-0 to them at CC and after the first and second goal you could tell the players heads went and the score wasn't going to be pretty come full time.
Thought Kaca faded out of the game, so taking him off for Sidwell was a good move from Jol. Would have liked to have seen more of Rodallega, but had a decent attempt blocked by Carrick. Maybe for the next game replace Kaca with Rodallega, bringing on the latter with half an hour to go.