Negredo's goal for Middlesbrough was a blantant foul after watching the replays. But when it happended live for the first time I couldn't tell you what excatly happened to be honest. Negredo came in at full speed and headers Stekelenburg's arm after he's already cleanly claimed the ball. The force of the Negredo's header into the side of Stekelenburg's arm makes the Everton keeper drop the ball and it trundles over the line. It seems so wrong to let such a blatant foul stand. But at the same time the ref doesn't get to see the replays and I had no idea what happended the first time around. So I guess he's in a tough situation. The balls in the back of the net and he can't be sure he saw a foul so he has to just let the goal stand.

Topdoller

United Kingdom3860 Posts

September 18 2016 09:14 GMT

#702

I cant see City under Pepe dropping to many points. Also is it my imagination but the quality of the games has improved dramatically this season so far> Liverpool and City are playing some great attacking football

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

September 18 2016 10:35 GMT

#703

vast improvement, I'm sure the ratings are up too, the investments are paying off.

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

September 18 2016 11:28 GMT

#704

Martial might have a concussion, Mikhi not on the bench, Ashley Young or Depay coming on

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

September 18 2016 11:35 GMT

#705

Martial stays on, loses ball, now 0-1. Pretty sure he shouldn't be playing.

And now he's been subbed off holding his head. Wtf is with the concussion protocol in soccer.

Aceace

Turkey1305 Posts

September 18 2016 11:36 GMT

#706

On September 18 2016 16:57 Maenander wrote:

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So how is Eren Derdiyok doing in Turkey? So much potential, but never lived up to it in the Bundesliga.

He has scored his fourth goal with his sixth shot on target in this season in four matches. Eventho Gala failed to deliver him good balls he somehow someway manages to score. Gala fans already fell in love with him.

His Kasimpasa carreer had so many ups and downs, heavy injuries, really bad forms. But this seems very different. I'll be honest. When Gala transferred him i was upset. Now i am eating my words.

Ysellian

Netherlands9029 Posts

September 18 2016 11:41 GMT

#707

On September 18 2016 20:35 zulu_nation8 wrote:
Martial stays on, loses ball, now 0-1. Pretty sure he shouldn't be playing.

yeeeeah. I saw the replay of the medic checking him, looked like a clear concussion. I mean I'm not a medical expert but isn't the point of the finger in front of your face to keep track of it?

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

September 18 2016 11:48 GMT

#708

I think sometimes people don't show symptoms for up to 24h or something like that, so it's always better to be safe than sorry.

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

September 18 2016 12:24 GMT

#709

Man Utd is a one man team now. Rashford scores 1-1.

sneirac

Germany3464 Posts

September 18 2016 12:38 GMT

#710

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

September 18 2016 12:47 GMT

#711

what a fucking disaster, should've bought a centre back.

Dante08

Singapore4179 Posts

September 18 2016 12:49 GMT

#712

Dam the players looked good the first 3 games and suddenly they start playing like crap for some weird reason

evilfatsh1t

Australia8915 Posts

September 18 2016 12:54 GMT

#713

moyes really screwed us over by giving rooney his 5 yr contract. the occasional good showings of his is nowhere near enough to make up for his shit ones.
i really think rooney is the only reason our team is so lost and still plays lvg sideways passing

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

September 18 2016 12:59 GMT

#714

Well, he's lost his speed, touch, and finishing. He's still motivated and works hard but that's not really enough. The midfield is definitely the biggest problem right now. Fellaini has been good but Pogba + Rooney just doesn't work.

GTR

51665 Posts

September 18 2016 13:01 GMT

#715

when was the last time rooney actually performed well in a match?

Dante08

Singapore4179 Posts

September 18 2016 13:06 GMT

#716

Yeah I agree Rooney can't cut it in attack anymore, he needs to be dropped to midfield or the bench but we know that's not going to happen.

Oh well at least it's still early, I'm sure things will improve soon.

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

September 18 2016 13:09 GMT

#717

He's pretty much a midfielder now and can pass decently but you need to be able to hold the ball to play deeper which he can't do. Schneiderlin should get some more chances after the Europa game.

maze.

Germany1392 Posts

September 18 2016 13:33 GMT

#718

United should have sold Rooney to a club from china last summer or this transfer window. Can't think of any other club who is willing to pay his wages.