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Coming right up Mav

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A possible alternative would have been Morata but I’d argue he’s been even less effective this season and so far looked lost at this level IMO

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I don’t buy that flat track bully stuff Paxton. Over the last 5 or so years I think he’s only behind Kane in goals scored. He might not have scored as many of his goals against other top sides as others, but he’s still scored more goals than most in that time and everyone plays the same sides. Most of the teams Utd play are, with respect, smaller sides than us so if he’s going to mostly bang them in against the smaller sides, that’s still a lot of goals.

A lot of people say he’s not good enough for Utd but I’ve yet to hear anybody mention a player we should have got who would have been a better bet. Who could we have got realistically who has a better or as good goalscoring record. I’m all ears!

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Bricklayersarms, Smalling is probably the first one I’d be looking to replace in that side. He’s steady and a decent defender but we should be looking for a better partner for Bailly really. I like the look of Tuanzebe who has just gone on loan to Villa so I’d like to see him given a chance. Mourinho has been quite good this season at playing the academy lads.

The last few times I’ve seen Rashford play centrally, I haven’t been as impressed. I much prefer him cutting in from the left and going past players than playing on the shoulder of the last defender. He could well mature into the central role though. Lukaku is definitely a confidence striker. His build up play has really improved the last few months even if his goals have dried up somewhat. His record in front of goal suggests hell be back scoring regularly again soon though.

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My best XI for next season would be

De Gea

Valencia Bailly Smalling Shaw

Matic Herrera Pogba

Sanchez Kane Lukaku Martial (/Rashford)

With replacements for Smalling, Herrera and Valencia on the shopping list.

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Pogba was anonymous last night but oddly played out of position after impressing so much further forward this season. I know people will say “he should be able to impress in any position at that price” but it’s just not the case. Henry was an average winger but became world class when moved more centrally, for example.

The sooner Jose understands that he needs to build everything around Pogba in a more advanced position the better. He must still by far have the best assists per game ratio in the league so he’s doing something right.

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Nil, spare a thought for those teams who can’t afford the world’s most expensive defender!

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Give it a rest Nil and get an early night

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Poor from Utd. Just didn’t turn up today. Doesn’t really change much as we were never going to catch City but disappointing nonetheless.

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NB, who bought who just to stop who? I’m not following…

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Merged with the older thread Chucky just so nobody misses the predictions! Which reminds me, I must get mine in…

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Giroud is a much better option than Carroll or Crouch and I think will be a decent backup option when Morata is unavailable or not on form. On recent form, I wonder if Giroud may even keep Morata out of the side.

Mahrez is a funny one. Surely, even City can’t afford to pay £60mil for someone who will warm the bench when everyone is fit. I don’t believe they’ll go that high to be honest.

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There doesn’t seem to be too much noise around Lucas Moura to Spurs which is supposedly nearing completion. £25mil I read. Spurs lads, what’s your thoughts on this one? Seems like a good deal

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??? Both Jose and Pep have complained already this year about not being able to spend enough. They’re “almost” as bad as each other

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I wouldn’t mind the conspiracy theory if it had some weight behind it though. The fact City have just been the only top side to draw a League One side in the next round meant it fell apart within about 30mins of Adlab suggesting it yesterday. As mentioned yesterday, Sanchez also nearly had his legs broken against Yeovil and the guy who did it is being hailed as a hero. He got a yellow.

Utd, supposedly helped by Gill, the only top side to get another PL side away from home. He’s not doing a very good job is he?!

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Well City the only one of the top PL sides to get a League One side in the next round and Utd the only one to (probably) face a PL side away from home. There is no agenda Adlab!

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Gill clearly wasn’t on duty for the Yeovil game as they should have been down to 10 men after that foul on Sanchez!

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Top players being targeted has been around as long as football itself. Ronaldo was always chopped down and very rarely protected by the refs even though he had a tendency to go down easily. Sanchez was chopped down against Yeovil and could have easily broken his leg had Sanchez not had his feet off the ground. Defender somehow only got a yellow.

This feeling of an agenda against City just makes no sense at all to non-City fans. You’re literally having the best season of your lives and talking about agendas in the media, the FA, the PL, the referees. You guys should really start enjoying the season a bit more. The pundits can’t stop raving about you!

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By my calculations, £300mil combined on those 3 would only leave about £20mil to split between the Hazard and Kane fees, after taking out the De Gea fee! I can’t see any club in the world being able to buy those 3 in one window.

That said, Real are almost certainly going to be flexing their muscles come the summer as they’ll not want to appear to have fallen behind the other money clubs. It’s all about appearances and brand image for them.

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Beers are on Hightown if there’s ever a Footydebate meetup then!

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