The VirtuososFor all the music and Manchester United aficionados around the world, our second half serenade sounds the sweetest against Wigan Athletic over the weekend. Five nil in 45 minutes, would you ever envision the outcome to be that?
Match Highlights:
Well, it’s true The Red ensemble did miss quite a few notes here and there in the first half.
It’s true The Red ensemble was without a notable conductor in midfield.
And it’s true that when The Red ensemble is on song, the park’s a stage, and it happens to be the DW Stadium yesterday afternoon in Wigan.
Well, it’s true The Red ensemble did miss quite a few notes here and there in the first half.
It’s true The Red ensemble was without a notable conductor in midfield.
And it’s true that when The Red ensemble is on song, the park’s a stage, and it happens to be the DW Stadium yesterday afternoon in Wigan.
Positives:
1. Wayne Rooney
Two goals to bring his goal-tally to 101. Excellent header from Valencia's cross to set United up for a fruitful afternoon.
1. Wayne Rooney
Two goals to bring his goal-tally to 101. Excellent header from Valencia's cross to set United up for a fruitful afternoon.
2. Dimitar Berbatov
Definitely one of his better games as a Red Devil. Berba was involved throughout and seemed more willing to run for United’s cause lately. Deft flicks and tricks; the culmination of his performance brilliantly capped with a goal from, what else, a flick over Chris Kirkland. Nice!
3. Michael Owen
Definitely one of his better games as a Red Devil. Berba was involved throughout and seemed more willing to run for United’s cause lately. Deft flicks and tricks; the culmination of his performance brilliantly capped with a goal from, what else, a flick over Chris Kirkland. Nice!
3. Michael Owen
Most of us had feared for another dismal outing from Owen but he proved his doubters wrong. As soon as he connected with the ball, the waves of expectancy (and hope) were for it to end at the back of the net. This time, Owen did not disappoint with a clever clip.
Negatives:
1. United missing a string of chances to put the game beyond Wigan’s reach as early as the opening ten minutes. Fletcher saw his shot blocked after a dazzling move and Scholes did not do justice to the wonderful tee-up by Berba, blasting the shot wide. We are over-reliant on Rooney to get the goals.
Negatives:
1. United missing a string of chances to put the game beyond Wigan’s reach as early as the opening ten minutes. Fletcher saw his shot blocked after a dazzling move and Scholes did not do justice to the wonderful tee-up by Berba, blasting the shot wide. We are over-reliant on Rooney to get the goals.
2. It took the team almost 55 minutes to get into the scoring act. With due respects to Wigan, we would need to start and end strong against the big teams; we do not have the luxury to kick into gear for only a half while the other is spent on finding our rhythm.
The Verdict:
Whatever the results are for Chelsea (and Liverpool who have yet to play at this moment in writing), the weekend clearly belongs to Manchester United. It was as though the emotional anvil had been lifted and everyone associated with United can now breathe some sighs of relief.
Whatever the results are for Chelsea (and Liverpool who have yet to play at this moment in writing), the weekend clearly belongs to Manchester United. It was as though the emotional anvil had been lifted and everyone associated with United can now breathe some sighs of relief.
There's an air of optimism going to next week's game after our quite brilliant performance in the second half against Wigan. We have found our ruthlessness once again but in all honesty, the true tests will be in the weeks to come starting from the next game against Arsenal. The Gunners are firing on all cylinders but let's see if we can stop them in their tracks.
In the meantime, let's not get too carried away but savor the sweet serenade, shall we?
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