This is the Post MATCHDAY thread, a separate and completely different post to the regular post-match thread. These posts are to generate a more level-headed discussion of the game, after everyone has had time to reflect on what happened
FT Score: Sunderland AFC 0 – 3 Manchester United
Goals:
Ibrahimović [30'] SAFC 0 - 1 MUFC
Mkhitaryan [46'] SAFC 0 - 2 MUFC
Rashford [89'] SAFC 0 - 3 MUFC
Stats
|
Possession |
Shots |
On Target |
Corners |
Fouls |
Yellow Cards |
Red Cards |
| SAFC |
29% |
9 |
4 |
4 |
14 |
1 |
1 |
| MUFC |
71% |
18 |
9 |
5 |
20 |
5 |
0 |
BBC Report
Man of the Match
Luke Shaw – Manchester United (BBC)
Quotes from the Manager
A GOOD WIN AGAINST A SAD TEAM
"The result was good," Jose said. "We resisted the results of yesterday when Manchester City and Liverpool won, they left us in a position of 'yes' or 'no'. It was 'yes'. We got three points and it was a solid display.
"It was against a team that is sad, it's normal. Against a team that is sad, if you score before then it's difficult for them to react. You could feel the negative feeling around the team. That is felt with a team is close to relegation. We started positively. I’m not saying very aggressive in terms of the intensity of our game but comfortable and in control. When you score a goal, you play against a sad team. And when you score before them, normally in these circumstances, you kill the match and in the second half, with the second goal, against 10 men, it was comfortable. Not a brilliant performance but a comfortable one."
PLEASED FOR LUKE SHAW
“I took Shaw off because of the yellow card and the pressure from the crowd," Jose said, discussing the recalled left-back. "It was good to protect him but it was also good for him to play one hour with a good solid performance and no mistakes, so I'm really pleased for him.”
THE IMPORTANCE OF ZLATAN'S GOAL
“It was open at 0-0. We were in control without danger. We were playing quite compact and solid. You need these players to break it. Every team has a couple of them. Zlatan did that. It’s very important and one more goal for him is a beautiful number that he’s getting [28 goals this season]. We felt the game was in our pocket. In this beautiful weather, the game was played at a more slow intensity.”
Full comments from Mourinho's post-match interview and press conference can be found in the comments section or in the link below
Jose's MUTV Interview
Jose, Ibrahimović and Mkhitaryan Post-Match Interviews
Jose's Post-Match Press conference video
Other links:
Highlights/Full match Download or Watch Online
Pre-Match Thread
Match Thread
Halftime Discussion Thread
Post-Match Thread
Standings
| Position |
Team |
Pld |
+/- |
Pts |
| 1 |
Chelsea |
31 |
40 |
75 |
| 2 |
Tottenham |
31 |
40 |
68 |
| 3 |
Liverpool |
32 |
28 |
63 |
| 4 |
Man City |
31 |
25 |
61 |
| 5 |
Man United |
30 |
22 |
57 |
| 6 |
Arsenal |
29 |
25 |
54 |
| 7 |
Everton |
32 |
21 |
54 |
Full League Standings - BBC
Notable moments from the game and other videos
Talking points
Next Match:
Anderlecht (A) - KO 20:05 BST (19:05 GMT), Thursday 13th April – Europa League quarter-final first leg.
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