Due to work I only saw the second half so I actually missed the part of the game where United are supposed to have played well. As with other reds though, the result comes second to the sorry sight of Shaw getting stretchered off with a broken leg. He hasn't been the only shining light so far this season, but he has shone the brightest. I actually thought he did show glimpses of what he could do last season, think Chelsea away. But this season from day one, he has been consistently excellent, 7 or 8 out of 10 every game. Fingers crossed he can come back the same player next season. I've read people saying he will come back alright as it was a broken bone not ligament damage. But you never really know and as his burst of pace is such a big part of his game, it's a worry.
As I said I missed the first half so all I can say is it was an excellent goal from Memphis Depay, but a bit of a soft goal to concede right at the death. It was also probable that as well as losing Shaw United were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty from the challenge that caused the broken leg.
As to the second half United seemed to be in charge of the game, without really looking like scoring, it has to be said when Darmian's sloppy pass saw PSV counter quick silver to hit us on the break. After that United were chasing the game, and United under Van Gaal never seem to be at their best in that situation. For the god knows how many'th time his substitutions had me and others scratching their heads. Fellaini up front just completely stopped us in our tracks, we just never really looked like creating a chance, never mind scoring, from that point on.
On the plus side, Martial looks as if he may just be the real deal. His close control was superb, his use of the ball pretty good and his link up play was decent. So onto Sunday and Southampton away, even before last night's defeat, I thought this was one of those games I wouldn't be surprised if we lost. It goes without saying we could do with getting back to winning ways.
As I said I missed the first half so all I can say is it was an excellent goal from Memphis Depay, but a bit of a soft goal to concede right at the death. It was also probable that as well as losing Shaw United were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty from the challenge that caused the broken leg.
As to the second half United seemed to be in charge of the game, without really looking like scoring, it has to be said when Darmian's sloppy pass saw PSV counter quick silver to hit us on the break. After that United were chasing the game, and United under Van Gaal never seem to be at their best in that situation. For the god knows how many'th time his substitutions had me and others scratching their heads. Fellaini up front just completely stopped us in our tracks, we just never really looked like creating a chance, never mind scoring, from that point on.
On the plus side, Martial looks as if he may just be the real deal. His close control was superb, his use of the ball pretty good and his link up play was decent. So onto Sunday and Southampton away, even before last night's defeat, I thought this was one of those games I wouldn't be surprised if we lost. It goes without saying we could do with getting back to winning ways.
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