Rebuilding a Giant | Manchester United | EASFC 25

[ShireNiner]

Slow start for the defense in this one.

[Xixak]

Anthony Sinks Liverpool with 90th Minute Strike

Sunday, September 1st, 2024
Premier League | Matchday #3
Old Trafford
Manchester United (6th) vs. Liverpool (7th)

4 - 3


United's players mob Antony after his match-winning strike.

70% - Possession - 30%
21 - Shots - 15
249 - Passes Attempted - 142
94% - Pass Accuracy - 91%
11 - Tackles - 7

Match Events
12' Amad (MUN)
40' A. Robertson (LIV)
40' R. Gravenberch (LIV)
49' Amad (MUN)
51' D. Nunez (LIV)
66' A. Mac Allister (LIV)
72' R. Hojlund (MUN)
74' C. Gakpo (LIV)
85' C. Gakpo (LIV)
90' Antony (MUN)

Man of the Match
Antony (MUN): 8.2 rating, 1 goal, 1 assist

[djp73]

is that pic from a disposable camera?

[Xixak]

Slow start for the defense in this one.

The defense has been horrible, trying to sort it out. I've conceded 12 goals in 4 games...

It is not going well huh?

Just beat Liverpool so can't complain too much but yeah.

[Xixak]

is that pic from a disposable camera?

No just terrible capture from me on PS5 lol

[Xixak]

Garnacho Injury to Prompt Lineup Change, Loan Recalls


A dirty tackle from Andy Robertson in the Liverpool match has put Garnacho out for 2 months with a broken metatarsal.

Manchester, England — Manchester United’s dramatic 4–3 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford may have come at a heavy cost. Star winger Alejandro Garnacho suffered a broken metatarsal following a reckless challenge from Andy Robertson late in the second half, an injury expected to sideline the Argentine for several months.

The blow comes at a turbulent time for Rúben Amorim’s side, who have shown attacking promise but defensive instability in the early weeks of the Premier League campaign, conceding 12 goals in their opening four matches. In response, Amorim has announced a tactical overhaul: United will transition to a 3-5-2 system designed to tighten defensive structure while maintaining their attacking threat.

The shift will see Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, and Victor Lindelof form a back three protected by dual holding midfielders—Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo—providing greater solidity in central areas.

Up front, Marcus Rashford has been recalled from his loan at Chelsea to partner Rasmus Hojlund in a dynamic front two, offering pace and directness in transition. Jadon Sancho, recalled from Aston Villa, will slot into central midfield behind captain Bruno Fernandes, operating as a creative link between the lines.

The tactical adjustment has also prompted a reshuffle in squad numbers to reflect the new hierarchy and positional roles:

• Rashford reclaims his iconic #10 shirt upon return.
• Sancho takes #18, filling the creative midfield role behind Fernandes.
• Mason Mount switches to #17, moving into a right wingback position to cover for Garnacho’s absence.
• Amad Diallo, expected to start on the left flank as a converted wingback, takes over the #11 shirt.
• Antony moves to #21, shifting into the backup LWB role

The system change marks a clear pivot in Amorim’s early tenure. After weeks of defensive lapses, the Portuguese coach is prioritizing compactness and balance, with an emphasis on quicker transitions and wingbacks contributing both ways.

“This club must be adaptable,” Amorim stated after the Liverpool match. “We’ve shown spirit, but we must also show control. The injuries change things, yes, but they also open doors for others to step up.”

United’s upcoming fixtures will test both the resilience of their revamped shape and the chemistry of their newly reunited attacking duo. For supporters, the win over Liverpool provided a glimpse of grit and passion—now Amorim must transform that into consistency.

[Xixak]

Shocking Goalkeeping from Onana Forces United to Settle for Another Away Draw

Sunday, September 14th, 2024
Premier League | Matchday #4
St. Mary's Stadium
Southampton (10th) vs. Manchester United (3rd)

2 - 2


Onana's two errors proved highly costly in this fixture.

41% - Possession - 59%
11 - Shots - 18
207 - Passes Attempted - 221
89% - Pass Accuracy - 90%
9 - Tackles - 11

Match Events
45' Amad (MUN)
56' R. Fraser (SOU)
73' K. Mainoo (MUN)
82' P. Onuachu (SOU)
82' B. Fernandes (MUN)

Man of the Match
Kobbie Mainoo (MUN): 8.0 rating, 1 goal

[Xixak]

Defending Continues to be an Issue as United Squeak Past Middlesbrough in Carabao Cup

Wednesday, September 18th, 2024
Carabao Cup | Round 3
Old Trafford
Manchester United vs. Middlesbrough

3 - 2


Hojlund cooked up a brace in a victory marked by another poor goalkeeping display, this time from Bayindir

53% - Possession - 47%
11 - Shots - 8
186 - Passes Attempted - 219
89% - Pass Accuracy - 89%
17 - Tackles - 9

Match Events
28' R. Hojlund (MUN)
37' M. Forss (MID)
58' R. Hojlund (MUN)
70' Antony (MUN)
90' T. Collyer (MUN)
90' V. Lindelof (MUN)
90' M. Forss (MID)

Man of the Match
Antony (MUN): 8.4 rating, 1 goal, 1 assist

[Captain Canada]

Starting to pick up some steam here, need the defense to shore things up a bit more

[Xixak]

Starting to pick up some steam here, need the defense to shore things up a bit more

Yeah this is my first time trying to play on Ultimate difficulty with a back 3. Trying to figure out what settings work best to defend properly. Also need a new goalkeeper lol