Episode 1888: Rashford King Of The Land, Barca Say Bye To Bartomeu, Dundalk Prepare For Arsenal
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s ongoing conversation with his critics took another (non-decisive) twist last night, as his Man United team hammered last season’s Champions League semi-finalists RB Leipzig 5-0 in Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford’s second goal against RB Leipzig & reaction from Solskjaer ????????
— United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) October 29, 2020
The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell tells us how Ole outfoxed Julian Nagelsmann, and marvels at Marcus Rashford scoring a half-hour hat-trick after being introduced as a second half substitute.
Unpredictability has been key to Solskjaer outmanoeuvring two of Europe’s best coaches. In last four games: 17 different starters + three distinct formations.
Rotation will continue throughout the season. Diamond is a genuine option@TheAthleticUK #MUFChttps://t.co/RNui22ANWn
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) October 29, 2020
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Julian Nagelsmann: “Don’t talk so much about my clothes. I wear what I like. I’m a football coach, not a model.” ???? pic.twitter.com/MpGORIEkEk
— Archie Rhind-Tutt (@archiert1) October 28, 2020
We also have Sid Lowe to tell us how Barcelona’s President Josep Maria Bartomeu’s resignation went down in the Camp Nou, as they beat Juventus 2-0 last night, and we look ahead to Arsenal/Dundalk in the Europa League group stages tonight.
Bartomeu’s mic drop and what the Super League revelation means… Josep Maria Bartomeu: with nothing to lose he decided to go out blazing | Sid Lowe | Football | The Guardian https://t.co/FQXrklndbk
— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) October 29, 2020
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