04 Jan 2026 13:21:24
Haven’t really got going at all yet today.
Also today shows just how vital Ampadu is to the set up, Gruev can’t be in as a replacement for him, too slow both in terms of pace but also moving the ball.
I’d be tempted to bring on Tanaka and Nmecha at HT for Okafor and Gruev.
It’s definitely a game that’s there to be won though.

1.) 04 Jan 2026
04 Jan 2026 13:46:20
Gruev was fantastic vs Liverpool, but he just isn't the same kind of player as Amps. He does tho give a greater physicality and defensive cover than Tanaka. I'd reckon Ao to come on when Man U MF tires, given their own lack of experience on their bench.

2.) 04 Jan 2026
04 Jan 2026 14:32:29
I think a draw was a 'fair' result today.

Lads gave everything epitomised by BA's goal. Just sheer pressing, never giving up.

A better forward would have stuck at least one of the chances that Sesko had away.

I was very annoyed that the commentators could only focus on Man U's absences. Bogle, Rodon, and Ampadu huge losses for a newly promoted team, but no its all the hardship faced by Man U. I get they had absences, but apart from the briefest of acknowledgements around Amapadu all they could focus on was them.

Piroe so nearly won it for us, but wouldn't mind if he was moved on for net even. See if Ipswich or Middlesbrough will cough off 10m and +5m if they win promotion.