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Originally Posted by Rickey
...Bro ilovepantyhose n Imom, can both of you help analyse why they couldn't win this match against a not-so-strong team as Everton...
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The gamble on Martial worked this time. Have always thought that Martial is much more effective coming off the left wing and last night he proved it. Unfortunately for him, he is rarely played there, due to Rashford and Pogba.
But, the gamble to start Cavani and rest Ronaldo didn't quite pay off. I really thought he would resist resting Ronny but oh well...
Much as fans loathe the McFred double pivot, the stats do show that when they play, the win percentage and expected goals is higher. That is why the gaffer keeps playing them when possible. Unfortunately Fred got bullied off the ball physically, again, and allowed Everton to counter with a goal. Could easily have been 2-0 the other way just moments before.