Poor old PVA, first it's his nose then his legs.....

A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers

Well that wasn't too bad a first half, was it?

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The Ferret
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Benteke really can’t play with the ball at his feet can he? Always miscontrolling the ball.

We’re doing well so far however

No

The Referee handbook states that any time an opposition player comes within 3 feet of a Utd player, a foul is to be given

Big hand for Bentenke who is a big reason as to why we're leading. His composure set Townsend up brilliantly. Everyone in the outfield is working hard and to be fair on Wayne he did save that one on one by standing tall and the commentary reckon the lights may have gotten in his eyes for the spill. Townsend probably the best player so far: goal, another chance, a good cross, a good set-piece and has tackled back a number of times.

Whatever happens in the next 45minutes, that first half continues to give me hope. I imagine United will use the wings more and will surely actually create more chances, but if we keep two strikers on the pitch then there might be more goals in this for us as the United CBs look pish.