“Phil Jones Taking A Corner Kick. Seriously?” Twitter Reactions After Manchester United’s Win At Loftus Road

By Vignesh Madridista on January 18, 2015

After a defeat to top 4 rivals Southampton at home last weekend, Manchester United bounced back to winning ways as they registered their first league win in 2015 courtesy a 0-2 win over QPR with goals from Maruone Fellaini and James Wilson. After a below par first half, Van Gaal ditched his favourite 3-5-2 formation and changed to 4-4-2 which saw United flourish. Initially, the Dutch deployed winger Angel di Maria to play upfront with Radamel Falcao with Rooney playing a bit deeper.

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Belgian midfielder Fellaini replaced Juan Mata in the half-time and he responded with a 58^th minute with a goal that gave the Red Devils a much needed 0-1 lead. English striker Charlie Austin was saved twice by David de Gea before substitute James Wilson put the visitors 0-2 ahead with a goal in the stoppage time. But United’s best player on the pitch was Argentine defender Marcos Rojo. Falcao was handed a start by the Dutchman but he failed to get his name on the score sheet as Robert Green saved two shots which could have been Falcao’s goals. Here are some of the tweets regarding the match.

Finally they registered a win this year.

FT: QPR 0 #mufc 2. It’s a first league win of 2015 for the Reds thanks to goals from substitutes Fellaini and Wilson. pic.twitter.com/cSFysDqBHE

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 17, 2015

Maruone Fellaini’s goal gave Manchester United the lead.

17.01.15 – QPR 0-2 Man Utd [Fellaini goal] https://t.co/WnfodholgK

— Man Utd Malaysia (@MUFC_Malaysia) January 18, 2015

Gary Wilson’s late strike sealed it for Manchester United.

17.01.15 – QPR 0-2 Man Utd [Wilson goal] https://t.co/KEUKKy9PRx

— Man Utd Malaysia (@MUFC_Malaysia) January 18, 2015

Phil Jones taking a corner kick. Seriously?

When you forget to to select your set piece taker on FIFA 15 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/2Q8DufCuVy

— FootballFanCast.com (@FootballFanCast) January 17, 2015

Fellaini’s celebration revealed.

Fellaini on celebration: “He’s (Januzaj) not played a lot this season, he is my best friend in the team, I have to look after him.” #MUFC

— Manchester United (@ManUtdUpdates_) January 17, 2015

4-4-2 ahead of 3-5-2. Will Van Gaal change his philosophy?

Hope Van Gaal sees that 4-4-2 is the way forward and uses it instead of 3-5-2

— Devesh Mandhyan (@dev_mufc) January 17, 2015

Even the fans want 4-4-2.

Manchester United fans chanting: “Four Four Two!” #MUFC

— Man Utd Update (@MufcDevilUpdate) January 17, 2015

Still the Falcao debate continues. Few want him at Old Trafford.

Tbh with Falcao the chances were there to be taken, on a another day you never know so I’m still confident he’ll do well this season! #mufc

— 9.5 (@H_Sokhi94) January 17, 2015

Manchester United’s best player on the pitch.

Marcos Rojo’s game by numbers vs. QPR: 4 tackles won 4 headed duels won 3 interceptions 11 clearances 3 blocks.

— Man Utd Malaysia (@MUFC_Malaysia) January 18, 2015