“We could have scored six goals here, I think, there were big possibilities so when you then lose two points then that is very sad”. But their efficiency in front of goal was ultimately let down by glaring misses from Lingard, who blazed over from inside the box at 2-1, and Marouane Fellaini, who headed straight at goalkeeper Rob Elliott from point-blank range at 3-2. I have said that also to my players. “But we threw it away, we should have finished it much earlier”.
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“I don’t speak anymore about Wayne Rooney”.
Georginio Wijnaldum and Aleksandar Mitrovic’s penalty levelled matters.
“If you came into the changing rooms after the match, it was like we’d lost the game. I think he can play for 10 years more”. “I expect positive play from Manchester United all the time, whether you’re at home or away”.
The Dutchman was asked a question regarding Wayne Rooney, after the striker had scored twice on the night, his first goal coming from the penalty spot.
“The referee makes his decision and we have to accept it. We’ve scored three goals and got one point for it. We had to win today, but that’s football”. We were composed; we were keeping the ball and creating chances and all of a sudden [it came] from nothing.
“You can score as many goals as you want, but if you keep conceding goals, then it’s a problem”.
Paul Scholes was heartened by Manchester United’s attack-minded display during their 3-3 draw against Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
“It does feel like a defeat”. “After scoring three good goals, it was maybe a lack of concentration – not staying with runners for the third – and that is disappointing”.
And Rooney knows that United will have to be at their best if they are to win on the weekend, with chances like the ones against the Magpies needed to be taken. For me it is always nice and I’m very proud to have the chance to play against him.
McClaren said: “We wanted to show everyone what we are about”. We have got a goal that feels like a victor.
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“I spoke with him (head coach Steve McClaren) before the game”, said Mitrovic.
