Fans of Manchester United were quickly found on social media on Thursday evening after they had noticed a common theme with regard to the corners of the team in their Europa League match against Rangers.
Via X, formerly Twitter, supporters soon noticed how the Red Devils seemed to follow the set-piece routines that Arsenal used with great success.
In a commentary on the repeated series that was used by the men of Ruben Amorim, a fan said: “This is exactly and more what Arsenal does on every corner.”
Another noticed: “United copies Arsenal word for word.”
A third added: 'It is literally what Arsenal does every match. Elbows outdoors physicality on the corners. “
In the meantime, other users were furious about the decision to reject the header of Matthijs de Ligt in the 23rd minute, whereby the referees cited a violation in the penalty area of his fellow center defender Leny Yoro.
In an attempt to stimulate the fans of the opposition, an Arsenal supporter smiled: “Man United copied the cornertactics of Arsenal and scored, but the goal was rejected by the VAR.”
A similar message was: 'Everyone complained about the corners of Arsenal. Now they all copy our routines.
“Absolutely nothing wrong with that goal.”
Another United supporter responded to an excerpt of the incident and said: “How can this be a violation if Arsenal scored every week with corners by throwing their arms and bodies into players during corners?”
The debate about the legitimacy of such tactics at Corners comes at a time when the Gunners have again shown a consistent dangerous threat this season.
Thanks to the work of coach Nicolas Jover-who came over from Manchester City in the summer of 2021-Arsenal has become a formidable force if he is confronted in Dead-Ball situations.
This has ensured that they have received many opponents, which indicate an alleged use of so -called 'dark arts' in such situations.
A prominent person who seemed to be particularly irritated was Gary Neville, who called the coach the 'most annoying man in football' earlier this month.
Neville insisted on Jover to 'take a step back' and not to overestimate 'his role' within the team, claiming that he had the potential to cause friction within the team.
About Jover, Neville said in the last episode of Stick to Football: 'I called him the most annoying man in football. Do you know something? I am strengthening my position and doubles my position.
'It insults me every week. I'm going to say this very calmly, I think he overestimates his interests.
'If a keeper makes a good salvation, I don't see the goalkeeper coach on the edge of the sidelines. I don't see that the other coaches are coming forward and get the honor for that. “
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