To say United were held by Sunderland on the weekend would be a lie. United were lucky to walk away with a point, in what was one of the poorest performances I’ve ever seen from a United side.

What was Sir Alex thinking this weekend? This was the starting line-up, Van der Sar in goal, Vidic and Ferdinand at center backs, those were about the only positions he got right. He played O’Shea on the left side. Why? If Evra was resting why not play Fabio on the left, at least he can give you an “Evra” like performance.

The midfield was ok, I wouldnt change much there. But the front line was another mystery to me. Why start Owen? not only that, why start Owen and Macheda together? Macheda and Hernandez played well together in the Champions League and even combined to score the games only goal. Berbatov, who I have criticized countless times, is in pretty good form at the moment. So why bench him?

It is clear how much depth United lack at the moment and how important Antonio Valencia was to the squad. When 2 seasons ago United looked to have a plethora of talent, it looks as if the only option is to buy when the transfer season opens in the winter. If Rooney can find his form again then all United really need is a winger, but it needs to be a world class winger who can jump into the squad and make things happen.

If Rooney doesn’t find his form soon, United will be in a heap of trouble. Any opinions on who United can bring in this winter?

It was all Sunderland in the first-half, with a number of chances in front of goal. All United could do was watch as Sunderland created opportunities. United did not look dangerous one time in the first half.

It only took 45 minutes for Sir Alex to take out Owen, who is obviously a substitute player, and I’ll be surprised if he gets another start all season.

United were once again off to a slow start, United didn’t get any real chances until Javier Hernandez was subbed on for Macheda.

Chicharito gave Berbatov a great ball in the 81st minute which the Bulgarian hit wide.

Another move I didnt understand was Bebe on for Anderson in the 80th minute. Sir Alex should have gone to Gibson, who is a proven goal scorer and compliments Fletcher and Scholes very well.

The game would end with United only having one shot on goal.

United were lucky to walk away with a point.

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