James Benge @jamesbenge

CBS Sports Football Correspondent, Views own London Joined January 2011

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James Benge @jamesbenge

3 hours ago

I think William Saliba quite likes Arsenal y’know

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3 hours ago

I think William Saliba quite likes Arsenal y’know

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This has been an improved big game for Gyokeres (no shots against Man Utd, Liverpool or Man City) but the next step has to be learning that you don't have the time to take a shot in the Premier League that you do against most Portuguese teams.

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James Benge @jamesbenge

4 hours ago

Mistakes like Gabriel's are the sort you make when you let yourself get riled up by factors outside your control. Can understand how Arsenal have got in that headspace but they've got to get out of it. They've been better than Newcastle by a good margin.

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James Benge @jamesbenge

a day ago

One of the undercurrents of United’s recent struggles has been that the data points to improvement under Amorim. The sample size is decent too, a 15 match upswing. Sometimes it isn’t quite right though. There’s few signs of progress on the pitch. cbssports.com/soccer/news/ma…

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James Benge @jamesbenge

a day ago

Asked what needs to change, Amorim says United have to "work on everything. The frustration is that every [Brentford] goal today we worked on [them]."

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a day ago

Rapid exodus from the away end at Brentford. The remaining 15,000+ all seem to be chanting "you're getting sacked in the morning".

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James Benge @jamesbenge

a day ago

3-1, Jensen. Bayindir beaten by a shot that swerved a bit but still flew into the middle of his goal.

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James Benge @jamesbenge

a day ago

I can see why there's a debate but penalty, no red feels about fair (though I wouldn't mind seeing more replays). Given the speed Mbeumo was moving at I think it's fair to view him as being able to take possession of the ball but maybe not to be certain of a good scoring chance.

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a day ago

Jordan Henderson come soff to warm applause from Brentford supporters. He's frequently had a lot of time and space to operate in but has looked impressive all the same. A real controlling influence.

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James Benge @jamesbenge

a day ago

Penalty to United. Mbeumo goes down under pressure from Collins.

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James Benge @jamesbenge

a day ago

Halfway through a second half where Manchester United are trailing by a goal. They've had one shot and two touches in the penalty area (both for Mbeumo in the 62nd minute).

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James Benge @jamesbenge

a day ago

One quite fun thing about Brentford getting Jordan Henderson is he really knows the assignment of covering for your right back while he's doing very impactful attacking work. Slight difference in how Kayode and Alexander-Arnold make their impact, of course.

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James Benge @jamesbenge

a day ago

HT: Brentford 2, Man Utd 1 - United have got better as the half wore on but even so there's a quite powerful lack of intensity about them. Too easy for Brentford to pick their passes, it doesn't really feel like they're reading what Brentford are doing on set pieces either.