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‘Just not competitive at the moment’ - City supporters despair after the Canaries 3-1 defeat to Manchester United

Connor Southwell

Published: 8:54 PM October 27, 2019 Updated: 11:06 PM October 10, 2020

City supporters have reacted with worry after City's 3-1 defeat to Manchester United. Picture: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd - Credit: Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd

Norwich City supporters have responded with disappointment after their side were beaten 3-1 by a resurgent Manchester United.

In January, we need to get an out-and-out winger. When Onel came on today and at Bournemouth he added a different dimension with his pace and directness. Thought Roberts would be that guy, but if not then we need someone to step into that role. #ncfc
— Rhys Lloyd (@RLloyd21) October 27, 2019

Pretty gutted after that. United the better on the day.

Tim Krul spared city's blushes. Deserved MOM

Brighton and Watford to come. Two massive games!

Points needed....Keep the faith#ncfc #otbc pic.twitter.com/ARwkvRcuDF
— Sam Arthurton (@samarthurton) October 27, 2019

Pukki made so many runs without getting the ball it was so frustrating. I think he fancied getting in behind them, but never got the right ball! Mainly as we've lost our confidence in possession. Which is a real shame. #ncfc
— Craig A Bailey (@craigabailey76) October 27, 2019

Realistically, #NCFC need to take 4 points from this. Anything less, and honestly we surely must be down & we may as well just try to enjoy any positives consolations we can get this season...

Get to 11 points after 13 games & we're still well in it - at least to get to Jan... https://t.co/FxtHgP9frN
— Duncan Forbes Mead (@james_capie) October 27, 2019

A lot of our players had the season of their life last year, unfortunately lighting rarely strikes twice. At least we have the memories '?? #ncfc
— Gabelli (@IanGabelli) October 27, 2019

Tim Krul's eight saves today is the highest number by a Norwich City keeper at Carrow Road for nearly eight years (John Ruddy v Arsenal, November 2011) #ncfc
— NCFC Numbers (@ncfcnumbers) October 27, 2019

One thing I must add as well...

Max Aarons, what a lad. I feel like he was pushing so hard today. Our star man on the right #NCFC
— Aaron Gibson (@MadeItBoom) October 27, 2019

#ncfc sadly just not competitive at the moment. 10 mins before Hernandez goal felt like dystopia with Amadou limping, Krul on the floor etc. Fair play to Utd, but Ashley Young and McTominay need to learn to show some class, embarrassing.
— jeff (@JeffNRWC) October 27, 2019

Btw - the club is not trying to 'prove' that it's possible to stay up without spending - they know that spending like mad first season doesn't guarantee staying up and if we did and still got relegated then the situation would be even worse. If we stay up then great and #ncfc
— Joel Cooper (@J_T_Cooper) October 27, 2019

This season has been a farce from the start for us. I feel for DF and the players. I said last season that although promotion is lovely, I don't like the Premier League and nothing that I've seen has changed my mind. VAR is certainly making it worse. #ncfc
— Shelley (@NorwichGirl) October 27, 2019

The Red Devils picked up their first Premier League win on the road since February, with this victory capping off an impressive week of results for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men.

Their opening goal came courtesy of midfielder Scott McTominay, who swept home the opener after City failed to clear a corner.

VAR formed a massive part of the conversation after it overturned Stuart Attwell's decision on two occasions to award United spot-kicks. Both Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial saw their efforts saved by Tim Krul, who Solskjaer described as a world class penalty stopper in his post-match thoughts.

Despite their penalty misses, both strikers did eventually get themselves on the score sheet as City saw themselves fall 3-0 behind.

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Onel Hernandez' late strike ensured the Canaries did get a consolation but, ultimately, they were second best in all departments as United impressed from an offensive sense.

This defeat stretches City's winless run to five matches, with important fixtures against Brighton and Watford on the horizon.

Read the reaction of the Norwich faithful above and below.

How we needed some Duncan Forbes spirit today. United were hungrier without the ball and faster and more savvy with it. The passion we showed against Man City wasn't evident until about 85 minutes and, as against Villa, we stood off them. Need to be a lot better #ncfc #otbc
— Richard Balls (@RichardBalls) October 27, 2019

Just in. Now let's be honest, if @TimKrul hadn't produced a world class performance, we would have been on the end of a truly embarrassing scoreline. Cut open far too easily. Hope we learn! #ncfc
— Mike Ward (@mjtward19) October 27, 2019

This season is proof positive that no matter how good the players or manager is in the champs you simply have to invest in your weaker areas, lack of cover for Onel has hamstrung us going forward, lack of a CB likewise, 2 players could have made a big difference #ncfc
— Darren Flaxman (@the_canary) October 27, 2019

#ncfc game is predicated on keeping possession & moving the ball quick & havent done either for past 5 games. Injuries no longer an excuse. We have lost pace, spark & zip from last year. Mcclean & tettey good guys but shouldnt be near a prem start xi. Godfrey and aarons poor too.
— Matt Harper (@mattncfc6) October 27, 2019

Unfortunately we look every bit a Championship side in the Premier League at the mo #ncfc
— Matt Lewendon (@matty_leww) October 27, 2019

Been really disappointed with Leitner this season. After the Newcastle game I thought he'd have a great season, but since then he's been almost non-existent. Has given the ball away loads and has been one of the first to give up when it's got tough. Need Vrancic back ASAP #ncfc
— Fin Stevens (@fin131) October 27, 2019

It's all far too easy for United to carve through our midfield. #NCFC have missed Trybull big time today.

Really disappointing display.
— Chris Reeve (@ChrisReevo) October 27, 2019

As for #ncfc, it is worrying, there's a few issues aside from the injuries but it's only around the quarter of the season gone at the moment and we haven't been able to field our strongest side to date. Hernández, Zimmermann and Vrancic all offer plenty to our best XI.
— Adam Brandon (@AdamBrandon84) October 27, 2019

Well. Think it's showing now that we're two maybe three quality players short. Not sure this season will finish as we wish.

Cannot blame Farke at all. Top coach but not a lot great to work with.

Still early, but my hope is drowning, slowly... #NCFC
— cam (@_cxmdoran_) October 27, 2019

Also, we are due a tonne of luck in the second half of this season. Nothing is going for us at the moment. #ncfc
— Terri (@TerriWestgate) October 27, 2019