He’s been overly positive after the past handful of games. That tells me the players’ morale is through the floor. Yesterday they blew a two goal lead and conceded four goals. Most of these players are nowhere near United quality.

Israel President Isaac Herzog: “There are no innocent civilians in Gaza.”

Israel ambassador Dror Eydar this week: “For us there is one purpose: to destroy Gaza.”

Israel minister Gideon Sa’ar this week: “Gaza must be smaller at the end of the war.”

There are 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza. 50% of Gaza’s residents are children. Over 50% of residential apartments in Gaza have been bombed in the past month.

Everyone should condemn the quoted comments above. The UN says what is happening in Gaza is ethnic cleansing. South Africa’s human rights organisations say Israel is committing apartheid. It is not controversial to condemn these crimes when they happen anywhere in the world.

Attackers blocking the gk at set pieces have cost so many goals lately with fouls and offsides. Wonder if teams will stop using this strategy. You can’t mark the gk like he’s an outfield player. These refs are looking for the tiniest foul or impediment on the gk.