Chris Smalling Is Getting Absolutely Slaughtered By Manchester United Supporters
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Manchester United were defeated by Newcastle earlier today and one player in particular seems to be taking the brunt of the criticism from fans.
Matt Richie's second-half goal was enough to seal a 1-0 victory for the Magpies and help them stave off any fears of a relegation dogfight, for one more weekend at least.
FULL TIME Newcastle United 1-0 Manchester United
- Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 11, 2018
Matt Ritchie's first goal of the season gives Rafa Benítez's side a deserved victory and a precious three points at St. James' Park!!!
Reaction to come at https://t.co/iDkcawZlBb. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/K7woI7DTow
The result leaves United a whopping 16 points behind Premier League leaders and bitter rivals Man City, and a lot of supporters are pointing the finger of blame firmly at Chris Smalling.
The centre-back didn't cover himself in glory for Newcastle's goal after failing to win an aerial challenge in the build-up and his general form this season hasn't been much to write home about.
In fact, Chris Smalling did not win a successful tackle in the entire match against Newcastle.
This sums up Chris Smalling..:dart::joy:pic.twitter.com/lL5DZ7uYtO
- Football Stuff (@FootbalIStuff) February 11, 2018
All in all, there's plenty of fans who are pretty raging with Smalling today, and if he's wise he'll stay off Twitter for 24 hours at least.
Manchester United concede a goal from a free kick given after a dive by their central defender. Get Chris Smalling off the pitch & out of the club.
- Adam Joseph (@AdamJosephSport) February 11, 2018
Can't believe Chris Smalling is still at Manchester United, let alone starting. Liability of the highest order.
- Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) February 11, 2018
Chris Smalling. 8 years at Manchester United. EIGHT.
- United Religion (@Unitedology) February 11, 2018
Chris Smalling joined United eight years ago last month but sometimes plays like he joined at Christmas. Given a handball away, should have given a penalty away and dived to give a free-kick away from which Newcastle score. #mufc
- Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) February 11, 2018
Just a reminder that we sent Axel Tuanzebe out on loan yet kept Chris Smalling.
- Ryan. :red_circle: (@Vintage_Utd) February 11, 2018
I absolutely fucking despise Chris Smalling.
- Öliver. (@UtdOliver) February 11, 2018
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling did not win a successful tackle in the entire game against Newcastle pic.twitter.com/BdCsFcM5pM
- ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) February 11, 2018
The less said about Chris Smalling the better. An atrocious footballer who combines a lack of any talent with idiotic decisions.
- Colin Millar (@Millar_Colin) February 11, 2018
Well that didn't go down very well, did it.
What do you think of the reaction, and Smalling's performance in general at St James' park?
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