From the start of the season it was obvious Louis Van Gaal’s squad was unbalanced, with a high proportion of world class attacking talent contrasting with promising but inexperienced defenders,…
With two points from a possible nine, Manchester United’s season clearly has not started well. One of the major reasons for this has been their struggles in possession. These struggles…
Manchester United put in a poor performance as they drew 1-1 with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Gus Poyet set his side out in a defensive 4-1-4-1, with…
Marcos Rojo has completed his move to United from Sporting Lisbon. He may not be a marquee signing, but he fits the Van Gaal mould. Van Gaal prefers to work…
United produced a lacklustre performance, with their defensive errors pounced upon by a well organised Swansea side. Van Gaal played the expected 3-4-1-2 formation, albeit with a weakened side with…
While it is dangerous to read too much into pre-season, Manchester United appear to have adapted very quickly to a new tactical philosophy and formation. The game against Liverpool in…
Louis Van Gaal’s arrival at Manchester United will instigate the most radical tactical shift in the clubs history. United will move from the 27 years of broad tactical conservatism under…