A surprise with five changes, no Pogba in the first eleven. 4-2-3-1, Fred and McTominay acting as cover for the defence. Dan James comes in to inject some phase upfront, Rashford on the other can attach with some phase. Fernandes the reliable one in the middle. Leeds on the other hand can inflict enough damage if ManUtd fail to convert. Leeds will provide a lot of changes but it will able create as many or more.
The Game
Bielsa will never change his tactics against the best of teams. Attach, attach and attach, create as many chances and score as many as possible. But one thing that was lacking in the Leads game was the discipline in defence. McTominay scored twice in the span of 3 min and that changed the complexion of the game.
Number of shots 26 to 17 in favour of ManUtd
Shots on goal 14 to 3 again in favour of ManUtd
Position 41% to 59% in favour of Leeds
Number of passes 347 to 471 in favour of Leeds
and passing accuracy 77% to 83% in favour of Leeds
The last 3 metics were in favour of Leeds yet ManUtd came on top.
it ended with a 6-2 win but I thought Leeds had their moments in the 2nd half, when ManUtd showed some tired legs. The Red Devils converted early that kept them going is what I feel.
Pretty much, both the teams had similar style of play, but the Red Devils with experience and superior strike force.
End of the day, this game does not really need a critical view. For me this was like a week end game in the park. No fear of loosing, no one bothered about the score and lots of running just to get exhausted.
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