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Originally Posted by The Big Chill
United's main problem has been giving up goals due to no presence in mid.
You crack jokes about Liverpool, but as Diane said, Lucas and Allen both walk into that team. Just look at that lineup, their is 5 guys completely dedicated to attacking, leaving Carrick by himself to try and control the midfield.
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Just to be clear, Joe Allen, is not as good as Michael Carrick.
The goals are due to back's not getting the balls out, and not having more midfield help. That's on the formation, and AM's. Clev/Anderson/Kagawa. Opponents only need rain balls in, and calamity ensues between 2 unassertive, mediocre (so far) goalkeepers, and CB's who are not playing their top game.
Blaming Carrick seems to be the uneducated choice topic, since the last CL Final loss, when he was cut apart by Iniesta & Xavi. It's a sham he isn't the top choice holder for country as he is club. He is a box-to-box safe holding passer, with I'd hazard the best passing stats in the prem right now, if not top 3
(I'm sure someone will challenge me on this and cite this for me)
I think we're going to see more of Rooney playing midfield role if United doesn't buy a new midfielder. He is leading the prem in assists. (looked odd playing wing last weekend may I add)
------- Hernandez -- Van Persie
-Young -- Carrick -- Rooney -- Valencia
---Evra - Ferdinand - Vidic - Rafael
--------------- de Gea