TAZ wrote:The most effective way to stop Arsenal is to play with as many defensive players as you can get, Man Utd played with 7 defenders from the back to the midfield and it worked for them.....We had more of the ball and so many shots on goal but Man of the match Edwin Van Der Sar was fantastic on the night. We just couldn't score and they were able to counter attack and take their chances well. The only disappointing fact about the match was that it was a cup game (we were knocked-out). We now focus on the premier league with no mid-week games and hopefully no more injuries.
And there he goes again... always looking for excuses. @Taz, the problem with Arsenal is they dont adjust their playing manner and have become too predictable for United. United always adjust how they play. Its not about using 7 defenders (give me another instance that United have done so), its about the goon squad not being dynamic in their approach of games. Even when United play with 5 midfielders, Arsenal also play with 5 midfielders, but still United normally beat Arsenal.
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