Manchester United Football Formation

Lineup (4-2-3-1)

I picked this formation simply because of the skill level of players available. United have skillfull wingers and two efficient strikers and two fullbacks that love to get forward. This is a very attack minded formation which is why I went with two central midfielders in carrick who will control play and spread the ball and then anderson who will drive forward with the ball. When on the attack they will have 7 players in attacking positions with one midfielder holding when the play breaks down. On the defensive end we will have 9 players behind the ball with one striker staying high for the outlet when the ball is won back, so he can lead the counter attack...the strikers can alternate in this roll to give eachother a breather. For our wingers I chose welbeck on the right because he has a high workrate and is very fast along with a bit of skill, which is needed because he will have to defend as well as attack. On the left side I chose nani mainly because of his pace and ability to take on opponent's, and penetrate into the penalty box. Note that triangles are formed at all positions on the field. Also all players are interchangable without having to change to a different formation.