At 3:55 am on January 11th, Beijing time, the third round of the 2021-22 FA Cup is about to kick off. Premier League giants Manchester United will face Villa at Old Trafford Stadium. Manchester United’s Premier League championship is almost hopeless this season, so the FA Cup may be Manchester United’s competition.
History of confrontation
In history, the two sides played 52 times, and Manchester United had the absolute upper hand with 37 wins, 12 draws and 3 losses. The last time Manchester United lost to Villa could be traced back to December 2009. In July of that year, Ronaldo moved to Real Madrid.
Aspect 1: How Manchester United chooses
It can be said that it is difficult for Manchester United to win the Premier League this season. From this perspective, the FA Cup may be a larger trophy that Manchester United can pursue this season. Therefore, in such a dense schedule, how does Rangnick’s team deal with this game? One thing is certain is that at this stage, Manchester United has reached a critical junction where they must choose. Does Rangnick try his best to win or to protect the Premier League? We can only wait and see about this.
Aspect 2: Does Ronaldo start the battle?
Considering that Manchester United mainly started to suppress opponents by attacking from the wing, then the selection of wing players for Manchester United is very important. Players with strong ball ability are more important than those without the ball. If the combination of full-backs chooses Luke Shaw and Dalot, then Manchester United’s midfielder needs to be carefully considered. At the same time, Manchester United will collide with Villa again in 3 days, so will Manchester United rotate in the center position? Will Cristiano Ronaldo get the first chance? If it was Cavani, would the Uruguayan striker surprise the fans?
Aspect 3: How did Gerrard lead his team?
Gerrard took over Aston Villa in the middle of the season and led Villa to 4 wins and 4 losses. In fact, Villa’s record is not good, because the four opponents who lost include Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and the top three teams in the league, and the scene is not too bad, but also scored 2 goals. In fact, after Gerrard took over, Villa has a very clear division of labor on both the defensive end and the offensive end. The overall position is very clear, and the team performs its own duties. From this perspective, what kind of performance will Gerrard lead his team against Manchester United?
Pre-match sound
Rangnick: This is the only way we can compete at this level. No matter when you watch the game, even if it is a non-top team game, they have played intensity, physical confrontation and vitality, and they will sprint. This is what we have to do, we have to develop into such a team.
Predicted starter
Manchester United (4-2-2-2): Henderson/Dalot, Lindelof, Bailey, Lukeshaw/McTominay, Fred/Vanderbeck, Sancho/Cavani Greenwood
Vera (4-3-3): Martinez/Marty Cash, Taggart, Consa, Mins/Douglas-Louis, McGin, Nakamba/Watkins, Ashley -Young, Jacob RamseyReturn to Sohu to see more
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