David
Moyes finally did few things in this game that will win him ‘brownies’ point
among die hard Manchester United fans. For one the manner of which United
clawed back from being down bring back what had been missing all season – the
ability to fight back and secure victory. And while Moyes’ team selection was
not spot on, his tactical changes were, and for that Moyes deserve credit for
this hard fought win.For
the first time so far this season David Moyes tried to put the combination of
Robin Van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Shinji Kagawa in the starting XI, however in
a more recognizable formation of 4-4-2 where Kagawa played to the left of the
flank. The idea was good as Nani who occupied the other flank has the abilities
to cut in to provide more threat besides functioning as an out and out winger.
However Nani was a no show on the day and it was saddening to hear boos when he
came off.
It
was the substitution by David Moyes which will be the talking points for months
to come. This is the first time Moyes finally comes to his senses that to be
champion you need to take risk. And when you are the manager of Manchester
United, supporters want to see this type of mentality and even if the outcome
was not favourable the team (and the manager) tried – to win at all cost.
Taking off Nani (replaced by Adnan Januzaj) and Tom Cleverly (replaced by
Javier Hernandez) prove to be the master stroke tactical changes – which was
the trademark of Sir Alex Ferguson for the last two decades. Even the
substitution of Chris Smalling for Antonio Valencia provided fans with plenty
of cheers as it was also seen as an attacking change.
Manchester
United supporters will no doubt hope that this is the real David Moyes – the man
brought in to replace the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, and the man in charge of
leading United through the new era. Let’s hope that this mentality continues
and the season kick start from here.
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