The shape of the Manchester United team is always fluid, particularly with our versatile players, which the manager was keen to point out when handling questions from journalists. Yet, according to the boss, it’s fair to say the general system this season has been 4-2-3-1.
Solskjaer has deviated from that plan when the circumstances have required it, perhaps most successfully when beating last season’s Champions League finalists Paris Saint-Germain in France, where the manager opted to start three centre-backs with flying wing-backs.
Ole has also utilised a ‘diamond’ in midfield on occasion and the best example was in the 5-0 win over RB Leipzig at Old Trafford, when the Reds produced an irresistible attacking performance.