4) United are aerially poor, and we’ll start with a target man up front…
We’re likely to be starting with Rickie Lambert up top, and can take advantage of the fact that United have two centre-backs out, and a poor aerial record. They’ve won only 14.1 headers per match, the fourth worst in the top flight this season – and only really have Marouane Fellaini as an excellent aerial threat. While Fellaini might present a problem when defending set-pieces, their lack of aerial nous is something to take advantage of offensively – especially with a powerful (if immobile) forward leading our line.
