They play 3-5-2/5-3-2 with wingbacks dont they?

4-4-1-1 is the way to go.
Make 2 of their centrebacks the spare men, get dirty tight on everyone else. Keep two bad bastards right on their wingbacks and look to get in behind them at all times. With the match up 3 v 3 in mid and our centrebacks man for man on their strikers, our fullbacks become key. Thus if our wingers can pull their wingbacks and a centreback out to cover our striker then gets some room. Quick, bold passing is key, this means WES.

Also, one of Redmond/Murphy as this will need good pace, although clever movement and use of ball is equally vital.

UP YOUR ASSHOLE, STEVE BRUCE

Posted By: MIKEWALKER, Jan 17, 14:29:18