Chelsea and Manchester United both
opted to look towards their past to
move towards the future. What tactics
does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer use?
Perhaps it is sunnier demeanor that causes
people not to take Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that
seriously. He was lauded while they were on
their long winning run, but that gave way to
ridicule as that form fell apart following
Solskjaer’s permanent appointment.
Solskjaer made a lot of noise about removing
players that were not committed to the
cause. That did not really pan out, nor did
most of the transfer rumors surrounding the
side. But despite all the jokes, Solskjaer did
amass the third most points in the Premier
League since his appointment and United did
manage to strengthen the defensive side of
things this summer.
Solskjaer was likely top of mind when
Chelsea was considering appointing Frank
Lampard. Both managers are very similar in
their setups and philosophies. Both were
thrust back into their old clubs with little
experience. And both have a lot to prove this
season. Jokes about Solskjaer aside, this will
be a very difficult inaugural competitive
match for Lampard.
One of the first things Solskjaer did upon
arriving at United was simplifying things. But
one of the mistakes he made was changing
the training intensity too much too soon
which led to a great deal of injuries
throughout the season. With a preseason
under their belt, that should be less of an
issue and Solskjaer has already shown how
he is keen on experimenting with shapes.
For the most part this preseason, United has
used a 4-2-3-1 with Paul Pogba in the pivot.
Occasionally, they have also used a 4-
diamond-2 like they did at times last season,
but it is all very fluid because Anthony Martial
can play both wide and up top.
Offensively and defensively, United operate in
a very similar to Chelsea under Lampard. The
midfield and forwards look to press
aggressively as the defense (and
occasionally, the pivot or defensive
midfielder) look to sweep up whatever breaks
through. Offensively, the focus is on moving
the ball up the field quickly and allowing the
players to make their own decisions rather
than complete rehearsed circuits.

The main difference between the two sides is
how the defensive line deals with attacks that
bypass the press and the sweeping in
midfield. Lampard’s Chelsea usually
maintains the defensive shape as they look to
contain until the midfield can get back and
assist. Solskjaer’s United presses on with the
defense breaking ranks to continue to force
the ball to move.
Because everything is pretty similar for
Lampard and Solskjaer, the game will be won
or lost on the differences in how the defense
operates. Chelsea’s band of three and the
striker can take advantage of the space Unite
leave as they try to win the ball back. United
will look to dribble through, especially in
between players unfamiliar with one another
at Chelsea.
Another way the game might be won or lost
is formation. The 4-diamond-2 is well suited
to counterattacks and bogging down the
midfield. If either side expects to have less
of the ball, the 4-diamond-2 would be very
effective against a 4-2-3-1. That could be an
adjustment that comes later in the match and
it could be the deciding factor between the
two sides.
This will be a tough match for both sides as
they look to play their own game while also
playing against what is basically their own
game. Fine margins will likely be the
deciding factor as former players face off
from the sidelines.

source:
https://crusadersiii./2019/08/10/analysis-of-manchester-united-vs-chelsea-match-tomorrow/

From what i know,Man utd would defeat the blues. GGMU

it seems the tactical analysis was right after all. the 2 teams are so so alike. congratulations to the red army.

monarch101:
From what i know,Man utd would defeat the blues. GGMU

you were very correct. 4 nil bashing on ur first day at work is not a walk in the park.