Why Manchester United played a false nine vs Man City
Manchester United played with a false nine formation to try and match CIty numerically in midfield during their humbling at the Etihad.
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Manchester United played with a false nine formation to try and match CIty numerically in midfield during their humbling at the Etihad.
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