MORGAN ROGERS’ stunning performance thwarted Ruben Amorim’s tactical masterclass against Aston Villa.
The Villa star fired in two brilliant goals to keep the three points in West Midlands against the Red Devils.
Rogers, 23, scored a sensational opening goal as he curled his effort past Senne Lammens.
United did level though Matheus Cunha before half time but they could not keep the midfielder quiet.
The former Middlesbrough ace did it again as he wormed past a couple of United defenders before bending another effort into the goal.
On SunSport’s YouTube show Tactics Exposed, resident expert Dean Scoggins thinks Rogers completely thwarted Amorim’s plan.
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Magic Morgan
Morgan Rogers proved to be the difference-maker against United with his stunning display.
What was most impressive was that he was able to do it despite having just 32 touches of the ball.
He showed great maturity by drifting into a central “corridor” to find space between United players.
His winning goal was a masterclass in composure.
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The Red Devils failed to close him down and he curled his shot into the top corner.
Amorim’s ‘Magic 8-Ball’
Amorim surprised many with his “magic 8-ball” setup up which featured three number eights in the starting XI.
These were Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, and Matheus Cunha paying in a line.
The system worked in a “coiled spring” effect which effectively screened Villa’s box midfield.
It limited the host’s ability to actually get the ball to the likes of Rogers or Ollie Watkins during the match.
When United won the ball, they would then spring into attack and quickly pounce up the pitch.
It did work to an extent as Villa’s services were stifled but the team was let down by defensive lapses.
Man Utd target Lindelof
United faced a familiar foe in the shape of Victor Lindelof, who was lining up for Villa.
Lindelof was intentionally targeted by his former employers with Benjamin Sesko and Mount trying to drag him out of position.
The Swede spent eight years at Old Trafford before being released by the club in the summer.
Fight, Kamara, Action
Boubacar Kamara was one of Villa’s key men in the match against United.
He acted as the tactical trigger in the team in his “anchor” role in midfield.
It was down to the Frenchman to signal to the other players when to press or sit back.
The former Marseille man ensured that Villa were combative and disciplined enough to see out the victory.
