5 tactical tweaks that could guide Manchester United to the 2017/18 Premier League title

Surprisingly, the one who could make Manchester United competitive again

#4 Wanted: Overlapping full-backs

The additional wingers Manchester United need

In Antonio Valencia and Luke Shaw – once he's over this whole love-hate tiff with his manager – Manchester United have two of the most attack-minded full-backs in the Premier League, yet the sight of them overlapping the wingers is rare.

Both the full-backs have enormous pace and the know-how of giving and going. And with the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marouane Fellaini – when needed – are in the box, crosses from the full-backs are safer options knowing very well they have an attacker on the ball should it be cleared from the box.

Valencia has overlapped on the right-hand side more than any other full-back in the side this season but his inconsistency is a hindrance to Manchester United who could do with someone who can pick up the mantle on the other side if one of the defenders is having a less-than-pleasant day.

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