Cardiff City 1-5 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points and Tactical Analysis | Premier League 2018-19

#5 Cardiff City didn't help themselves

Cardiff City's record against the 'big 6' went from bad to worse

A lot of talk about United's resurgence reverberated around the country like wildfire, but Cardiff undoubtedly did not help themselves.

For the first goal, the wall wasn't properly positioned, one could argue. How can you afford so much space even after fielding a five-man wall? No disrespect to Rashford and his sumptuous finish, but Cardiff could have and should have done better.

For the second, they crowded bodies down the left flank, where the attack was initiated, but one switch across the pitch from Pogba was enough to double the lead. No one closed down Herrera, who had all the time in the world to pick his spot. Once you concede two and then give away a penalty, you don't get back into the game.

The Bluebirds have now lost each of their last 14 Premier League games against 'big six' opponents, conceding 45 goals in the same period. They certainly did not do anything to better this horrendous record.