Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United: 5 Tactics from Solskjaer that won the game

#2 High Pressing Tactics

Chelsea v Manchester United - FA Cup Fifth Round

Against PSG in midweek, Manchester United had failed to keep up the initial tempo in the game and it would turn out to be a learning experience for Solskjaer. He made immediate changes to his team's tactics in the match against Chelsea and instructed his team to play a pressing game. As such, United were very fast off their ranks and always had Chelsea on their toes.

The front three of Lukaku, Rashford, and Mata led the pressing for the club. While Lukaku and Rashford harrowed the back four through the wings, Mata kept Luiz and Jorginho under intense pressure throughout the game.

The Spaniard showed a fantastic defensive side to his game and was ably joined in by Herrera and Matic in the middle. Mata linked up well with the two of his midfielders and the three of them formed a pressing and intercepting unit that never let the Chelsea midfield gain control of the game. Kovacic and Kante were mostly reduced to the roles of spectators and Jorginho was not allowed any time on the ball.

It was the high press that ultimately led to Chelsea's downfall as both of United goals in the first half were as a result of a pressing play that broke Chelsea and won back the ball.