#5 Can Manchester United finish in the top four?
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To do that, Manchester United need to score more goals. Netting just once against a hapless Aston Villa would hardly have pleased the Old Trafford faithful – considering the fact that Villa were so close to scoring themselves late in the game.
United’s failure to break down teams who are compact in defence in a worrying sight. Most teams this season have looked happy enough to sit back and allow Manchester United to stroke the ball around in midfield.
If van Gaal can allow his forwards to be a bit more expressive up the pitch and really have a go at the opposition without worrying about giving away chances on the break, United could improve their chances. A return of 40 goals in 33 league games is not what United fans are accustomed to viewing. They would rather watch their team up the ante in the final third and finish teams off earlier than they actually do.
With Wayne Rooney’s return to the field, he can dictate United’s attacks from a number ten role and find that defence opening pass which could lead to United scoring more goals than they are right now.
