Manchester United 3-0 Fulham: 5 ways how Solskjaer masterminded the win

#4 Anticipating Fulham's Physical Approach

Fulham FC v Manchester United - Premier League

The home team came at United with all their might right from the whistle. They piled men forward and tried to force United into submission. To make matters worse, Mitrovic tried to bully the United defense and used his physical attributes very well. The Serbian was a nuisance in the opening stages, troubling United with his strength and ability to hold the ball. However, Solskjaer seemed to have anticipated this, because apart from the odd occasions, Mitrovic rarely troubled the United defense.

The Norwegian used Jones and Smalling, two of his most experienced defenders, to nullify the physical presence of Fulham. Jones matched the Serbian for his strength, while Smalling was clever with his positioning. In the end, the two English defenders ensured that Mitrovic did not trouble United too much.

Solskjaer also kept his defense compact and defended narrow, denying the home team any room through the middle. In the end, it was enough to earn a valuable clean sheet.