Manchester United 0-2 Cardiff City: 5 Men who cost United the game

Modified May 12, 2019 17:40 GMT

Manchester United v Cardiff City - Premier League

#3 Ashley Young

Stand-in captain Ashley Young gave another indifferent performance on the pitch. His selection over Luke Shaw was surprising, especially since Shaw had recently been selected as the Manchester United player of the year.

Solskjaer’s indulgence in Young has started to cost United now and against Cardiff, the Englishman showed no signs to justify his appearance on the pitch yet again.

Young failed to have an impact on the game through the wings. He had no contribution in attack and failed to complement the United wide players. His positioning was a liability too, as United were regularly caught out at the back by a rampant Cardiff team who played without fear.

Young also failed to rally his team and inspire them on the night, and it would not be too harsh to say that he does not deserve the armband that he has been wearing in Valencia’s absence.

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