Leicester City 0-1 Manchester United: 5 Tactics from Solskjaer that won the game

#2 Proactive midfield

Leicester City v Manchester United - Premier League

The midfield that Solskajer selected for the game has been his favoured three and there are many reasons why. All three are very capable on the ball and can actually play in varied positions. As such, the Norwegian's midfield is very dynamic and against Leicester, the three men did the job for their manager exceedingly well.

Pogba, as usual, was the farthest forward, Herrera was on box-to-box duties and Matic was the holding player. Against Leicester, the midfield three were extremely proactive and did not just stick to their roles.

Pogba dropped deep at times, as did Herrera and Matic bombed forward. The pressing in the middle, led by a viscous Herrera, was impressive again and all three carried out their defensive duties with efficiency.

Leicester could never cope up with the dynamic nature of the three in the middle and as such, United dictated the play from the deep. When the tides changed in the dying minutes of the second half, the midfield looked quite comfortable defending their lead and denied Leicester any chances from the middle.

Solskjaer's midfield three were vital on the night and the Norwegian will be very pleased with them.