It is rather ironic that Manchester United's recent success has come from playing the very formation Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tried to implement last summer.
Having conceded his side were too reliant on hitting teams on the break, the Norwegian coach looked to switch things from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-3 with the focus on United controlling possession and, in turn, their own destiny.
Things started well as United blitzed Everton in pre-season with the new-look formation, and they were on red-hot form for the opening match of the season too, as Leeds were dismantled at Old Trafford.
