Since today is #ARSMUN , here is my combined 11 for the two.
I use the 4-3-3 formation, with 2 holding midfielders nd an attacking midfielder .

1.BERND LENO
A tough decision between the two great goal keepers, I go with Bernd.
Though he just edges David

2. AARON WAN-BISSAKA
We all believe Aaron has been better this season compared to the Arsenal right back Bellerin.
3. KIREAN TIERNEY
There is going to be a heated discussion here, Like shaw has been good too. But KT takes this in my line up.
4. ERIC BAILEY
The Ivory coast defender has been good this season and has saved united on several occasions. He slides in this line up with ease
5. HARRY MAGUIRE
The £80M defender will be chosen alongside his teammate in central defence. Their partnership has proven to be the best for ole's side this season
6. GRANIT XHAKA
The Swiss comes in to play the defensive and holding roles in my midfield. Many might argue with my selection, but GRANIT has been good with assists and goals this season, and has done good defensively for his side
7. BUKAYO SAKA
The young gun gets his slot without competition. He is basically Arsenal's best player
8. PAUL POGBA
Being a french national football team supporter, Paul has to be in this team, not because I like him, but because I have watched him in several teams and he possess every trait a midfielder should have. He partners with Xhaka.
9. ALEXANDRE LACAZETTE
The french striker comes ahead of the likes of Aubameyang, Cavani, Martial, and Ighalo, he is not having the best season, but his work rate and team work earns him a place in this line up
10. BRUNO FERNANDES
Do I have to say much about the portuguese?? He has been amazing since his arrival in munchester. He arguably the best player on the planet right now. His creative traits can win you every match.
11. MARCUS RASHFORD MBE
It had to be Marcus here. He is not on a good run for the past 4 or 5 games, but he was phenomenal since the begining of the season. He beats Greenwood or Aubameyang to the spot on the left wing.
My bench
1. David Dagea
2. Luke shaw
3. Rob Holding
4. Thomas Partey
5. Mason Greenwood
6. Scott Mctominy
7. Aubameyang
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Add fatigue,with less option to rotate, and big effort in 3 away games in previous 9 days. Team lacks height and heft without VvD, Matip, Fabinho, Gomez. Team lacks pace and goals without Jota, Mané. Lacks pace at back without VvD and Gomez. No senior keeper undermines confidence

Team has been disrupted constantly this ssn. Rarely below 6 injuries, often = 10. Thiago a real bonus after months out, but the proper team is not around him. Even Gini looked knackered yesterday. 5th/6th-choice strikers and centre-backs will always be a big drop from 1st choices

Last night was a bit grim, and Brighton were excellent. But it was a strong XI for them, in terms of usual players and in terms of physicality. LFC full of skilful slower little guys right now - lacking the skilful bodyguards and pace. Kabak should help, but he's young and new

You can read Mentality Monsters or Perched for how much I talk about the unity of a team, the practiced understanding from years of intense training together, knowing each others runs and movements. Right now it's a team of semi-strangers and stand-ins.
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A lot of people think Struijk isn't good enough in the build-up phase. Well, what does the DM do in build-up?

Here's a passing network from last season:


As you can see, Phillips' role in the Championship last season was largely facilitating build up in the wide area (on the left interestingly).

Per Wyscout, Phillips is putting up a figure of 7.03 long passes per 90 minutes and completes around 59%. Last season he was making 6.94 long passes per 90 mins at around 52%.

Per dribbles he's putting up similar numbers across both seasons (between 1 and 1.5 p90) and per duels he's putting up the same number (20 p90).

All of this suggests his role hasn't changed much over the last couple of seasons.

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