Possibility 4
That begs the question, however, about the decision to buy Fellaini in the summer, as he doesn’t seem to be the first choice in the formations mentioned above. If Moyes plays Fletcher and Carrick, which seems to be their best midfield pairing, their summer signing will be starting from the bench. This brings us to an alternate, however unlikely scenario, where both of United’s big signings- Mata and Fellaini- get to start.
This 4-3-1-2 formations is centered around the creative talents of Juan Mata, and he’ll be the focal point of the team. The 3-man midfield will give Fellaini the license to go and join attacks when needed, and the defensive midfielder will be able to cover for the full backs, who will once again be crucial in providing width.
Irrespective of which formation manager David Moyes uses, Juan Mata is going to be an important player for the Red Devils, and the fans will be hoping that the qualities he brings to the table will be enough for them to make a last ditch attempt to hold on to a top 4 spot.