QPR vs Manchester United: 3 Things That Will Guarantee 3 Points For The Red Devils

Manchester United visit Loftus Road Stadium to take on Queens Park Ranger for a crucial Premier League tie. Louis van Gaal’s men are understandably under pressure to secure three points from this tie as they lost their previous encounter against Southampton and declined to the fourth position in the league table. Any point loss can be dangerous for the 20-time champions as their title hopes will shatter. Also, they will come under pressure of declining further and go out of the top four in the Premier League.

Here are three things which Manchester United should do register a win against minnows, Queens Park Rangers.

1. Back four in place of back three

Louis van Gaal has been extremely stubborn over his decision to field three defenders even after failing with it in many occassion. While he has been partially successful with his newly implemented tactics, he must keep in mind that Manchester United does not possess high-quality center backs that can actually hold the defense firmly. Against quality oppositions, the defense has failed to perform. In the last game against Southampton, the team lost a goal to nil. Queens Parks Rangers’ striker, Charlie Austin is in sublime form. The English forward had bagged the player of the month award in December and scored 5 goals for his club during the same month. It will be a wise decision to field 4 defenders in place of 3 if United wants to win this encounter.

2. Radamel Falcao must feature in the starting eleven

Radamel Falcao was left out of the starting XI in the previous game against Southampton, which Manchester United lost eventually. Robin van Persie was accompanied by Angel Di Maria in the up front. Manchester United quite a few chances and the absence of a positive striker was felt, besides the Dutch forward. Speculations are there that Falcao has issues with the club manager, Louis van Gaal, and might even turn down the club’s deal to sign him on a permanent basis. But for now Van Gaal must resolve his problems with Colombian superstar and place him in the starting lineup. Falcao’s presence will surely be a great boost to the team’s attack force.

3. Angel Di Maria must regain his form

Angel Di Maria recently came back to the team after a prolonged phase of injury. His presence has added an extra weight in the team, but performance wise he is yet to live up to the expectations. Di Maria featured in the starting XI of Manchester United against Southampton last week, but he failed to deliver quality performance. If Manchester United has to win games, Di Maria’s contribution to the team is essential. We are all aware of the Argentine’s capability. He made his debut for the club against the same opponent in September at Old Trafford and scored his maiden goal. Angel Di Maria should regain his lost form as soon as possible for the betterment of the club.