Midfielders:
Central Defensive Midfield: Daley Blind
Blind will be the deepest midfielder for the Red Devils. He is a great controller of the game from a deep position, holding the possession by keeping the passes rolling. He has adapted to the Premier League pretty well and he would be expecting a tough challenge against Man City. While Chelsea were very cautious in their approach, Man City would be very aggressive and their central midfielder Yaya Toure and playmaker David Silva would be a handful.
Central Midfield (Box-to-Box): Marouane Fellaini
The Belgian is finally playing his natural brand of football. He is best suited in a system where he attacks the ball all the time rather than the one where he is the holding midfielder. He is a typical box to box midfielder, with great physicality. He would have influence in key attacking regions with his aerial threat while he would also offer some defensive techniques in his own half.
Central Midfield(Playmaker): Angel Di Maria
Di Maria would be the one floating across midfield trying to influence the game and get others into the game. He would be the one creating chances from scratch and passing long to the strikers and wingers. The Argentine would spread play, work hard while also attempt dribbles and shots. Di Maria would play the role very well in the diamond system and he would also provide width with his natural ability to position himself wide.
Central Attacking Midfielder (Number 10): Juan Mata
In a match like this, one would want to play Juan Mata ahead of young Adnan Januzaj. Mata, when in form, can be a devastating midfielder with his eye for a pass and a goal threat with his finishing ability. He hasn’t set the league alight but he is a crucial player if Man Utd want to have a go at their City rivals. He will also be playing as a playmaker, but in a more advanced position than Di Maria, where he would combine more with the strikers. He would also provide width as and when required.
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