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Today on Five Aside, we break down Manchester United vs West Ham… another deep-block disaster. No creativity, no control, no striker presence, and no rhythm. We break down why the 3-4-3 still looks unfinished, why Bruno and Casemiro don’t work as a double pivot, and why United still can’t break down compact teams. Then once again we touch on Chelsea’s loss to Leeds raises more questions about Maresca’s rotations and whether the team actually has a settled structure. Meanwhile, Arsenal get a professional win, but a growing injury list makes their upcoming clash with Aston Villa feel like a potential banana skin. And finally we touch on Spain, where Xabi Alonso’s attempt to reshape Real Madrid’s culture is hitting real resistance. The squad looks unsure, the identity looks unstable, and the pressure is building.
By Five-asideToday on Five Aside, we break down Manchester United vs West Ham… another deep-block disaster. No creativity, no control, no striker presence, and no rhythm. We break down why the 3-4-3 still looks unfinished, why Bruno and Casemiro don’t work as a double pivot, and why United still can’t break down compact teams. Then once again we touch on Chelsea’s loss to Leeds raises more questions about Maresca’s rotations and whether the team actually has a settled structure. Meanwhile, Arsenal get a professional win, but a growing injury list makes their upcoming clash with Aston Villa feel like a potential banana skin. And finally we touch on Spain, where Xabi Alonso’s attempt to reshape Real Madrid’s culture is hitting real resistance. The squad looks unsure, the identity looks unstable, and the pressure is building.