In the adjusted formation, United looked particularly lively on the counter attack and regularly utilised the blistering pace of Daniel James and Marcus Rashford down the channels, with those two youngsters combining brilliantly for the team’s opening goal on 36 minutes.



Ole was pleased by the direct nature of our play and he is keen for the players to take more risks going forward. “We’re better when we attack quickly - no dilly-dallying on the ball,” he said.



“Play the ball forward - it doesn’t have to be a counter attack. I spoke about it before the game: take more risks, be braver. It doesn’t matter if you lose the ball up there because you can win it back.



“In the Champions League final, Liverpool got a penalty after 40 seconds from hooking the ball in behind [off a player’s arm]. It’s about playing the right type of football and playing direct helped us.”

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