Nigerian international Alex Iwobi has revealed the tactical approach Fulham used to exploit Manchester United's midfield during their 1-1 Premier League draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday.
The match ended with honors even after Emile Smith Rowe's goal for Fulham was canceled out by Rodrigo Muniz's own goal, leaving both teams to share the points in a competitive encounter.
Speaking after the match, Iwobi disclosed that Fulham's game plan specifically targeted weaknesses in United's midfield setup, particularly focusing on Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
"To push on high... We worked on it in training," Iwobi explained in his post-match interview. "Since training, knew that we would be able to get behind United's two midfielders. And the three centre-backs would not want to jump, so we exploited that today."
The tactical insight from the former Arsenal player highlights how Fulham identified and targeted specific vulnerabilities in Manchester United's defensive structure, particularly the space between their midfield duo and the back three of Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, and Matthijs de Ligt.
This strategic approach allowed Fulham to create several dangerous attacking opportunities throughout the match, ultimately helping them secure a valuable point against one of the Premier League's traditional powerhouses.
The result leaves Fulham in 13th position on the Premier League table after two matches, while Manchester United find themselves in a concerning 16th place with the same number of games played.
Iwobi's performance and tactical awareness continue to demonstrate his value to Fulham, with the Nigerian international becoming an increasingly influential figure for the London club since his move from Everton.
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