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The statistics said Manchester United were one of the worst at pressing high under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Well, here's proof of what can happen when you bother giving it a go.
Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli had the ball. In front of him was a team-mate, being marked by Bruno Fernandes.
To his right was another team-mate, being blocked by Cristiano Ronaldo. To his left was another team-mate, being watched by Jadon Sancho. It was well organised, and so Rulli was tempted into trying to find Etienne Capoue instead.
Manchester United got their rewards for pressing higher in their victory against Villarreal
Fred (R) stepped in to intercept a pass and seconds later, Cristiano Ronaldo (L) lobbed home
Watch the moment he plays that hospital pass and you will see Fred pushing on while Capoue is motionless. His anticipation wins the ball and then Ronaldo did what Ronaldo does when there's a goalkeeper to beat.
Happy days. The best teams press high - just look at Liverpool and Manchester City - and that's no coincidence.
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