Cambridge thwart Manchester United with a lesson in defensive nous

Richard Money set out his team in compact banks of four, and they handled Manchester United with intelligence in an engrossing FA Cup tie

• Match report: Cambridge United 0-0 Manchester United

For all the talk of inhospitable dressing rooms, freezing conditions and long balls, Manchester United’s biggest obstacle at the Abbey Stadium was Cambridge United’s excellent organisation.

For the vast majority of this goalless draw, Cambridge’s defensive shape was textbook. Richard Money had a simple but effective approach: he ordered his players to remain compact in two banks of four, but rather than defending deep, the League Two side played a reasonably high line in the first half, ensuring they weren’t forced to withstand prolonged spells of pressure. Goalkeeper Chris Dunn swept from his line when Manchester United played long balls over the top.

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