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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Burnley’s Block
01:45 How United Broke the Mid-Block (Pattern 1)
02:37 How United Broke the Mid-Block (Pattern 2)
04:18 Beating the Low Block Without Forcing It
06:36 Pushing Gaps in Transition


After Amorim’s dismissal, Manchester United entered a new phase under interim manager Darren Fletcher.

Against Burnley, Fletcher abandoned the back three, restored Bruno Fernandes to the No.10 role, and introduced a noticeably different attacking structure.

This structural shift had a direct impact on how United’s striker was used.
Rather than isolating Benjamin Šeško or asking him to force actions, United’s new structure consistently created the conditions for him to receive, attack space, and finish with clarity.

This was not about individuals. It was about structure — and how that structure allowed Šeško to thrive.

Burnley defended with a compact mid-block and frequently dropped into a deep 5–4–1 low block, attempting to deny space centrally.

Rather than forcing play, United drew pressure, manipulated Burnley’s block, and attacked space with controlled build-up, long diagonal access, early crosses, and coordinated off-ball movement — all of which repeatedly positioned Šeško in high-value finishing zones.

In this analysis, we break down:
• How Fletcher altered United’s attacking structure
• How United consistently broke Burnley’s mid-block
• How Šeško’s role was optimized within this new structure
• Why early crosses and vertical access replaced forced central passes
• How first-line movement and transition attacks created decisive moments

This is a tactical breakdown of how structure — not stars — defined United’s performance, and why Šeško became one of its clearest beneficiaries.

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