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Originally Posted by Julian Denny
Anderson and Scholes are too alike in the roles they play - ie attacking midfielders. I'd definitely go for Carrick over Anderson. Carrick can play slightly deeper and help out with covering - at the same time getting the attack going with his range of passing. He also can also get forward whne we have the ball knowing he has Hargreaves covering behind.
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Ideally Carrick would step in, but I reckon Anderson will put his stamp on the game where as Carrick will not, sometimes he can be quite quiet v top CMs (that said he was great v Chelsea at OT), I dont know I just know Anderson is quality and I reckon he will be better than Carrick in this big game, let the trinity and Scholes create the chances while Anderson and Hargreaves are able to support. You are right that Anderson tends to drift forward but he is one of the fastest players on the pitch and plays down center, which means he makes up time quick on the ball, and he is great in the tackle. I say leave Carrick on the bench, if shit goes wrong at anypoint he would be a great sub to have come on and help United pass in a goal if needed but I think this lineup is sufficient for sure