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Originally Posted by Alex
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
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You are right about Anderson's qualities but, stating the obvious, I still see him as one for the future. For all his endeavour and skill, I don't think as a midfielder he quite comes up with sufficent product as yet. In otherwords how effective has he been looking at his appearances collectively ? I still think Carrick & Hargreaves should have been played together much more often in midfield this season so that they could have had more opportunity to develop a really telling partnership - particularly with a huge game like this coming up. Injuries perhaps dictated selection more than Fergie would have liked.