Same here. I was watching our (RM) line up before yesterday's game and this is how it looked like from the other side's perspective:
- Carvajal as RM. That never happened before and it will never happen in a competitive game.
- Modric as LM. Same thing.
- Alonso and Illarra in the middle. I think we never won a game with those two on the pitch at the same time. It's the slowest and dullest midfield pairing I can imagine.
- Arbeloa and Nacho as FB's. Those two don't go forward. It's not in the manual and you can't make them offensive.
- Ramos, Alonso and Modric only started training few days ago. They were gassed after 15 minutes and Modric was nowhere to be seen in the last 30 minutes. Every time the ball went out of play he was in the "I need oxygen" pose.
Before people jump on me, I'm not underestimating your victory. You were a better team and there were some really nice combinations and moments of individual brilliance from United players, but you can not discard the context.
United looks much better. The confidence is coming back to the players and they look like they are focused and trying to earn their place in the team. I will put money on United finishing in top 4 (and Liverpool out of it), but United fans shouldn't feel confident with the central midfield options. You still lack quality and depth.