Who said football was like a game of chess?

It's simple. It's having someone playing just behind the main striker but ahead of the midfield.

Paul Scholes has done it a lot for Man Utd.

This player is dropped between the opposition midfield and defence and will get more time and space on the ball.

And hopefully be in a position to create more goalscoring chances.

What formation?

The 4-4-2

The diamond

The 4-3-3

The 5-3-2

The 4-5-1

The 4-4-1-1

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