Mike Phelan explains Manchester United formation changes

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Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan has revealed he is a fan of the 3-4-3 formation but believes that 4-3-3 is best suited to the current squad.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has used a wide variety of formations over the course of the season - using a 3-5-2 system at times with Luke Shaw filling in at centre-back but mainly operating in a 4-3-3.

Following the arrival of Bruno Fernandes, United shifted to a diamond in midfield, with the Portuguese in an attacking role supported by Fred, Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic.

Phelan was asked which formation he would choose if he was able to build his ideal squad and opted for the three-defender system favoured by coaches such as Antonio Conte. "I like the 3-4-3, which is unusual in the game