Attack
Admittedly in the new era of 4-3-3/4-5-1 formations and ‘false nine’ attackers excluding the likes of Ribery and Robben from this section may seem unfair.
Yet it did seem a bit harsh to give everything to the Germans and if United possess world-class talent in one area then it is upfront.
As adept as Mario Mandzukic is at the Allianz Arena in van Persie and Wayne Rooney the English champions have two of the best finishers in world football.
Unfortunately the former will not feature in this tie due to a thigh injury, although bizarrely that could actually help the home side, with Mata slotting behind an England international hitting form at just the right time.
Winners: United.
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