Perhaps not last season in particular but certainly in previous seasons, Ferguson's teams became legendary for their attacking verve and ability to cut right at the heart of an opposition defence. As the last point shows, there is nothing offered up front when Van Persie and Rooney are missing, as shown brilliantly, or rather not, by their toothless display against Sunderland in the first leg of their Capital One Cup Semi-final. It may be because Moyes became used to making his Toffees side hard to beat, but there is just something lacking in the way he sets his team out. Rather than have a 4-2-3-1 formation that bombs forward at any given opportunity, the team look desperate not to concede a goal, which makes sense, but drops them much deeper than they were in the Fergie years, meaning they offer little going forward even when they do concede. Maybe Moyes realises that the team is not all that good going forward, particularly with no midfielder capable as yet of unlocking the tightest defence, and has instead attempted at keeping the goals out rather than create a host of chances. Either way, the fans are not happy, but Moyes is not Sir Alex, and maybe when this is realised can the new man finally start stamping his authority on the team, an issue that can be immediately rectified in the January transfer window with the arrival of a creative midfielder. Do you think Moyes can step away from the shadow of Ferguson and make a success of United? Tell us what you think!
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