Amorim vs Glasner: Two 3-4-3 Systems, Two VERY Different Results

Both Manchester United under Rúben Amorim and Crystal Palace under Oliver Glasner line up in a 3-4-3 formation. Yet Palace’s implementation looks far more coherent and effective than United’s. How can two teams use the same shape but get such different outcomes? Today we’ll dive into why Palace’s 3-4-3 works so well, especially in central midfield, and what United can learn to fix their own setup. In fact, even pundits have noted that United “could do worse than take Oliver Glasner’s team as the template”
for making the 3-4-3 work. So, why does Palace’s 3-4-3 click while United’s stutters ? Let’s break it down, with a focus on the engine room: the double pivot in midfield.

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