The match against Arsenal will be Man United's first "big match" in the Premier League since the 4-0 victory over Chelsea in round 1. Paul Pogba's ability to play in the next match is still uncertain due to swollen ankles.
According to expert Graeme Souness, in the case of Paul Pogba recovering from injury, coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to ask him to carry more tasks in the Man United midfield.
Graeme Souness wrote in The Times: Its too easy to face the Man United midfield. Nemanja Matic, Scott McTominay and his teammates should sprint to put pressure on West Ham's midfield.
If you are a defender and in front of you are like that, the opponent will have time to pass the ball and you will have a hard time. The midfield will be where Man United find themselves.
When I was a midfielder, I thought like this: I would stop the people I faced and from there deploy my own game. On the contrary, I think Pogba's first thought is to show everyone how smart and graceful he can be.
If that is the central character model in the midfield that you are building, the opponent will find it too easy to face and neutralize. Man United's five defenders will have to " put out the fire" due to a problem in midfield.
M.U could spend big on Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof - a new 5-year contract and a 4-year extension with De Gea, and sign a £50 million contract with Wan-Bissaka. However, all that money could "flood the river, dump the tank".
This past summer, Man United spent £150 million to own Harry Maguire, Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James. That shows that the "Red Devils" want to have top young English talents to build a long-term force. However, Graeme Souness believes Maguire and Wan-Bissaka will face many difficulties when Man United midfield does not support a defense from a distance.
The highlight match of round 7 of the Premier League between Man United and Arsenal will take place at Old Trafford at 2:00 a.m. on October 1 and will be broadcast on K+PM channel.
