Many of the tactics used by Manchester United now, even after more than ten years, remain evergreen on the football field and are currently utilized by many teams.
This Manchester United team is Ferguson's "masterpiece," reaching peak standards in attack, midfield, and defense.
Rooney's goal appeared to be luck.
But those who truly understand tactics know it's all about setup.
Manchester United's formation is fluid, their attack flexible, they don't stick to convention.
The flexible formation allows them to establish control based on solid defense while counterattacking at astonishing speed.
They have an exceptional defense line with Van der Sar, Brown, Ferdinand, Vidic, and Evra.
In this match, their defensive width is narrower than in the league, directly rendering Robinho and Robben invisible.
Schuster wanted Robinho and Robben to act as daggers, piercing the heart of Manchester United, but United's heart was shielded by thick armor, with an added heart protector.
