UPDATE: West Ham FINALLY Has a Strategy to Defeat Manchester United Perfectly as Former Aston Villa Player Gives West Ham an Hint on How to DEFEAT Man United….

Former West Ham striker Dean Ashton has sparked controversy with his criticism of Manchester United’s tactics, labeling their pressing as “pathetic.” Ashton, now a TV pundit, made the comments after United’s win over Brentford, suggesting that the team struggles to understand pressing and is often exposed in midfield.

Ashton stated, “They either don’t want to or can’t understand pressing. They can’t do it, they’re pretty pathetic at it. Teams play through them and they find themselves totally exposed in the middle of the pitch because they don’t have the physicality of the midfield players to cope with that.”

He also noted that United’s setup is geared towards counter-attacking, but manager Erik ten Hag may not be able to fully implement this strategy due to the size of the club.

Ashton’s comments have drawn ire from Manchester United fans, with some accusing him of being “anti-Manchester United.” However, West Ham fans see his analysis as valuable insight into how to beat United in their upcoming match.

To exploit United’s weaknesses, West Ham may need to focus on playing through the middle, using midfielders Carlos Soler and Edson Alvarez to create scoring opportunities. However, statistics show that West Ham manager Manuel Lopetegui’s team has struggled to create chances through the middle, relying instead on progression down the flanks.

Ashton’s comments have sparked debate among fans and pundits alike, with some questioning his credibility due to never having played for a “big club” like Manchester United. However, his analysis highlights potential vulnerabilities in United’s tactics that West Ham can capitalize on.

The match between West Ham and Manchester United is set to take place this weekend, and Ashton’s comments have added fuel to the fire. Will West Ham be able to exploit United’s weaknesses and secure a win? Only time will tell.