Why Manchester United Will Win the EPL, Part 2

United have scored 58 goals and Arsenal 57.  Both teams are blessed with incredible talent going forward, but United possess more depth and versatility, and as a result can rest players at crucial points. On Saturday against Fulham, Hargreaves, Scholes, Park, and Fletcher started.  In midweek it was Ronaldo, Carrick, Anderson, and Giggs.  United could afford to start an entirely new starting midfield and still breeze through. By contrast, Arsenal rely exclusively on the central midfield pairing of Cesc Fabregas and Michel Flamini.  They are the heart and soul of the team, and all of Arsenal’s build-up play is directed through them. Both have excelled this season.  They have attempted the most passes than any other players in the EPL, indicating Wenger’s belief in possession and patient buildups. We tend to forget that Fabregas is only 20, and despite his incredible ability and his heroic performance against Milan, his form has dipped of late. ... [link]