Kagawa in Luka Modric's footprints?

Shinji Kagawa was one of the best performers in the Bundesliga season of 2011/12, but the humble Japanese has not exactly found - or Sir Alex Ferguson hasn't found - how to utilitise him optimally at Manchester United after the summer transfer. He's mostly played wide left, but is there another option than Wayne Rooney's trequartista role?

by @Nicopoleides

On Fergie's mind

Sir Alex has done an incredible lot for Manchester United, but right now there are some issues and Fergie doesn't seem to have a plan - or does he? No matter what, I'd be beyond grateful if he can sort out the following challenges, which are essential to remain one of the top sides in the English top-flight and maybe even conquer Europe again.

by @Nicopoleides

Why Fletcher and Carrick are Good Enough

Over the last couple of seasons, and especially this and the previous campaign, has Manchester United's midfield been heavily under-fire due to lack of creativity and x-factor. The following explains why neither Darren Fletcher or Michael Carrick are the right ones to blame for United's midfield being boring and below the required level.