MANCHESTER UNITED fans were thrilled to witness some tactical adjustments during the first half of the Red Devils’ goalless draw with Crystal Palace.

After a disappointing start to the season, supporters have been calling for changes on the pitch, and it seems Erik ten Hag might be responding. Although Ten Hag has been steadfast in his tactics since joining Old Trafford in 2022, pointing to two trophies in two seasons as justification, he decided to tweak his approach after two losses in the first four Premier League matches this season.

One notable change involved Diogo Dalot, who was instructed to adapt his usual left-back role. Instead of staying wide, Dalot frequently drifted into midfield, inverting to support central areas. This tactic, employed by teams like Arsenal and Man City, allowed Dalot to make a greater impact, with fans praising him as “like a new signing.”

Supporters took to social media to express their excitement, with comments such as, “I’m crying, never seen Dalot invert this much. He’s legit playing alongside Mainoo,” and “Inverted Dalot, like a new signing.” Another fan remarked in shock, “Is Ten Hag inverting Dalot?!” while one enthusiast declared, “Dalot world class, does anyone disagree anymore?”

Dalot’s role wasn’t the only adjustment; Ten Hag also appeared to instruct the entire back line to push up and maintain a higher defensive line. This change limited the space available to Crystal Palace, restricting them to just one shot on target in the first half, despite having attacking players like Eddie Nketiah, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Ebere Eze.

While United failed to score in the opening 45 minutes, they looked the stronger side. Palace improved in the second half, preventing United from fully capitalizing on their new tactics. Both goalkeepers, Andre Onana and Dean Henderson, made spectacular saves, resulting in a shared point for both teams.

Despite the final score, United fans were encouraged by their team’s dominance in the first half.