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Victor Valdes' guide to distribution
By Ben Welch published
Víctor Valdés Manchester United's Spanish goalkeeper reveals his secrets to becoming a playmaking shot-stopper
The holding role: Make yourself available
By Huw Davies published
Manchester United In part eight of our holding midfield role special, Manchester United's Michael Carrick highlights the importance of providing an option when chasing a game
The holding role: Pick the right pass
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Michael Carrick on when to hoof the ball up to the big man and when to play sideways with a 5 yard pass
Michael Carrick: Protecting the back four
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United From fighting fires started by the opposition to making attacking surges from deep, Manchester United's midfield sentry explains the art of the holding role
Play like Paul Scholes
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Learn the secrets of Paul Scholes' ball mastery, from Manchester United's former first team coach Rene Meulensteen
Rio Ferdinand: The thinking man's guide to defending
By Ben Welch published
Manchester United Reading the game, handling skilful players and staying calm under pressure – the Manchester United legend shows you the way
How to keep possession: Work on your shape
By Ben Welch last updated
Arsenal Have a mind map of your team's shape and picking them out with passes will become instinctive, says Arsenal's Jack Wilshere
Performance Lab: Ross Barkley
By Ben Welch last updated
Dribbling Looking to replicate the all-action midfield displays of the Chelsea and England man? FFT’s dossier will give you all the knowledge you need
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