I agree with it being a tactical switch leading to the win, with Maicon and the 3-5-2 formation being the main elements. I'd also suggest that it is Mancini's ability to man manage efficiently that helps.
Maicon and Dzeko had points to prove yesterday. Maicon V Bale, everyone, including myself thought it was a mistake, but Maicon, was up to the challenge and arguably outplayed Bale. Some of those runs+crosses across the box were incredible, maybe not a 90 minute player but his impact was substantial.
Dzeko, still doesn't start and critics and commentators cry 'what does he have to do to get a start?'. Well he went out as a sub (again) and proved his worth, with determination and grit. His attitude was different to the rest of those on the pitch, he knew he just needed that one chance and he'd do it, and he did.
Mancini got it spot on yesterday, through and through. Once we sort out our defence from set pieces and Merlin gets up and running again (like he was yesterday) and we have a fully fit squad we'll be laughing.
Maicon and Dzeko had points to prove yesterday. Maicon V Bale, everyone, including myself thought it was a mistake, but Maicon, was up to the challenge and arguably outplayed Bale. Some of those runs+crosses across the box were incredible, maybe not a 90 minute player but his impact was substantial.
Dzeko, still doesn't start and critics and commentators cry 'what does he have to do to get a start?'. Well he went out as a sub (again) and proved his worth, with determination and grit. His attitude was different to the rest of those on the pitch, he knew he just needed that one chance and he'd do it, and he did.
Mancini got it spot on yesterday, through and through. Once we sort out our defence from set pieces and Merlin gets up and running again (like he was yesterday) and we have a fully fit squad we'll be laughing.