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Premier League clubs like Man City have been using maximum width to stretch the opposition in recent years - but Erik ten Hag has previously used the term ‘minimum width’ in regards to the way his team sets up.

The Man Utd coach pioneered the use of narrow positions at his old club Ajax, but we’re now seeing it in play at Old Trafford with Marcus Rashford in particular getting the most out of the system.

But what does the term actually mean, and what are the benefits in keeping the system so narrow? Jon Mackenzie is here to explain.

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