Attack could for Utd boss

In the subsequent trips to Falkirk and Dunfermline, chances were few and far between.

That was despite commanding an almost equal share of possession in the hammering at the Bairns and dominating the ball against the Pars.

What they were unable to do was create good openings in front of goal — just two shots on target at East End Park and four the previous week.

On both occasions, they were comfortably outgunned by the opposition and, unless that changes, it’s hard to see how Laszlo can get his team back to the top.

If he is to do so, perhaps the best route would be a change in formation.

Having added Danish target man Emil Lyng to the ranks this month, he now has to option of going with a two-pronged attack and that’s something that might suit veteran striker Scott McDonald.

The veteran Aussie has not done badly when filling in for Fraser in the No 10 role just behind the main striker, but there is no question his best work continues to be seen in the penalty box.

His nine goals from 22 games represents a respectable return, particularly when he’s often been the lone striker.

Were he to be paired with Lyng right up top, he might just produce the goals that would spark the kind of run United need to save their season.

season but playing Danish targetman Emil Lyng alongside the Australian hitman could pay dividends for Csaba Laszlo’s men.