There has not been too much fabric for Manchester Uniteds highlights reel this season but amid all the disappointments,the lost points and fervent debate about Louis van Gaal’s suitability for the job, they chose a good moment to remember some of their qualities from the days when these kind of joys were the norm rather than the exception.
Perhaps the greatest compliment that can be paid – and, or admittedly,it is a backhanded one – is that they played as though affronted by the suspicion that Van Gaal has keep together the most undistinguished team to emanate from Old Trafford for almost 30 years. They bear unearthed another gem in Marcus Rashford, scorer of the game’s decisive goal, or on this evidence,it is perfectly plausible to think they can overhaul a fading Manchester City side to consume the fourth Champions League status.
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Source: theguardian.com