The stuffing was taken out of a resurgent Manchester United in London last week as they saw their impressive unbeaten run snapped at the Emirates.
The Red Devils hadn’t tasted defeat in ten games before they were beaten 3-2 by the Premier League leaders – just days after Michael Olise struck at the death with a stunning free-kick to halt United’s seemingly unwavering momentum.
Their majestic post-World Cup form, which culminated in victory in the Manchester derby, had some dreaming of a title charge, but such optimism has quickly faded. Nevertheless, a kind Premier League schedule awaits…
