Considering Cristiano Ronaldo has dominated the headlines from a Manchester United persuasion this week, it is somewhat easy to forget that the Reds signed off for the World Cup break with a bang last weekend.
Alejandro Garnacho's 93rd-minute winner against Fulham at Craven Cottage last Sunday evening ensured that United signed off for the pause within touching distance of the top-four. They are in fifth and are just three points shy of the coveted Champions League places.
It means they will be able to restart their season against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on December 27 with confidence flowing through veins, believing that they can achieve the top-four finish that they are desperate for this term. Although United have experienced one or two bumps in the road so far this season, the positives outweigh the negatives by a long way.
