Can the opposition score? They always score. Manchester United were back in London, back defending what would have been a positive result and back conceding in the 90th minute. United have to hope their regression this week is an aberration.
The only challenge United face in the Premier League is for the top four. That has always been the case, despite the giddiness in the wake of the derby. They have not backed up that result and are back below Newcastle.
Carelessness has crept into United's performances. They have not played with enough edge this week. Overconfidence? The same mistakes they committed in south London resurfaced north of the Thames.
