Manchester United were out to prove that their dramatic 3–2 victory over Burnley before the September international break was not a case of crack-covering when they visited the Etihad on Sunday.
The Red Devils have enjoyed considerable success at Manchester City’s imposing amphitheatre in recent times, and the flaws displayed by the once-perennial champions may have deluded a few United supporters that back-to-back wins were on the table. Hey, perhaps that bloke will soon get a haircut.
