Daniel Storey: Five things we learned as Manchester United astonish City

This is the Manchester United we have demanded but then why not perform like this every week?
Manchester United's Harry Maguire (left) celebrates after the final whistle. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/PA

Manchester United's Harry Maguire (left) celebrates after the final whistle. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/PA

This is the Manchester United we have demanded… 

This was everything we know Manchester United can be. The early penalty was crucial because it forced Manchester City forward, but then City would probably have dominated possession anyway. United steeled themselves for that pressure and knew that they could cause their opponents problems on the counter.

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