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Five lessons we learned from Man United’s crushing derby win over their neighbours.

UNITED ARE BACK IN THE BIG TIME

For much of the season United seemed to be in false position, with their performances hardly giving the impression they belonged in the top four. But now – whether by luck or design – something seems to have clicked for Louis van Gaal and United are now playing with a cutting edge and with confidence. A Champions League return now looks likely.