Improved defensive performances
While many critics have pointed out that a more aggressive approach leaves teams vulnerable at the back, the same cannot be said about United.
Under Mourinho, the team often played a low-block, a system where even the smallest lapses in concentration were punished.
The more attacking approach means United have managed to win the ball higher up the pitch at times.
Victor Lindelof’s performances have also improved in the last couple of months and that has helped the team, even though David de Gea remains an instrumental figure at the back.
Chelsea and Arsenal’s problems
While Arsenal are still in a defensive mess, which was once again highlighted by their inability to keep a clean sheet against bottom-placed side Huddersfield Town, and their defeat to Europa League minnows BATE Borisov, Chelsea have hit a poor run of form.
Maurizio Sarri’s side started the season well and were seen as early title contenders, but the problems have become evident of late as they don’t seem to have a plan B and are too reliant on Eden Hazard up front.
A 6-0 hammering against Manchester City exposed problems at the back, and we’re yet to learn how well Gonzalo Higuain will do in the coming months.
