Manchester United: 5 things learned headed into the international break
![MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Manchester United team mates during the Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on August 13, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Manchester United team mates during the Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on August 13, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/984144cc947414788421c81f83fa1bc2789e15aa85bdbafce264a779b131b143.jpg)
Romelu Lukaku was a great purchase by the club this summer. He’s going to score many goals for United in the years to come.
Nemanja Matic was a signing that a team looking to win the title would make. He’s in his prime and won’t be there for much longer. But what he brings to the table for the Red Devils is invaluable, and has revolutionized the way in which United dictate and win.
His performance against West Ham in the season opener justified his transfer fee and showed everyone what he would bring to United’s squad.
The Serbian is a shield for the defense and the man who starts our attacks. He’s been in the perfect place to help defense seamlessly transition to the attack.
Plus, he’s freed up Paul Pogba to show the world what he is capable of.