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Manchester United: 5 things learned headed into the international break

By Paul Anderson

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) /
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The underlying problem in Manchester United’s abysmal sixth place finish last season came down to one thing — home draws.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 13: Manchester United fan arrive at the stadium prior to 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: Manchester United fan arrive at the stadium prior to 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) /

Old Trafford bore witness to 10 draws at home last season, which was, well, a disgrace. The Red Devils left 20 points out in the cold, 20 points that could have seen them finish second in the league had they shown more ruthlessness.

Under Sir Alex Ferguson Old Trafford was a fortress. United expected to find a way to win every game, and there was little to no hope for even rescuing a point.

However, United’s win against Leicester City Saturday showed that perhaps that trend is changing back to what it was.

Last season, United would have drawn that game — a missed penalty from Lukaku would have deflated the 2016/17 Red Devils. They didn’t have the savvy or cunning mentality to break down a team.

Mourinho has revamped and rejuvenated this squad and they eventually found two second half goals to win — and everyone knew that the goals were coming.

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