MANCHESTER: With Manchester United on its longest winning run in eight years, it’s tempting to conclude that a giant of English soccer is starting to resemble the force of old.
Some perspective is needed, however, when assessing United’s nine straight victories in all competitions since Dec. 8.
Only one of its opponents in that one-month period could be classed as a major rival: Tottenham. And that 1-0 win came on December 11, when Spurs weren’t showing the kind of form they are at present.
Otherwise, United has proved to be ruthless in sweeping aside teams who most likely won’t finish higher than mid-table …read more
Source: The Himalayan Times
