United faltering shows a glimpse of life

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Although Manchester United have not won their last four English Premier League matches after a 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Wednesday, the team has glimpsed a glimpse of life. at Old Trafford to satisfy his angry fans.

Some statistics that sounded the alarm before a draw with Southampton on Saturday showed the humility of Jose Mourinho's team this season, finishing 18th in the number of early starts.

But against Arsenal and despite lack of efficiency, United showed a little enthusiasm and outperformed the team along the way.

In the first 20 minutes, Arsenal suffered United's pressure.

Then, as in four of the last five games in the league, United was first shaken to make the situation more difficult.

But before the crowd at Old Trafford was furious, United equaled Anthony Marcial.

"There is no room for a player who does not offer everything he's got," said Mourinho, perhaps evoking the French midfielder Pogpa who is sure to have a good time. is sitting on the bench for the second time in three games.

Mourinho responded immediately after shaking their net for the second time while Jesse Lengard equalized 13 seconds after the match resumed after Alexander Lakazit's goal.

"I am very happy (with desire)," said Mourinho. We may be unhappy with the result because of errors and sometimes we need more efficiency. But we must be happy with the spirit. "

The reasons for optimism can end here.

United are 18 points behind Manchester City leaders, and 15 after the first match has been more than conceded.

After 15 games in the last season of coach Louis van Gaal, who has been criticized for his pbadive style of play, United scored six points more than that time and scored 10 goals more than conceded.

Even under David Moyes in 2013-2014, who was sacked ten months later, United had one point less than that time, but the goal difference was positive.

Mourinho pointed out that his team did not need a "miracle" to finish the season in the semifinal, eight points from fourth place in Chelsea, but that she needed some time to qualify for the Champions League.