In the post-Ferguson era, we’ve witnessed some truly remarkable performances that fill us with pride. From the grit displayed in the away match against Paris Saint-Germain to the FA Cup final triumph over City a few years back, which showcased a perfect mix of resilience and creativity. Who could forget the relentless determination in the thrilling 4-3 victory against Liverpool or the wild 5-4 comeback against Lyon?
But what we saw most recently was something special. This was Manchester United charging forward for a full 90 minutes against a team that has claimed four of the last five Premier League titles. They faced a club notorious for reveling in victories over United, managed by one of the greatest coaches in football history.
And United truly dominated. They found the net five times, struck the woodwork twice, and created several more solid scoring opportunities. It could have easily ended 5-0, mirroring the scoreline from that iconic win in November 1994 when Andrei Kanchelskis and Eric Cantona wreaked havoc.
While it would have been great to notch a couple more goals to highlight our superiority, the scoreline was just one facet of the overall performance.
For me, some of the most memorable moments came from unexpected situations. Harry Maguire remarkably guiding Bernardo Silva toward the advertising boards. Lisandro Martinez spinning Erling Haaland like an Olympic hammer thrower in training. The fluid, one-touch passing sequences were a joy to witness. That Kobbie Mainoo feint in midfield that left Antoine Semenyo flailing. Amad being his usual dynamic self. And Bruno Fernandes played like one of the greatest players to don the Manchester United jersey—because that’s exactly what he is.
