CSKA Moscow vs Manchester United; 5 Talking Points

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#3. Romelu Lukaku's attitude shows he's the real deal

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Mourinho will be most pleased with Lukaku's attitude

Romelu Lukaku will grab all the headlines for the sheer quantity of goals he's set about amassing during the start of his Manchester United career - like his brace tonight that took his personal tally to 10 in 9 games for the Red Devils but Jose Mourinho will probably fixate on one incident that occurred sometime around the 78th minute of the game where he went one-on-one against Mario Fernandes down the right and ended up bullying the right back to win a foul. What's so special about that you ask? This was deep in United territory, almost near the corner flag, and Lukaku had tracked Fernandes' run all the way down there - while his team led 4-0 - and then had the skill to win back the ball, and win a foul to relieve what little pressure CSKA had been mounting in that attack.

This is exactly the kind of attitude for which Jose Mourinho falls in love with certain players - and Lukaku's all-round play has already made him look a perfect Mourinho signing. This could be the beginning of a long, happy, love-story!

When asked after the match how many goals he would score this season, the Big Belgian responded with a curt "I want to win trophies."

Mourinho certainly seems happy!

"They are amazing numbers for Romelu. He is humble and wants to learn and improve all the time.I think ambition is there and I trust he can keep performing for us." said the manager.

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