Huddersfield vs Manchester United, 5 Talking Points

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Jose Mourinho captured the essence of the match best for United fans.

#4. Rajiv van La Parra and Tom Ince prove superb outlets

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Tom Ince and captain Tommy Smith celebrate the game's opener

After Elias Kachunga came off with what looked like a back strain around about the 40th minute, Rajiv van La Parra came on and was utterly magnificent throughout. Along with the equally dynamic Tom Ince on the other flank, he epitomised the Huddersfield performance. The two wingers' superb dribbling, hold-up play, and simple passing were vital in allowing the Terriers to breather amidst near-constant United pressure and they simply never stopped running - defensively as well as toward De Gea's goal.

United's attacking play sorely missed the directness and 100% commitment that Ince and van La Parra brought to the field - and Romelu Lukaku especially could have used more service down the wings.

Instead, United kept going through the middle, their passing predictable and into a thicket of blue-and-white shirts; the Terriers, meanwhile, showing their more illustrious opponents just how to do it.

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