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#3 Goals galore
Manchester United's opening day victory at Old Trafford saw 19 year-old Mason Greenwood start at the no. 9 position for Manchester United. Questions were asked before the game regarding his capability to start as a striker.
Additionally, Edinson Cavani's unavailability, coupled with Anthony Martial's lack of match sharpness, meant there was substantial doubt in the air regarding United's finishing department heading into the game.
Oh, how the doubts were quashed!
Mason Greenwood proved exactly why Ole Gunnar Solskjær thinks he's the cleanest finisher Manchester United have had in their attacking ranks in quite a while. Cutting in from the left to convert a sublime pass from Pogba into a drilled finish with his left foot to score was exactly why he was picked for the game.
Moreover, putting in quality movements into the box to find those delicate half-chances is also something the fans appreciated, tellingly.
Miracle? Not by any chance. If the development of Mason Greenwood into a skilled goalscorer is something to go by, then Manchester United are set for greater attacking output this season.
Bruno Fernandes consistently makes forward runs to break defenses down, and Paul Pogba seems to be at his creative best. With the likes of a seasoned goalscorer in Edinson Cavani who could mentor United's other forwards, Manchester United look deadly. The Red Devils could well be poised to break previous records and outperform their expected goals for the season.
#4 Bruno Fernandes to reach new heights
Ever since he arrived from Sporting CP, Bruno Fernandes has, time and again, been the key man to bring Manchester United over to the finish line, no matter the competition. So much so, that since he joined the Premier League, Bruno Fernandes has averaged a goal or an assist every 91 minutes.
Starting off the first game of the new season with a hat-trick of goals was just what he needed to remind the fans of how much more this Manchester United team has to offer when he's on top of his game.
Be it instructing his team-mates to press higher up the field, taking more risks to deliver quality balls into the box or scoring crackers. Bruno Fernandes is the talisman who makes this Manchester United team tick.
The upcoming season promises to be one of his career's best years as he looks to finally take Manchester United closer to silverware. He is also expected to close in on the Premier League's top scorers and top assist providers with his incredible G/A contributions.
#5 Silverware potentially on the cards
Manchester United have got off to a terrific start in the 2021-22 Premier League season by dismantling Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United. Ole Gunnar Solskjær may finally believe that this could be the year in which he finally delivers much-elusive silverware to the club and its fans.
Intelligent recruitment, increasing attacking synergy amongst core team members and an insatiable hunger in the dressing room are some key factors. The Manchester United manager will rely heavily on these if he is to complete his rebuild at the club and start delivering on his promise of bringing back the glory days.
Last season, Manchester United came incredibly close to winning the UEFA Europa League, only to lose on penalties to Spanish side Villarreal. This season, however, with signings that could make a significant difference, Manchester United will look to go the distance in all competitions.
They are expected to mount a real challenge in all the tournaments they will play in. Manchester United will also, quite possibly, play a part in an exciting title race that marks the return of their promised glory days.
With plenty of silverware on offer and a team capable of winning some, a trophy or two will be a realistic expectation this season.
