UEFA CL 18-19: 3 reasons why Manchester United beat Young Boys

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Marouane Fellaini celebrating after scoring the winner
Marouane Fellaini
celebrating
after scoring the winner

#3 Toothless Young Boys attack facing a resilient United defense

Young Boys attackers left frustrated after their Champions League exit
Young Boys attackers left frustrated after their Champions League exit

With Victor Lindelof out for weeks due to injury, Mourinho decided to field the fit-again Phil Jones in the center of defense alongside Chris Smalling. Antonio Valencia returned after almost a month due to a facial surgery and Luke Shaw was available again after his absence against Crystal Palace due to suspension.

Nemanja Matic and match-winner Marouane Fellaini sat in front of the defense protecting the back four. Except for Roger Assale and Djibril Sow, no player from the away side looked like a potential threat to a second consecutive clean sheet at Old Trafford within 4 days.

Shaw also looked more lively after a break over the international break and the enforced rest at the weekend. He put in a shift at left back, also providing the key pass for the goal.

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