3 reasons why Manchester United beat Juventus in Turin

#2 The right combinations emerging for Manchester United

The full-backs were good once again

Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof had quite commendable outings yet again. Against an intimidating Juventus attack, they held their own for large periods. Lindelof, in particular, is really starting to grow into his role as United's dependable man at the back. There was little that he could have done about that Ronaldo finish and should count himself privileged to have had the best view of that piece of magic.

Anthony Martial and Alexis Sanchez are combining well up front. The Shaw-Pogba-Martial combination on the left side is helping United play some slick football as Lukaku's exclusion makes sense increasingly as the games pass by.

Jesse Lingard, returning from injury, looked off the pace but Ashley Young put in a solid shift at right-back and helped stifle the attacking impetus of Alex Sandro. Paul Pogba took some time to grow into the game but he made his presence felt in the second half and won the freekick from which United would go on to equalize.

There is a sense of stability about Manchester United once again. They don't look as vulnerable at the back as they used to about a month ago. The goals are starting to come and there are fewer things to worry about for the manager and the players after a string of impressive displays just when everyone had written them off.