5 areas of concern for Manchester United following their 2-1 win over Leicester City

#2 United lacked a uniform intensity throughout the game

Manchester United v Leicester City - Premier League — Manchester United started the game well but could not keep the momentum going all through

United started the game strong but lost their intensity after the first 15 minutes. This is a worrying sign because when they come up against stronger and faster opposition, such lack of concentration could allow the other team into the game.

Scoring a goal and holding on for a result is not a tactic that works anymore, it is dangerous and without Shaw's goal, it could have cost United. Leicester had more possession, more touches and even attempted more passes in the game.

United did perform better in the second half, however, Mourinho must be concerned about the inability of the players to hold on to their intensity for longer periods. The competition this season is a lot tougher and not an inch will be surrendered to the opposition without a fight

As such, United must build a habit of maintaining a steady level of intensity throughout the game, and they must do this early on in the season.

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