5 things we've learned about Manchester United so far this season 

2. United have come a long way since last season…

Manchester United have improved by leaps and bounds this season as compared to the last one.

While there is no escaping the fact that United are eleven points behind Manchester City in the race for top spot in the Premier League, let this fact not overshadow the slow and steady progress they have made since Mourinho’s first season in charge.

While United looked rather resolute in defence last season, they seemed to lack the cutting edge to win them games in attack. This season, however, that largely hasn’t been the case as United have netted 4 goals on six occasions in the league already, so far. And that kind of potency in attack combined with their sturdy defence has certainly seen the team improve by leaps and bounds. But most importantly for United, they have the following stats to show for their improvement: After 18 games this season, United find themselves four places higher than they did last season, (second to sixth), having scored eight points more than they had at this stage last year (41 to 33). Moreover, United have also managed to score 12 more goals than they had done at this stage last year (39 to 27) and have also conceded six goals fewer (12 to 18). Clearly, if Mourinho’s men have to be described in one word this season ‘improved’ should have been the one, however, that isn’t to be the case.