5 things Manchester United should do to close the gap on Manchester City 

#4 Become more consistent

Paul Pogba needs to step up and become a leader for Manchester United

What United have lacked at times this season has been a consistent edge to their game. Disappointing losses to Spurs, Huddersfield, Newcastle, et al have cost United dear points, which is why the gap between first and second remains at 13 points which could possibly be extended to 16 with City yet to play their game against Stoke.

Manchester City has lost one game all season and only drawn three; United have lost five and drawn five. There is a stark contrast in those results and is why the Cityzens are deserving of their title this season.

Slowly, but surely, Mourinho is assembling a squad that should be good enough to truly compete for the title. The difference is City’s squad has depth and can rely on any player to go out and deliver the desired results - United don’t have that just yet.

They have also been guilty of not always concentrating and throwing in the towel at various points this season, which simply isn’t good enough. There need to be more leaders in the Red Devils’ squad for when the tough gets going, they lead by example and show that there is a way to the light.