Manchester United 3-0 Hull City: 5 talking points

Even though Manchester United are undergoing their worst season in the Premier League since its inception in the 92’, their recent win over Hull City has comfortably placed the Red Devils into the Champions League spots, just 2 points away from 3rd placed Manchester City.After Chris Smalling opened the scoring in the 1st half, there was only going to be one winner as the 20-time League Champions played their best brand of football today. And with Rooney doubling the lead after which Van Persie made it 3 with a rocket in 2nd half, there were plenty of happy faces around the Old Trafford.Here are the 5 things we learnt from Manchester United Vs Hull City.

#1 Tide has turned for Manchester United

Manchester Uniteds strikeforce is turning the tide for their favour

By brushing aside a lousy Hull City side with a thumping 3-0 win at home, Manchester United have made it 3 wins in a row and this seems to be a perfect time for the Red Devils to gain form, as festive Christmas period awaits.

After making it 3 out of 3 after the 90 minutes against Hull, Manchester United have won three consecutive matches on a trot for the 1st time in 2014. So even though last weekends win against Arsenal wasnt promising, Manchester United have started running on the winning track for now on.

And with upcoming Premier League fixture against sides i.e. Southampton and Liverpoon on a fortnight from now, this is the perfect time for the red devils to hit their perfect form. And with their captain hitting his purple match, Manchester United fans might be in for a roller coaster ride for the most of next month

#2 Van Persie finally answers his critics

Van Persie has faced severe critisism for his form this season

As the Dutch striker was under-fire from the Dutch manager before the start of this match due to lack of goals, the twice Premier League top goal-scorer responded in perfect fashion.

After teeing off a finish for Wayne Rooney which set up a trademark Rooney goal for the English Captain, Van Persie scored a belter in 2nd half to settle the nerves and the match. This, in the Premier League, was his 4th goal and with Manchester United the sort of form they are in, many more are expected from their the Dutchman.

#3 Is the old Rooney back?

Rooney has showed dogged determination to lead from the front

If the international break has done any good to a certain Premier League player, it has to be Wayne Rooney. The English captain is in top form after ensuring his national teams qualification in UEFA EURO Championships.

Since coming back from the International break and holding the reigns at Manchester United, the Premier League golden boy has scored 2 goals in 2 matches, concurring with the recent soaring of Manchester United form.

So even though Falcao has come back and he nearly had a goal today, Rooney is still the main deal as far as Manchester United fans are concerned. The striker has scored 5 goals in the League so far this season and with the return of midfielders Fletcher back into the Manchester United squad, Rooney can play in a more advanced role.

#4 No defensive problems for Manchester United

De Gea was tested for the first time in the 53^rdminute

Even though Manchester United conceded a late consolation goal against Arsenal last weekend at the Emirates which at the end proved to be a consolation for the gunners, the red devils have been fairly miserly in terms of conceding goals of late.

With the return of the Argentinian Rojo back in the squad and Smalling being back in center back position, defensive woes are not looking serious for Manchester United in the short run. For a team which has conceded 13 goals in the first 10 matches of the season, 1 goal in the next three matches is a proof that this Manchester United squad has thrived under pressure and today was a mere example of that.

When Hull City fired the ball on De Gea on 53 minute mark, it was the 1st shot on target the tigers recorded against Manchester United side today. Therefore even though Van Gaal started the season with a 3-5-2 under his belt, the recent 4-4-2 formation has been ideal as far as Manchester United defending is concerned.

#5 Di Maria injury concern

On a day when Manchester United received multiple injury boosts as players like Fletcher, Rojo and Smalling made their way in the playing 11, recent injury to Angel Di Maria might be a daunting blow for the 20time Premier League Champions in the upcoming festive period.

Being the 2nd most productive player for Manchester United according to stats site WHOSCORED.COM, the Argentinian wasnt missed today but his absence might cause Manchester United problems in the future.

After injuring himself in the 1st half which opened the opportunity for the Spanish Ander Herrera to show off his class, Di Maria immediately went down the tunnel to have a scan on his bruised body part.

And even though there is no official announcement yet from Manchester United, the way the former Real Madrid man wobbled off the pitch has suggested that matters are about to get worse for Manchester United as far as injuries are concerned.