Manchester United 0-0 San Jose Earthquakes: 5 Talking Points

#1 Andreas Pereira is going from strength to strength

If there is any consistency to United’s two games, it has to be Andreas Pereira. The Brazilian has linked well with Ander Hererra and the intelligent Spaniard seems to be guiding the youngster well. Pereira has continued where he left off against Club America and seems so completely at ease that he is getting rave reviews.

His all-round game is gathering pace, even though his lack of speed is a concern. But that has not held him back, as he has been United’s best player on the pitch for the second game running. He has mixed his game beautifully, excelling at both short and long balls and has been tracking back to do the dirty work without complaining.

Playing alongside Hererra has given him a lot of confidence and he is not afraid to try the optimistic balls once in a while. He has an eye for a pass and his corners have been pretty good. Pereira was quite effective while closing down the opposition and protected the ball well. His all-round decision making was fantastic, doing exactly what was necessary all game, rarely making mistakes even under pressure.

Even though Mourinho will not be pleased with United’s performance against San Jose, Pereira’s consistency and continued development will be his only consolation. He should be the first name on the team sheet against AC Milan and if Pereira keeps up the good work, United fans can expect to see a lot more of him this season.