#3 Toothless Young Boys attack facing a resilient United defense
With Victor Lindelof out for weeks due to injury, Mourinho decided to field the fit-again Phil Jones in the center of defense alongside Chris Smalling. Antonio Valencia returned after almost a month due to a facial surgery and Luke Shaw was available again after his absence against Crystal Palace due to suspension.
Nemanja Matic and match-winner Marouane Fellaini sat in front of the defense protecting the back four. Except for Roger Assale and Djibril Sow, no player from the away side looked like a potential threat to a second consecutive clean sheet at Old Trafford within 4 days.
Shaw also looked more lively after a break over the international break and the enforced rest at the weekend. He put in a shift at left back, also providing the key pass for the goal.