Ahead of the United game, Mikel Arteta said this about the team's relationship with our fans. "We have to convince the fans and transmit to them what we’re trying to do and the way we’re trying to approach the game."
As they did against Chelsea, our supporters saw that the players were willing to give their all for the shirt - and they in turn gave their all from the stands. The atmosphere was special, a marked improvement on the dark days of October and November, and two particular moments encapsulated this repaired relationship.
Just before half-time, a combination of Torreira, Ozil, Pepe and Maitland-Niles chased down United players, eventually forcing a turnover.