Background: Jose Mourinho’s second season at Old Trafford had started impressively, with the Reds sat in second spot in the Premier League as December began. Ahead of a looming derby with league leaders City, United travelled to the Emirates Stadium looking for a big win against fourth-placed Arsenal. Antonio Valencia secured the perfect start, arrowing the visitors ahead after four minutes, and United’s high pressing game continued to reap dividends thereafter...
The goal: After Jesse Lingard nabbed possession deep in the Arsenal half, Romelu Lukaku surged towards Petr Cech’s goal and slipped the ball to Anthony Martial.