On Sir Alex Ferguson's 75th birthday, Manchester United conjured a 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough that was worthy of his best moments -- though this is now indisputably Jose Mourinho's team.
United overcame Zlatan Ibrahimovic's controversially disallowed goal and a one-goal deficit to win, claiming two late strikes to cap a performance of sustained intensity. Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba were the scorers, which was just reward for their magnificence.
Positives
Martial and Pogba were outstanding, but beyond that United showed a resilience and a determination that bodes very well for the rest of the season.