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Ralf Rangnick's Man United debut win hints at new Old Trafford manager's philosophy

MANCHESTER, England -- Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United revolution is still in its infancy, but the fans who streamed away from Old Trafford, having watched the German's managerial reign begin with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, will have done so convinced of what his team is supposed to look like.

It was in no way a "gegenpressing" masterclass overseen by the man credited with defining that style of play, but with only 48 hours to work with his players after his introduction on Friday morning, there were at least the hallmarks of Rangnick's football.