Three points against Jose Mourinho gave the Red Devils some much needed confidence, but the long term effect and what it means for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future is still up for discussion. Regardless, a win against a former manager is always welcome.
No win will ever be unwelcome for Manchester United, particularly not against a team managed by its former boss Jose Mourinho, but this was a victory that complicated the picture at Old Trafford. There had been rumors earlier in the week that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be ousted for Mauricio Pochettino if performances against Tottenham tonight and Manchester City on Saturday were poor, but this was among United’s best three displays of the season and the three points at least keep it just about in the race for Champions League qualification.