Manchester United supporters have every reason to believe this squad possesses enough attacking quality to compete with the very best in the Premier League. The problem is that having dangerous forwards is only one half of the equation.
After three league matches, United have already shown plenty of attacking promise, but they have also conceded six goals and collected just four points. Arsenal and Manchester City, meanwhile, have both won their opening three matches and sit on nine points. That five-point gap is becoming a fascinating reminder of one of football’s oldest truths:…