Man Utd 3-2 Fulham: 5 Things We Learnt

2. ...But Prosper On The Attack

Through tragedy comes triumph, and no triumph was greater than seeing Robin Van Persie's very first shot as a Manchester United player fly straight into the top left-hand corner of the net. A majestic left-footed volley that looked impossible from all angles, the goal lifted United's spirits and paved the way for an onslaught of passes, movement and ultimately two more goals and a disallowed offside shot from Rafael. The right-back was all over the Fulham defence and rectified his effort with a headed goal to take the reds three goals closer to a victory. In between, the former Borussia Dortmund star Shinji Kagawa scored the simplest goal he'll ever have to take, and proved a constant source of annoyance for his opponents. Second game syndrome can be tough, but the Japanese sensation once again delivered with scintillating pace and intelligence, creating chances and coming close to adding a second to his tally. Between Patrice Evra and Rafael coming forward, Anderson and Cleverley dictating the pace and the front line of Kagawa, RVP, Ashley Young and Antonio Valencia causing mayhem on the wings, the Cottagers were stretched to their limits and should consider themselves fortunate that the deficit ended with only one goal between them.
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