Man Utd: 14pts +1GD

How have they started?

The Jose Mourinho era started well at Manchester United, with three Premier League wins following their Community Shield triumph over Leicester City. However, a Manchester derby defeat at Old Trafford rocked the boat and subsequent losses in the Europa League and at Watford put on the pressure. A convincing 4-1 win over Leicester appeared to get them back on track but a frustrating draw at home to Stoke - when they should have won by six, according to Mourinho - followed. A hotly anticipated Red Monday clash at Anfield finished 0-0 but a humbling on Mourinho's return to Chelsea has heaped importance on Wednesday's EFL Cup game with Man City.

Jose Mourinho has dropped Wayne Rooney to the bench at times this season

What challenges do they face?

Numerous. Paul Pogba is yet to consistently find the form which convinced United to pay a world record fee for his services in the summer, while Eric Bailly's injury throws up a question mark at centre-back and the focus on Wayne Rooney's role continues to feature in the conversation. On top of all that, Graeme Souness feels Mourinho is yet to decide upon his strongest XI, while, in the meantime, United have slipped six points adrift of the leaders.

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