Keen to keep the leading pack within reach, the Mancs started this brightly and were rewarded when Di Maria finished off from a scrappy goalmouth tussle. Even when a penalty just after the break gave Lukaku a valuable opportunity, Cillessen was the MiBs’ first, last and only line of defence. But his save was wasted only moments later when the resurgent Geese had Son breach their lines at the far post. Smelling blood, Carrcelona pressed further and saw Bailey rattle the bar, but had to haul off an underperforming Lukaku. De Gea did his part, too, in holding off the Mancs’ few major chances, and ultimately a split of the points was entirely fair.

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