For the first time in weeks, there is some real hope at Old Trafford. Manchester United still have a long way to go to get anywhere near the top teams in the Premier League — they’ve accumulated only half the points Liverpool have so far this season — but the performance on Sunday was much improved. They rattled Liverpool, showed real fight and won the tactical battle for most of the game.



Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are two points off the relegation zone and seven away from the Champions League places but are confident their policy of signing young talent will stand them in good stead.



United still lack creativity though and only five clubs (Norwich, Tottenham, Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and Newcastle) have made fewer than their 15 big chances, according to Opta.



That’s why Manchester United’s interest in Leicester City playmaker James Maddison makes sense. Of United’s players, only Scott McTominay (275) has...