8 talking points from the Premier League weekend

Manchester United could still finish above City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool

For all the ridicule that Jose Mourinho has got whilst at United, the progress of the squad has become evident.

Although some United fans will never be able to see past the glory days of Sir Alex Ferguson, they can at least take some comfort from the fact that their side is now only two points off second spot.

United’s team is studded with star names, but where Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have sometimes been quiet, Juan Mata and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have finally come good for The Red Devils.

Both are now key components of the United side, despite repeated speculation that neither would get on well under Mourinho.

A team in good form, in the League Cup final and still in the FA Cup, United could have a successful season in terms of silverware and a finish above their close rivals could still yet be on the cards.