This is Manchester United’s 2016/17 Christmas review

PRO – Big players beginning to flourish

Henrikh Mkhitaryan couldn’t get near the United side in the early stages of the season, and his one Premier League start before November was a shocker against Manchester City.

However, his recent form has been a revelation, and must give United fans huge optimism going into the rest of the season.

Two goals and two assists in his last four games, including his first Premier League goal against Tottenham, has reminded us all of the player we saw flourish for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, and he could be key for United going forward.

It’s not just Mkhitaryan though, the likes of Pogba and Ibrahimovic have also had an excellent few weeks.

£89 million man Pogba struggled to begin with on his return to United, but has two assists in his last four games, as well as greater dominance of the midfield area, while Ibrahimovic has hit form again after a spell which saw him go six games without a goal and miss several chances in those games.

Things are certainly beginning to click at United.