Steve McClaren has highlighted a problem that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must solve as they pose an attacking threat but continue to look vulnerable when out of possession.
Manchester United's defensive record makes a sight for sore eyes as Manchester City's win saw the wait for a home clean sheet stretch to 14 games.
A trend throughout Solskjaer's stint at Old Trafford has been their strength away from home but, on the other hand, their league record frequently comes under siege whenever they host team - something that has carried over to this season with home performances leaving a lot to be desired.
A flaw of United's game plan was left out to dry against Liverpool as Mohamed Salah ran riot and highlighted a glaring weakness in their system.
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