Former Liverpool midfielder John Barnes believes Manchester United's defensive standards have recently shown signs of improvement because of the improved work ethic of the team.
United, in their first outing under new interim manager Ralf Rangnick, secured their first clean sheet at Old Trafford this season with a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
After watching United beat Arsenal 3-2 from the stands last Thursday evening, Rangnick, speaking at his first press conference less than 24 hours later, highlighted the importance of the Reds regaining both 'balance' and 'control', pointing to their defensive vulnerability this season.
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