After the relative euphoria induced by a run of decent results in the Premier League in 2015, comes the reality check of three successive defeats.
Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United side are not ready to challenge anyone for the Premier League title just yet, nor will they be until this team is considerably strengthened.
Losing to Chelsea was perhaps understandable; Everton, not so much; and West Brom at home was a reminder of the darker days earlier in the season, or even the David Moyes era
understandable; Everton, not so much; and West Brom at home was a reminder of the darker days earlier in the season, or even the David Moyes era.
Chris Brunt's thunderous free kick deflected into the back of the net off of West Bromwich Albion defender Jonas Olsson (second left)
United conceded the free kick when Paddy McNair bundled over Darren Fletcher on the edge of the penalty area
West Brom's players celebrate with Brunt (third left) after the goal gave them the lead against Manchester United at Old Trafford
Robin van Persie had his penalty saved in the 74th minute after Saido Berahino was adjudged to have handled in the area
Boaz Myhill dived to his left and made a splendid save to deny Van Persie the equaliser in the 74th minute of the game
Van Persie was visibly dejected by his miss which helped West Brom record another victory at Old Trafford
Angel Di Maria (right) came on after West Brom went ahead in the game but struggled to make an impact for United
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