As we approach the turn of the heat, it seems once again that the Reds are ready to hit top form after the festive period.
Over the years, United have always stuttered early on, before becoming an unstoppable force in the second half of the season, and this season is no different. After the recent thrashing of Fulham, coming days after another impressive away win at QPR, Fergie's men are in hot pursuit of league leaders City, and trail by just 2 points.
Since the derby day disaster in October, the reds have tightened up their leaky defence, conceding just 2 goals in 8 games in the league, with 6 clean sheets. United have also started firing on all cylinders in front of goal too, scoring 11 in their last 3 encounters.
However, injuries could be costly during this busy period. The 5-0 defeat of Fulham saw first Phil Jones, then Ashley Young suffer injury blows that'll keep them out for a few weeks, adding to the long list of stars currently unavailable for Sir Alex. The injury to Jones leaves Ferguson with just 3 senior centre backs, with Nemanja Vidic also out for the season.
Multiple transfer targets have been named here and there, with particular calls for a strengthening of the central midfield region, but Fergie remains defiant that no new signings are necessary in January. With the transfer window fast approaching, it will be interesting to see just what unfolds, and whether additions are brought in to boost a title challenge.
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