Three reasons Man United could pull off a CL miracle at PSG

They could dominate out wide

If there’s one gripe the Old Trafford faithful have had with Solskjaer up to now, it’s been the selection of Ashley Young over new fan-favourite Diogo Dalot.

Despite grabbing a goal at Selhurst Park last week, the club captain’s displays this term have ranged from solid to error-strewn. And with an early goal vital at the Parc des Princes, this should be Dalot’s game.

The Portuguese prodigy has bagged two assists in his last four outings, and has been a livewire on the right flank – firing in crosses and outpacing opponents.

With the ever-improving Luke Shaw on the other side, PSG could be in for a torrid evening. The first leg showed 35-year-old Dani Alves can be stretched on United’s left wing, and that could prove a very profitable avenue.

There’s certainly been plenty of fighting talk from Shaw. The England international has told media ahead of this clash: “We have to pull off something special, but I feel that we’re capable of it.”

The ‘Comeback Kings’ tag fits again

There’s no doubting PSG looked the more assured side in the first leg – and boast a higher proportion of star names. But in Ligue 1, where they’re yet to lose this season, Les Parisiens haven’t had to develop any grit or resilience.

They’ve conceded the first goal in three of the last eight CL games, going on to lose two and draw the other. As for United, they’ve bounced back exceptionally in games under Solskjaer.

As well as coming from behind to win against Southampton, United recovered from a 2-0 deficit against Burnley to somehow recover a point. As for the recent 0-0 draw with Liverpool, that clean sheet was somehow achieved despite a trio of first-half injuries.

Injury woes dented United’s momentum in a first leg they started quite strongly. If they can begin brightly in Paris and avoid further injuries, you just never know…

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