One side dominating their games, having tons of scoring chances, yet somehow conceding late to lose very winnable games. You would say a typical Manchester United performance.
The other side battling, not really playing well, yet staying resilient before finding a way to win. A trait of every SB coached side.
Yet, hang on, the roles now appear reversed. SB and his Chelsea side dominating their opposition in the two opening group games yet conceding late to lose both games - very uncharacteristic and showing signs of a team lacking confidence.
"I don't know how we lost this game." SB spoke after the loss to Napoli.
"I know we'll get through this group stage but clearly these results have been disappointing."
Finding a way to win, usually late in the game, well that's usually a SB side. Not at the moment. Manchester United absorbed and defended, and waited for their moment before scoring late in both opening occasions to sit top of their group. This shows how far this United team has come under JM, and just what sort of confidence they took from winning that Champions League crown last season.
"We are defending Champions - and so we must play like one's" JM spoke to the media after the win against CSKA Moscow.
"We have new additions to the team, and no doubt this makes us much better than last year. We now have more confidence we can find a way to win with every chance we create. I am proud of the team today."
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