Soccer-Man Utd show signs of life, but City offer real test

Soccer Football - Champions League - Group A - Manchester United v FC Copenhagen - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - October 24, 2023 Manchester United's Diogo Dalot celebrates after Andre Onana saved a penalty missed by FC Copenhagen's Jordan Larsson REUTERS/Molly Darlington

(Reuters) - Manchester United's season has spluttered into second gear with a run of three successive victories but the sceptics are not convinced and Erik Ten Hag's side face the ultimate test of their credentials at home to Manchester City this weekend.

Dutchman Ten Hag was staring into the abyss when his side trailed Brentford 1-0 with stoppage time looming earlier this month but two late goals spared his blushes.