UCL: Ranking the English Premier League clubs in the first leg – Tottenham shines brightest

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on February 13, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on February 13, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /
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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 12: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United leaves the pitch with David De Gea and teammates during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford on February 12, 2019, in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 12: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United leaves the pitch with David De Gea and teammates during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain at Old Trafford on February 12, 2019, in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) /

The red half of Manchester trails behind their counterparts. A loss by two goals with no reply ranks them at the very bottom of the list.

Their run they’ve been on? Absolutely amazing! One loss in 13 games! This loss against PSG being the only one under Ole Gunnar deserves its praises. Wistfully, United was outmatched by a team far more prepared for the occasion than what they were themselves. a Learning process for both the manager and some of the players.

It’s all but over, so United can turn things around. Yet what the United faithful are requesting is backstroke swimming in a rapid river, while swimming upstream.

Full match review: Manchester United 0 – 2 PSG – The reality check