They have added experience, creativity and a winning mentality to the team this season, with many of them at the heart of the new-look side that has been assembled.
In particular, there has been an incredible midfield transformation.
Casemiro took centre stage with his flawless display against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night and Christian Eriksen shone again with the way in which he helped dictate play while controlling the tempo of the match.
Those two new additions have added so much to the side this season and rightfully deserve all the plaudits that come their way, though just as important has been the rather unsung role of Bruno Fernandes alongside them.
The Portuguese playmaker very much remains the 'midfield magnifico' at Old Trafford, but he is shining in a more understated role this season, which is in itself a credit to United that they no longer rely on him so heavily.
Fernandes is unfairly compared against his freakish first year-and-a-half at United, in which he plundered a remarkable 40 goals and 18 assists in just 80 appearances.
This story is from the December 29, 2022 edition of Manchester Evening News.
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