SAINT ETIENNE: Winning by a single goal away to Saint Etienne in the Europa League may not seem a significant milestone for a team of Manchester United's stature but manager Jose Mourinho knew otherwise.
United are desperate to recapture the glory days of past when under Alex Ferguson they dominated the Premier League, winning 13 titles in 21 years.
Since the great Scot's departure, United have failed to even qualify for the Champions League in two of three seasons, with a best league finish of fourth place.
Last season under Louis van Gaal they did at least claim a trophy -- the FA Cup -- but with the self-styled 'Special One' Mourinho at the helm, there is a growing feeling that the Red Devils are building momentum.
And Wednesday night's controlled, professional, clinical display at the Geoffroy Guichard 'Cauldron' epitomised the change in United's recent fortunes.
Firstly, the statistics show that United are in championship-winning form: 15 wins from their last 19 matches in all competitions, conceding just eight goals.
"We are not unbeatable but the record is really good," said Mourinho after Wednesday's game.