City remain six points clear of Liverpool having played one game more after a victory that was arguably even more convincing than the scoreline suggests.
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Club captain Noble, West Ham’s Mr Reliable from the spot, was sent on by manager David Moyes to take the penalty after Luke Shaw handled in the area.
Spain captain Sergio Ramos picked up a booking inside the first minute and that challenge set the tempo as both teams battled for early control of the possession in Nice.
United came into the match knowing that a win would take them to the top of the table above neighbours Manchester City, who lost 4-1 at Tottenham Hotspur earlier on Saturday
One of the more dangerous moments they had was in the early stages when United defender, Phil Jones, sidefooted a strong backpass towards goal that David de Gea had to poke away by sliding in
Manchester United may also play in Miami on August 4 if the club ends up being a group winner in the International Champions Cup