Man Utd Stumble for the First Time This Season

Maybe it's something in the Staffordshire water.

Last season, Manchester United were fortunate to leave Stoke City with a 1-1 draw. 

This time, they were the ones who yielded a late lead at the bet365 Stadium, where the hosts put an exclamation point on an excellent game of football that ended 2-2.

So, in the larger scheme of things, the Potters have struck again.

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The first goal was a was a while coming, but when it did in the 43rd minute, Eric Maxim Choupu-Moting brought the home crowd to its feet:

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That lead didn't last more than two minutes, as United responded via Paul Pogba’s head:

That just happened.

It looked like another Manchester United victory when Romelu Lukaku netted the Red Devils' second in the 57th minute:

Stoke seems to seek out tall players every year, and the philosophy proved useful once again when Choupu-Moting’s header levelled it:

United have yet to beat the Potters under José Mourinho's reign; they also drew 1-1 at Old Trafford last season. Whatever they're doing, it's gotta be attracting attention of the Premiership contenders.

Unless it's just height. That could be tough to duplicate.