He envisioned himself, before a crowded lecture hall, delivering a squelching witticism upon the head of a misgroomed, bepimpled sophomore, though he could not think of the remark offhand.

My death's sad tale may yet undeaf his ear.

Remarkably United’s 10 men almost salvaged an improbable draw during a late, spirited challenge. They showed great competitive courage in that period and there were chances for Robin van Persie, Ángel Di María and Marouane Fellaini to punish City for defending too deeply and not being more clinical with their opportunities at the other end.

Commas and points they set exactly right.