Sentence:  United's stature is such that one result must not bring the immediate announcement of a shift in the balance of power in Manchester - but the swathes of empty seats around Old Trafford and the wave of attacks pouring towards David de Gea's goal in the second half emphasised that City quite simply have greater <WSD>firepower</WSD> and talent in their squad at present. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  the ability to shoot and score goals.