It says it all about the desperate depths Manchester United have plummeted to that this was actually one of their better recent performances and they were still beaten comfortably, Arsenal ending the game playing ‘ole’ football and Super Mik Arteta being serenaded as they moved back into top four pole position.
In light of just how bad they have been, and if you were feeling generous, within United’s performance there were some tiny straws for incoming manager Erik ten Hag to clutch at.
But not enough of them to distort the overall picture of the true turmoil United are in on and off the pitch.