For Manchester United, it was yet another day during which their troubles were exposed. For Marcus Rashford, it was the polar opposite.
Rashford, who joined United at the age of seven and for so long was an instrumental player for the club, found himself frozen out under new manager Ruben Amorim.
So he went on loan to Aston Villa - and, on Saturday, he shone.
The 27-year-old's determined, energetic display after being brought on as a half-time substitute against Chelsea saw him assist both goals as Villa came from behind to win 2-1.