Just as Manchester United set about celebrating a heist that would warrant a prison sentence in any other walk of life, they were trapped by the realities of their own ineptitude. Even the gift of a 1-0 lead in the depths of stoppage time is not safe in those slippery fingers.
But before we get to the wildest of finales, and two goals between the 96th and 99th minutes, it is necessary to reflect on the craziness that preceded it.
That being the sheer insanity of a 0-0 scoreline and how little United had done to deserve one point let alone three.