Nothing is straightforward for Manchester United at the moment. Not holding on to a three-goal lead against Coventry City, and not even beating a Sheffield United team heading back to the Championship.
Three days after their Wembley wobbles almost cost Erik ten Hag’s side a place in the FA Cup final, they were at it again. Twice they trailed to a team that started the night seven points adrift at the foot of the table, and twice they had to drag themselves back into this game.
Bruno Fernandes’ second goal of the night and Rasmus Hojlund first since February got them out of trouble but this was hardly stellar opposition.