England's sub-zero temperatures meant Sunday was weather for hats and scarves at Old Trafford, yet business wasn't brisk for one vendor of such merchandise.
"All the players' scarves have stopped selling," explained Tony, the stall holder, in front of a bank of red white and black numbers featuring Manchester United's most prominent names. "The Pogba and Ibrahimovic ones were flying out at the start of the season. Not now. A year ago it was Martial. Not now. For years before that Rooney was usually the best seller. Not now."
United's squad full of star names has lost its star appeal for those fans who like to wear scarves bearing the name of their favourite footballers.