The malaise at Manchester United continues to deepen following last weekend's 1-0 defeat at Everton.
The Red Devils' hopes of finalising a top-four finish this season now look remote and will complete a miserable campaign where they have again failed to win a trophy.
The discontent on the pitch is matched by events off-it too, with fans set to protest against the Glazer family's ownership ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Norwich City.
With so much turbulence at the club, SCOTT PATTERSON, from the Republik of Mancunia blog, offers his perspective on the events unfolding at Old Trafford.