In the end, none of it mattered. The great debate over Paul Pogba’s form and position was rendered irrelevant once the player had been declared sick and unable to play.
Romelu Lukaku was the man who stepped up and took this tie by the scruff of the neck in the end. His two goals, which were almost identical in the sheer pace and determination he demonstrated, ensured United navigated a tricky tie and progressed through to the FA Cup quarter-final.
Here, Sportsmail highlights all the things you may have missed from the match at the John Smith Stadium.