From the carnage of an early-season crisis, Manchester United are rising. Four straight wins under Erik ten Hag now. Old Trafford feels alive again.
The last home game brought a convincing victory over Liverpool. Here, Ten Hag’s despatched Premier League leaders Arsenal, obliterating the Gunners’ 100 per cent record in the process.
In a pulsating game, United’s new £82million signing Antony enjoyed a dream debut as he put Ten Hag’s side ahead. Bukayo Saka got a deserved equalised for Arsenal, but two goals in the space of 10 minutes in the second half from a rejuvenated Marcus Rashford clinched another United victory
It would be easy to focus on Rashford’s resurgence under Ten Hag – underlined as much by his body language as three goals in four games – but there is so much positive about United now following those ruinous opening defeats to Brighton and Brentford.