As Ruben Amorim spoke to the media after Manchester United were humbled at home by Bournemouth on Sunday, water began to drip from the roof of the auditorium at Old Trafford.
Leaks are appearing just about everywhere at United these days, whether it is the stadium, Amorim’s team selections or, most worryingly of all, his defence.
If there was a sense of deja vu about Bournemouth winning here 3-0 before Christmas again, the sight of United conceding the first goal from another set-piece felt even more familiar.
Only Wolves have a worse record than United, who have conceded nine goals from free-kicks or corners in the league this season and 17 times in total in 2024.