The manager made six changes from the Reds' XI that started our Boxing Day 2-2 draw at Leicester City, four days ago.
Following the delights of United’s last Old Trafford showing just before Christmas with that astonishing 6-2 treat against Leeds, this was a come-down in terms of entertainment value with goal chances few and far between on a cold Manchester evening until Rashford came up with a late, late winner.
It had been a frustrating night for the Reds but, once again, United's perseverance and never-say-die attitude came to the fore and turned a match that was heading for a stalemate into added-time glory.