Rather than make his customary quick exit towards the tunnel, Jose Mourinho thanked his players for their efforts and made his way to the foot of the Stretford End.
With the fans chanting "Mourinho’s red and white army" and applauding, the manager clapped them back for more than 30 seconds. When a scarf was thrown his way, he tucked it under his arm and continued his part in the mutual appreciation.
It felt in some ways like a tender moment between one man and his disciples, but in others it was exactly what we have come to expect from Mourinho.