Theatre of Dreams? Theatre of Streams was more apt.
There have been many dark days since the greedy Glazers stole the keys to Old Trafford with their debt-burdening, how-on-earth-is-this-legal takeover in 2005.
But with water cascading down the steps, pouring into the players’ tunnel and drenching the victorious Arsenal dressing room, this was the darkest yet.
Manchester United, proud, iconic Manchester United are an utter shambles, both on and off the field. The joke with a seemingly never-ending punchline. Was this the nadir? Newcastle come to town on Wednesday and with showers expected (no jokes please) few would bet against another damaging evening.