Though it initially appeared that yet another crisis was brewing, there's actually a cause for cautious optimism at Manchester United for the first time in years.
Erik ten Hag is attempting to usher in a new era at Old Trafford but it looked to be the same old story two weeks into the season.
The grand rebuild that was heralded for United in the summer transfer window hadn't come to pass and the new campaign began with fresh humiliation.
An opening weekend defeat at home to Brighton was then followed by an utterly embarrassing 4-0 drubbing at Brentford. The new manager already cut a forlorn figure as he watched on helpless while his side was torn asunder in London but, if anything, those opening losses have been of benefit.
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