In March, as in February, gloved hands were put to his face in disappointment. He lingered on the pitch before making the solitary trudge to the tunnel in the corner. For the second time in as many months at Old Trafford, Casemiro was sent off.
Manchester United managed to beat Crystal Palace without their talisman. His absence, and altogether earlier departure, cost them against Southampton. Two points were dropped in a stalemate, though there was little stale about a game of such drama. But, after being talked of as title contenders, United could slip to fourth before they next kick off in the Premier League.
