You could hear the collective gasp at Selhurst Park when Casemiro lunged into a late challenge on Crystal Palace dangerman Wilfried Zaha. Manchester United supporters were in fine voice throughout their trip to South London for what was a hastily rearranged midweek Premier League match.
But for one moment, perhaps two, they were stunned into silence. They knew what was coming.
Casemiro had, once again, patrolled the engine room with ease and United appeared to be heading to their 10th straight victory in all competitions, with an impending showdown with Arsenal delicately poised. But then - within 10 chaotic minutes - the balance was seemingly tipped in favour of the table-topping Gunners.
