Erik ten Hag will have a different task on his hands this week as he looks to rebuild any confidence in his Manchester United players that might have been damaged ahead of their trip to Arsenal.
It is a credit to how well United have done in recent weeks that their draw with Crystal Palace in midweek felt like somewhat of a title blow, when in reality they have perhaps never truly been in the race.
Ten Hag has consistently asked for patience after being bombarded with questions about whether his side can really compete to win the league this season, and having now played half of the schedule, we've got a fairer reflection on where they really are.
