Manchester United donned their new white kit against Crystal Palace when orange would have been the more appropriate colour. The second goal in their defeat of Crystal Palace, crafted through a visionary pass, a deft touch, intuitive movement and perceptive passes, was the embodiment of the Total Football pioneered in the Netherlands.
Marcus Rashford had the privilege to end the move Bruno Fernandes started. Diogo Dalot immediately identified his compatriot once the ball had rolled in. There was a Dutch flavour to it, with Donny van de Beek claiming the assist.
At the risk of getting ahead of ourselves, United's identity crisis appears to be over now they have a permanent manager who leaves the office to coach the players. Day by day, Erik ten Hag's approval ratings grow.
