Erik ten Hag got his Manchester United reign up and running in style at the third attempt on Monday night with a statement win over Liverpool.
However, as impressive as United were against their arch-rivals to record a priceless victory, there were a couple of noticeable caveats. Ten Hag decided to axe both club captain Harry Maguire and United's talisman, Cristiano Ronaldo, for the crunch clash - and the onus is now on the Dutchman to decide what comes next for two of the biggest names at Old Trafford.
Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane looked imperious against one of the Premier League's most potent sides, and Maguire now seems destined to become United's odd man out at the back.