Manchester United’s penalty shootout defeat to Middlesbrough not only saw them crash out of the FA Cup, but likely ended their hopes of winning a trophy this season.
Having come into the season as runners-up in the Premier League and Europa League, as well as enjoying deep runs in both domestic cup competitions, United would have had ambitions of progress.
But with the calendar barely turned over to February, the chances of lifting silverware this term are looking unlikely at best.
