A debate polarised opinion at Manchester United throughout last season. The question was, are they better with or without Cristiano Ronaldo?
The answer has never been straightforward. There is the quantifiable argument that Ronaldo scored 24 goals in 37 appearances and was so often their saviour in times of need.
But so too is the counter argument that they were far worse as a side, finishing trophyless as part of a dire campaign which saw them end the Premier League campaign in sixth.