The players emerged to 'Glory glory Tottenham Hotspur'. The only club that has restored the 'glory glory' is Manchester United but this was not an evening to air it.
Casemiro stood, hands on his hips, dumbfounded at full-time. Bruno Fernandes expressed his frustration. Others handed their shirts to supporters.
This latest throwaway by United is unlikely to be significant and Tottenham's freefall has been so steep that Aston Villa at home on Sunday is the bigger game this week. Too often, though, United's mentality jars with what their supporters expect. Twice this month, United have let a 2-0 lead slip to draw 2-2.