As we shiver through the early knockings of March, February already seems a long time ago. All balmy spring-like days, Europa League wins over Barcelona and Wembley trophies, it even spawned talk of a quadruple.
When the United boss was spotted dining with Sir Alex it appeared the Erik ten Hag revolution had gained the ultimate seal of approval and all was well with the world. Then came Anfield.
The players who some thought might carry United to the title - including the United players themselves it seems - were cruelly exposed in the second half by Jurgen Klopp’s rejuvenated Liverpool.