Let's get this out of the way right from the very start: Manchester United were right not to sign Marko Arnautovic this summer, despite his successful start to the season in Serie A.
Erik ten Hag identified the 33-year-old as a wildcard addition for United in the summer, a player he believed had the right character and confidence to revitalise an often flaky forward line.
Not only was Ten Hag an admirer of his characteristics, but he was also an admirer of his quality, with the United manager believing that he could supplement their striking options given his natural eye for goal.
