Manchester United’s FA Cup defeat to Middlesbrough was bitterly disappointing for supporters, who saw the competition as an opportunity to winsome silverware this season.
Ralf Rangnick’s team had moments or brilliance on Friday evening, but wasteful finishing ensured United failed to progress to the fifth round of the competition.
It means that United's only hope of silverware is the Champions League, and not many people need to tell you that's an unrealistic target.