You almost have to hand it to them, Manchester United's ingenuity in reaching new and increasingly perilous depths is unrivalled. If only they were a submarine and not a flailing football club.
There are not many adjectives left that will do justice to Saturday's latest performance as yet another fresh nadir was hit. United travelled to Brighton somewhat buoyed after a spirited draw with Chelsea and a comfortable victory over Brentford and they were facing a side who have struggled on their own patch this season, having won once and scored just 12 times at home.
Yet, Ralf Rangnick's side conspired to concede four to the Seagulls and it only wasn't more because once again an opposing manager opted to take pity rather than really go for the kill. Which in a way is even more embarrassing. United are hardly seen as a scalp for even the smallest teams in the Premier League these days as they lose so often. Another defeat to a team that is better coached than them is hardly a shock.
