Raphael Varane turned cheerleader. Fred celebrated a block. Whenever the ball went dead, the Manchester United supporters came alive.
The first red card of Erik ten Hag's tenure and Jeffrey Schlupp's deft volley were a unique test of United's resolve. The team that historically has a habit of putting their supporters through the wringer did so again. For those stood on the terraces, it was worth it.
When seven minutes of added time were announced, Sir Alex Ferguson chuckled with the actor James Nesbitt in the directors' box. Eventually, he blew his cheeks, those nerves still stirring within Ferguson almost a decade on from when he headed upstairs.
