We're not even halfway through what is set to be an absolute slog of a season yet it's already been a wild rollercoaster for Manchester United.
Much of the drama and intrigue has come when no domestic football has even been played. Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell interview with Piers Morgan dropped on the evening after United's final game before the World Cup break and the mutual termination of his contract followed swiftly afterwards. Then the much happier news of the Glazers are open to selling the club has fuelled yet more optimism around Old Trafford.
On the pitch, new boss Erik ten Hag has been making steady progress in his quest to be the one to finally restore United to their former glory. It was an inauspicious start with embarrassing defeats to Brighton and Brentford and there was more to come, namely the hammering suffered at the hands of Manchester City. But there have been a couple of decent undefeated streaks as well as victories over Liverpool, Tottenham and leaders Arsenal and a draw with Chelsea.
