If there is an overarching plot to Manchester United's season, it is one of progression.
Under the guidance of a new manager, there is an acceptance that United are not the finished product and will need to learn as they go along, with the focus on laying the foundations for future success rather than demanding it right away.
United will have achieved their goals if they secure qualification back to the Champions League this campaign, with their added hopes of winning a domestic cup a reflection of the fact they are further ahead in their rebuild than they had initially envisaged.
