If the representatives of Facundo Pellistri or Anthony Elanga were short of leverage in this transfer window, Erik ten Hag provided them with it on Sunday.
"On the bench we are limited in offence, we know that," Ten Hag shrugged. Elanga, a starter in four consecutive games in August and September, is without a club goal since February 22. Pellistri's United career amounts to 11 lively minutes against League Two Charlton a fortnight ago.
As United approach the final week of the window, their highest profile departure of the month is Shola Shoretire, a matchday squad inclusion on only three occasions. The end of the month for United is bound to be low-key, pending no significant injury.