With a goal in the second half against Luton Town, Victor Lindelof gave United their best start to the league with four wins out of five.

They have also maintained back-to-back elite clean sheets for the first time since the start of May.

This is in spite of a run of results that have included them losing to Manchester City and Newcastle 3-0 at home, blowing a two-goal lead in Copenhagen to end their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League, and losing to them in the Carabao Cup.

Stressing the good things about Old Trafford can be a wise strategy during times like these, when change is all around it.

Ten Hag ought to emphasize this to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, as well.