Sir Alex Ferguson was understandably absent at Old Trafford but this Man United comeback will live long in the memory for those present.
Erik ten Hag was crouching down and almost on his haunches in the second half. Manchester United were on their knees. Scott McTominay stood up.
The Stretford End serenaded Ferguson, singing "Every single one of us loves Alex Ferguson" two days after his wife, Cathy, passed away. The absent Ferguson will have loved the tributes on the terraces and on the pitch. Ten Hag stood with his hands stuffed into his pockets during that rendition but cut loose seconds after Bruno Fernandes lofted the ball into the area one last time. United embarked on something akin to a lap of honour at full-time, such was the elation at a first home league win in six weeks.
Hours earlier, the £40m James Maddison inspired Tottenham to another victory. Whatever the positional issues United would have encountered with Maddison, they appear to have recruited the wrong England playmaker. Raphael Varane graced the cover of the programme and missed the 35th United game of his career with a "minor issue". United have major issues. Their starting centre halves were Leicester City's first-choice pairing under Claude Puel five years ago.
Onana now realises the scrutiny of committing an error for Ajax or Inter Milan pales in comparison to erring in United colours. He has let in five saveable goals already this season and the technique of his attempted parry was awry.
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