For much of the past few months, you could argue that the British Prime Minister whom Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has most resembled is Boris Johnson. A hugely popular potential saviour who ends up stumbling into one contretemps after another, yet somehow always manages to plough doggedly on to the next.

Last week, I reported here that José had been asking allies whether United fans are liking the style of play, the general manner, and the team mentality. If he asks that question again today, one trusts he’ll be pleased with the answer.