Resilient Phil Jones deserved a happier Man United return than this

After making an emotional return to the United first team — 708 days after his previous appearance — Jones gave his all for a team that struggled to find its rhythm

Manchester United's Phil Jones reacts during the Premier League match at Old Trafford. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA

On a day when Manchester United’s tepid performance in a damaging defeat against Wolves gave the Stretford End little to cheer about, you can only hope the internet trolls leave comeback defender Phil Jones off their list of targets; after all, they have many other choices to focus on.

United’s progress under Ralph Rangnick is stuttering after a disappointing display in a match in which they were often second best, leaving their challenge for the top four in the balance.