Fans in revolt but United ship is still afloat

UP AND RUNNING: Manchester United's head coach Erik ten Hag celebrates.

In an ocean of despair, Manchester United have finally spotted a raft to cling to and delivered a victory, and a performance, to keep them afloat just in the nick of time.

Their 2-1 victory over old rivals Liverpool included everything you need to bolster flagging confidence. Well-taken goals from Jadon Sancho and previously-struggling striker Marcus Rashford, a tight VAR offside decision in their favour and a slice of luck when much-criticised new defender Lisandro Martinez prevented an own goal, almost inadvertently, on his own goal line.