Granted, the clash with Arsenal was also a high-profile game and so, as Bruno Fernandes suggested after the draw with Liverpool, the real litmus test will come at home to bottom side Southampton. But United's ability to dig in and their refusal to collapse after conceding an equaliser when down to ten men cannot be ignored.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he was astounded his side could not finish off 10-man Manchester United in their FA Cup third round clash on Sunday, after they were dumped out on penalties having drawn 1-1 after extra time.

Gabriel Jesus’ knee injury is “not looking good”, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says. The Brazil striker was taken off after 40 minutes in Arsenal’s FA Cup loss to Manchester United on Sunday.