Two wins and 10 goals from their last two games means that for once the atmosphere around Manchester United is relatively buoyant, no matter that those triumphs came against a likely relegation contender and a League One opponent.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag did not confirm whether Alejandro Garnacho will start against Crystal Palace on Saturday.The winger has made only two starts this season but took his tally up to four goals with a brace in Tuesday night’s 7-0 demolition of Barnsley.