If Manchester United supporters were to pick one word to describe their team's performances so far this season, 'indifferent' would likely do the job - at least in terms of what can be published, anyway.
Erik ten Hag's side have two wins from their opening three games, their only defeat coming at a Tottenham Hotspur side who will likely be a major rival for a top-four finish.
They are better off than this time last season and have not been humbled by a Brighton or a Brentford. But scorelines do not paint the full picture.
Wins over Wolves and Nottingham Forest were far from convincing, and the former was not deserved in anyone's view. Saturday's 3-2 comeback win over Forest was slightly better, with the Reds able to compose themselves after two sucker-punches.