Dilemmas. Erik ten Hag has had plenty of them this season and has struggled to find many solutions. That's not all his fault, though.
While the buck ultimately stops with the manager and it will be his neck on the line if results and performances don't dramatically improve in a crucial part of the season, it can't be forgotten just how ravaged his side has been.
Most Premier League sides have experienced some key injuries this season but Manchester United have been hit particularly hard.
Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez have been long-term absentees while the entirety of the first-choice back four has often been unavailable and casualties have been felt in midfield and up-front as well. ALSO READ: Arnold wanted to be different to Woodward ALSO READ: The biggest fear in dressing room hasn't been exposed Jadon Sancho and Antony's absences weren't due to injury but United have gone into the game with 12 players unavailable this season.