Ahead of Thursday night's unforgettable 2-1 win over Barcelona, much of the pre-match conversation centred around who would join forces with Casemiro in central-midfield.
The Brazilian, who has been sensational since joining the club from Real Madrid last August, was a certain starter after concluding his three-match domestic ban against Leicester City four days earlier.
In his absence against the Foxes, just as they had against Leeds United twice, Marcel Sabitzer and Fred joined forces in the engine room and each contributed to a professional 3-0 win.
It was Sabitzer's most polished and complete performance in United colours so far, proving classy in possession and robust when the Reds didn't have the ball.
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